Richard Hechter
About
Richard Hechter is an educator and hockey coach based in Winnipeg. He grew up playing in the APHA community system and continues to coach within community hockey, while also working independently as the co-founder and head coach of Wheatland Hockey, an unaffiliated skills and development program. Through Wheatland, he has worked with over 1,200 youth players across a wide range of ages and abilities.
Coming to coaching through a background in education rather than elite playing experience, Richard focuses on learning design, clarity, and long-term player development. He is interested in how coaches can create environments that help players think, adapt, and grow with confidence
Coaching Certifications
Development 1
Hockey Canada
2025-10-11
Coaching Experiences
Head Coach
APHA Winterhawks U11 A2
2025-10-01 - 2026-03-31
Head Coach / Head of Player Development
Wheatland Hockey
2025-01-17 - Present
Head Coach
APHA Winterhawks U13 A4
2024-10-01 - 2025-03-31
Head Coach
APHA Winterhawks U13 A4
2023-10-01 - 2024-03-31
Assistant Coach
APAH U13 AA Rangers
2022-10-01 - 2023-03-31
Assistant Coach
APHA U15 AA Rangers
2021-10-01 - 2022-03-31
Assistant Coach
APHA U13 AA Rangers
2020-10-01 - 2021-03-31
Assistant Coach
APHA U13 AA Rangers
2019-10-01 - 2020-03-31
Formal Education
PhD
University of North Dakota
Focus: Teaching and Learning