Hockey Coaches 4 Hockey Kids

Hockey Coaches 4 Hockey Kids (HC4HK) is a non-profit based in Cobourg serving children aged 12 and under. Programmes run at no charge and are delivered by a team of coaches and mental health professionals, with a focus on making the game accessible to young players who experience nervousness or anxiety around hockey.

On-ice sessions cover a range from learn-to-skate introductions through to representative-level support, incorporating power skating and stickhandling. Both private one-on-one and group formats are available, with off-ice mental health support offered alongside the skating and skills work.

The organisation's structure — combining sport coaching with mental health expertise — distinguishes it from standard hockey development programmes in the region.