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Karl Linden
Graduate Assistant Coach
Castleton University

Castleton University 2
Philosophy & Mission
Castleton University Men’s Ice Hockey philosophy will have the characteristics of a skilled, hard
working and well disciplined camaraderie both on and off the as. As a team, Castleton will strive
each day to become better with individual skill development and practices that contribute to the
competitive game success in conference and non-conference contests. Striving to win NEHC,
New England Hockey Conference and to become a national contender in the NCAA.
Program Incentives
As a part of the Castleton University hockey and as the assistant coach I will be exposed
to the inner workings of a collegiate hockey organization with the sole goal to place our players
at a high academic and athletic level. Specifically, as the assistant coach I will receive the
opportunity to become involved with program operations, marketing research and special
projects. All coaches of the program will be required to handle computer applications with
emphasis on Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Excel, Word, etc.). In addition to working for Head
Coach and fulltime assistant coach Stephen Moffat and Terry Moran. I will have the opportunity
to work in the office environment during the course of my contract and assist in any way helpful.
The position will offer a chance to learn the daily regimen of a colligate institution with a strong
reputable ice hockey program in arguably the strongest DIII conference the NEHC. Individual
benefits and gains include important contacts and relationship building and contingency and a
chance to be involved in many aspects of the operation. Additionally, Castleton University
assistant duties offers great on-ice teaching experience with practice plans and teaching
techniques that will help run practices at the next level.

Instructing
The game of hockey is a year-round sport today. The assistant will be responsible for
instructing players on and off the ice during all practices. On-ice, the responsibility will merely
be to coach the team’s defensemen during games and practices, show the drills and explain with
body movements and instructions in certain practice sessions to develop the player’s skill.
Skating, shooting and passing will be the main focus for the position, however as the weeks and
hours progress the skill development drills will also increase in level. Moreover, the assistant
coach will later on coach systems and teach game type situation drills along with video on game
and practice situations. Off- ice the intern will help; with consulting the players and help them
get steps further towards their ultimate goal, which is getting a well-deserved job or play in the
professional ranks of ice hockey,
Recruiting
Collegiate ice hockey spends a lot of time and emphasis on recruiting and scouting
players from all over the world. The assistant coach will help the head and assistant coaches
along with other instructors to recruit and develop the program with the right personnel.
Surrounding states of Vermont such as New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and
Connecticut will be the assistant coach base of reaching out to new players in order to learn the
ways in how to develop the program from a season-to-season basis. It will also give the assistant
a network of contacts that will be an asset of a lifetime in the coaching industry. Internationally,
recruiting is hard; therefore the assistant will learn and see how Castleton University work
towards getting players from Europe and other parts of the world.
Special Projects
- Depending upon your development and time commitments, the assistant could be asked

to create special projects to assist the coaching staff. This could include grassroots
marketing programs, advertising community projects, etc.
- Helping with in-arena promotions (i.e.: Lobby activities, promotions, and intermission
activities) at all Castleton Spartans home games for the season.
- Internet recruiting/scouting
- Video Coordination, arranging video connection and filming of games for
fasthockey.com. Recruiting through fasthockey.com.
- Computer applications
- Community and public relations
- Special events coordination
- Marketing
- Office management
Learning Goals
Mentoring
As an assistant coach, the learning objectives that will be practiced and encouraged are
assisting the head coach in all assets of the responsibilities of the program. Mimic the head coach
to learn and see how the daily operations of a head coach in the NCAA DIV III level works on a
daily basis. The goal with assisting the head coach is to use his leadership qualities and all facets
of the operations as a mentor to understand through discussions and meetings what it takes to
become and more importantly run and develop players and a collegiate hockey program at a high
level. Learning from people that have already made mistakes and implement them into a
relationship where values and opinions are circulated through respect and mutual understanding.

Networking
Social skills are inevitably a vital factor in building relationships and continuing to grow
contacts. Another goal is to be able to network in all aspects of the organizations partners,
competitors and developmental assets that will grow an organization. Another part of networking
is being able to use media in a networking sense, such as all the social media instruments that
can help grow a any hockey organization with Twitter, Facebook, and other promotional website
efforts that can be beneficial and to use all areas of help such as interns or sports information
director, SID. Person to person conversation and how to be able to promote and speak in a
confident way which in turn will promote a better product and more trustworthy as a coach
representing Castleton Spartans. Building relationships with any junior level, preparatory school
or international contact that will be vital for the institutions growth and the interest of its
possibilities.
Recruitment
Recruiting is the future of a program and its existents. The goal of mastering recruiting on
a junior and collegiate ice hockey level in North America or internationally is to know more than
the other coaches and understand each player, their strengths and weaknesses and personality
traits. The goal with recruiting is also to know more about teams coaches and who is reliable as a
source of contact. Learning to evaluate the player in fairness of the game and its outcome with
ice-time and flow of the game to understand the player and the role he or she has on the team.
Video Coordination
Technology keeps developing and especially in sports. Video in ice hockey today is a
great tool to teach players what they are doing well and worse. Learning how to use video
programs and how to break games into pieces, in order for players to understand their mistakes

and success. Video coordination is commonly known as the assistant’s responsibility and it is an
imperative part in how to pre-scout another team. Therefore, and as the assistant coach, it is a
great educational goal to learn all aspects of video coordination and how to break game film
down in order to be prepared and have game preparation in order. Filming on ice practices and
individual skill development is a great tool to learn individual skill for a player and it is a goal to
learn how to teach the video material to players that struggle with their skillset skating, shooting,
passing etc.
Team Development
Aspiring to become a head coach, it is a goal to learn team development and all aspects
that come into administration of a team at the junior or collegiate level. Learning goals of
developing a team is to structure the organization to be a high efficiency and well-structured
program. Financials, practice times, practice planning, player relationships, and organizational
decisions are among many. Another goal is to be a part of team development in a team function
such as team building with, mental and physical topics and practices learning from, influence and
leadership along with off ice training in off-season months.
Mission– Resume
OBJECTIVE
Passionate, hard working and personable individual with recognized leadership abilities
seeking an assistant coaching position. I am confident that I possess the necessary experience
and knowledge needed to be a successful coach at the collegiate level
EDUCATION
2007-2016
 CASTLETON UNIVERSITY, CASTLETON, VT
- MS, Athletic Leadership, Sports Administration

 ELMIRA COLLEGE, ELMIRA, NY
- Graduated with Bachelors of Arts: Specialization in Public Affairs
RELATED WORK
2011- Present
 GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH, CASTLETON UNIVERSITY
- Defensive Coach
- Recruiting
- Scouting
- Video
 INTERNSHIP, CONNECTICUT OILERS, EHL
- Instructor/ on ice coach
- Assisted anything in relation to Eric Lind, Head Coach & general
manager, CT Oilers in the Eastern Junior Hockey League.
 PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY PLAYER / CENTRAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
- Evansville Icemen
- Arizona Sundogs
- Wichita Thunder
2007-2016
 USA HOCKEY - NEW ENGLAND PLR DEVELOPMENT CAMP
- On ice coach
 ELITE EDGE 2015
- On ice coach
- Evaluator
 SCANLON CREEK HOCKEY INTERNATIONAL
- Head instructor and daily operator for teenagers ages 15-20
- Mentor for players seeking college or university
- Responsible transportations, housing, and recruitment
- Organized dry land, team building and mental preparation activities
 KE KINETIC EXCELLENCE PRO SWEDEN
- Development camp for selected athletes
- Ambassador for Canadian company establishing camp in Sweden
- Consultant/mediator with Swedish business and dept. of state
 ELMIRA JACKALS MIDGET HOCKEY COACH
- Coach/Instructor for players, ages 6-13 in Jackals youth program
- Tournament game day assistant coach
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2007-2016
 PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS
- Elmira College Men’s Ice Hockey.

- Raised $ 5.000.00 towards prostate cancer
 SPECIAL OLYMPICS
 STOP BULLYING CORNING SCHOOL DISTRICT
 ELMIRA COLLEGE SUMMER CLINIC
 STATE OF NEW YORK/ BOARD OF EDUCATION
- Volunteer concerning importance on physical activity and goal setting
AWARDS, ACHIEVMENTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2012-2013
 ARIZONA SUNDOGS
- Most Improved Player of the Year Award
2002-2004
 SOLLENTUNA ICE HOCKEY CLUB
- Rookie of the year
2006-2007
 BRADFORD RATTLERS
- Captain,
- League MVP, League Best Defenseman
2007-2011
 ELMIRA COLLEGE VARSITY MEN’S ICE HOCKEY
REEBOK DIV3 ALL AMERICAN 2011 ECAC WEST
CHAMPION
ECAC WEST ALL-ROOKIE TEAM USCHO.COM ALL-ROOKIE
TEAM
ECAC 1ST
TEAM ALL CONFERENCE NORWICH TOURNAMENT ALL-STAR
TEAM
ECAC PLAYER OF THE WEEK ECAC ALL-TOURNAMENT
TEAM
ECAC 2ND
TEAM ALL CONFERENCE ECAC WEST ALL ACADEMIC
TEAM
ELMIRA COLLEGE MERIT AWARD FROZEN
FOUR

Coaching Philosophy
To become a successful coach, it is imperative to be devoted and lead by example in all
situations. Successful leaders have to focus on teaching such skills as: necessary preparation,
inspiration, encouragement and confidence in every single student athlete. Always, provide a
strong model in terms of respect and ethical behavior. During my experiences as a professional
player and coach, I realized the crucial importance of building valuable and quality relationships
with the players. When being a member of a team, each player is particularly different, thus,
requiring individualized attention to work towards overall success. The coaching staff must take
the time to get to know their player’s needs and interests.
Communication is something that must be valued on and off the ice. By communicating,
a coach is structuring trust, mutual respect, and ultimately getting to know the student athletes on
a personal level. Once that trust is gained it is easier to educate. As a coach, extremely high
expectations and demands will be set for the team. Furthermore, even higher expectations for
myself. It is my intensely belief that every player must be taught to have great expectations for
themselves and this is a skill-set I will carry with me to establish. Throughout my experiences,
when a coach set high expectations for everyone on the team, the entire atmosphere around the
team will match the levels expected to meet ends together. Expectations have an insignificant
effect on your players, without providing the correct support and education. As a coach, you
must develop and implement beneficial quality practices, which embody the teams mission,
vision, and goals. It will strive all members of the team to becoming better each and every single
day: Players, team staff, coaches.
Any single student athlete or coach is not bigger than the team, which becomes
crucial in teamwork and what comes into play when working together. In a team environment,

players help each other and it is with, help and constructive criticism that a team comes together
and works towards an agreed upon goal. Engaging players to work towards and by expressing
teamwork, professionalism, trust, principles, and integrity, will create a mature and winning team
in the classroom and when competing for championships. The imperative relationships and core
values that are being build among the players and that are preparing them for life away from
hockey is build throughout successful team values. My leadership characteristics, will work in
such ways that I plan on guiding them reach life goals and dreams. Goal setting increases and
supports intrinsic motivation. I aspire for all of my players to have the internal drive to
consistently achieve their goals.
I will also be coaching to enlighten and not by commanding. Using an approach
that will motivate and spark the student athletes is something I value strongly. I will deliver
quality instructions and practices within an active setting that meet the outcomes and goals. I am
aware that players have various skill levels and learn from a variety of multiple intelligences, all
of which I will accommodate. I will expect my players to be the ideal example of
professionalism in all facets of their lives, communities, and education facilities. Preparation is
what strives the will to succeed or fail. Success is earned.
As a coach, I place importance on preparation and expect the same from my athletes and
coaching team. I also will encourage the team  to take risks, be creative and show their true
personalities, not be afraid to show what their beliefs and passion is. I believe that in order to
win, you have to know and respect the fact that people are working just as hard if not harder to
be better everyday. The players will develop a hatred for losing, and respect it. The student
athletes will respect their opponents and their coaches. My team will keep a level of
competitiveness with sportsmanship, however my team will never accept to give a dishonest

effort. Conclusively, I believe in my coaching philosophy will create winning teams. Coaching
takes great dedication and responsibility. I will stand behind this philosophy and lastly, never
give up.
Positive Attitude
- Attitudes are contagious and reflect what a coach believes and thinks. With a positive
attitude, everything is easier. The game becomes more fun, more motivated and the team
is more unified.
- When a team strives on positive thoughts and manners, it is a sign of respect for the
coach as his thoughts and ideas are being implemented. The coach’s attitude reflects on
his player’s behavior.
Development
- The speed and physicality of the game is imperative in order to develop skill. It is the
Coach duty to show parts of practices and drills that will create highly skilled players.
- Knowledge of the game is something that a coach should teach. The speed of the game is
accordingly better played with knowledge of the game as players will better be able to
read and anticipate as plays develops on the ice. By implementing systems and structure,
a player’s knowledge will be greater as preparation is creating this type of knowledge.
- It is valuable to any program to have coach that teach his players the smaller aspects of
the game that is harder to simulate in drills during practice. “Hockey Sense”
- Video analysis is the best tool a coach can use in order to help his players understand
their mistakes with a positive attitude, correct them by watching and executing.
Recruiting
- The future of the program relies on recruiting. When searching the right personnel for the
program it is crucial to find good people with the right values and that have a great

support group behind them with great families.
- Finding good student athletes that fit the program and college values. It is also imperative
that the student completes a recruiting visit to understand the paths and characteristics of
the program.
Coach Duty
- Persistent in contacting players and follow-ups
- Being on road with the trust and confidence to recruit the best players suitable for the
program.
- Recruit players that are needed for the program.
- Using connections such as scouts and contacts.
- Get players that will become apart of a family for four years.

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