This could be implemented by sharing the rink with another team during both team's practices. This will give you double the rink time and that is beneficial when practice time is scarce. The head coach and assistant coach should go over the practice plan prior to the actual practice so that each understands his or her role. The assistant coach should be active in providing feedback to the players and should have specific duties to support the coach. The assistant coach can direct the warm-up and conditioning part of the practices, and in some situations run certain drills.
Parents can help out by video taping practices and by supporting the coaches during certain drills.
This is one of the most important elements for the success of any practice. Effective communication between the coach and players is essential for a good relationship, and a player should feel that the coach is approachable. This may only take thirty seconds or may take as long as thirty minutes. In both cases, the players will all realize that the coach is watching them and is concerned about what they do as individuals and as a team. Close out each practice by providing some generalized feedback and information for the next practice or game.