Picture this… You just finished up your hockey game and are on your way home when you get a text from your friend. “How’d the game go?“ It went well, you tell him. Your team won! “That’s great! How’d you play?“ This one’s a little harder to answer… If you’re like most players, you’ll answer “I got a goal” or … Read More
5 Things Hockey Coaches HATE Seeing Their Players Do (that you’re probably doing)
It’s rare that a hockey player gets under a coach’s skin for no reason. Usually, coaches bench or reduce a player’s ice-time due to bad attitude, bad decision-making, or an obvious lack of work ethic. Still, it usually ends up being specific actions that really throw coaches over the top and get them to the point where they’ve just had enough. In … Read More
5 Common Mistakes Hockey Coaches Make When Providing Player Feedback (and what to do instead)
Hockey players need feedback in order to improve their game. As a hockey coach, it’s your job to give it to them. But how do you know if what you’re saying is getting through to your players? How do you know if it’s helping them develop? While you may feel like you’ve got the whole “feedback” and “constructive criticism” thing … Read More
Mike Babcock Shares His Secret to Success as an Individual (and as a hockey player)
It’s been a few years since I met Mike Babcock. He came to speak to my team and I about 4 years ago before our National Championship playoff run. I remember telling myself, “man…this guy can work a room!“ He was captivating. He was inspiring. He was charismatic. He literally had the entire room’s attention for quite a long period … Read More
Dear Coaches, You Affect Hockey Player Development Way More Than You Think
When it comes to hockey player development, so many factors play into the big picture. Things like physical ability, work ethic, self-confidence and attitude play a HUGE part in how well a player develops—both on and off the ice. And while we know that great coaching, proper training regimens & adequate ice time are precursors to proper player development, one … Read More
- Page 1 of 2
- 1
- 2