There are leaders… …and then there are those who lead. You might think slapping a letter on a player’s jersey is enough to bring about leadership in hockey. Wrong. Simon Sinek states in his book titled “Start With Why” that the best leaders are those who inspire others to do great things. This is the true definition of leadership. Being a leader … Read More
3-Step Process for Effective Hockey Player Development (that coaches & parents need to know)
What makes one hockey player develop more than another? How does one player get better over time while everyone else around him seems to stay the same or gets worse? The answer is simple—effective hockey player development. On the other hand, the “How” of hockey player development—the actual process that’s most effective at developing a player’s skills over time—is a little … Read More
7 Things Coaches and Scouts Love (that you’re probably not doing)
What you think it takes to make it to the big leagues and what it actually takes are two different things. Sure, scoring goals and making beautiful ‘tap-in-ready’ passes can make you valuable in the eyes of scouts, but it’s not the only thing they look at… They also look at the little details that no one else pays attention … Read More
One Thing Taylor Hall Taught Me That I Wish I Had Learned Sooner
Back in 2008-2009, my team and I had an amazing playoff run. We ended up winning the whole thing… Our best of 7 series looked a little like this— 4-0, 4-0, 4-0, 4-3. We were on a tear, and apart form our tough series against the Shawinigan Cataractes in the finals, we didn’t face much adversity throughout our run for … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide on How to Play Defense in Ice Hockey- Part II
This is Part II of the two-part series for defensemen on how to play defense in ice hockey. Before you continue, make sure you read Part I: The Beginner’s Guide on How to Play Defense, which covers what to do in the offensive zone as well as some general tips for defensemen. Let’s dive into Part II where I’ll share … Read More