"If we can defend well, we give ourselves a chance in every game."
Author - Aaron Wilbur
I’m a husband, father, sports nut and Founder of The Coaches Site. I enjoy cooking, watching live music and hiking the North Shore mountains with my family. My son is a football player, which has turned me into a big football fan. It’s helped me appreciate what hockey parents go through, especially those who have little experience with the sport, when trying to navigate their child up the hockey ladder.
Latest Content, Podcasts
Why Empathy is the Most Important Leadership Skill, with Performance Coach Ryan Blanck
"Players need to be heard before they can start to listen."
"I don't think it's 24/7 hockey for me. I think you've got to stay fresh, you've got to stay energized, you've got to find some things to do away from the rink."
"My mindset at that point, was I'm willing to die before giving up here."
Latest Content, Podcasts
Why Coaching Development Precedes Player Development, with USA Hockey’s Mike MacMillan
"You can't do player development if you don't have good coaches."
"I've always believed as a coach, you teach, you correct, and then you forget...it's a new play, it's a new game and you let them get out there."
"Just know that before the game ever begins, skating is what is being seen."
Catch Slugocki at the upcoming Global Skills Showcase, taking place March 6-10, 2023.
"If you talk about accountability, then you better follow through with it."
Latest Content, Podcasts
Keys to Keeping Players Mentally Healthy with Seattle Thunderbirds’ Matt O’Dette
"How are they becoming better athletes, how are they taking care of their body, are they practice mindfulness and visualization, are they getting outside."
"If we're in that pursuit of player development, we have to be okay with mistakes in practice."
"I always tell our guys, find a way to get over the boards."