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I share with you in this article the values and beliefs of Jack Clark, Rugby Coach at the University of California, Berkeley. I watched coach Clark’s speech years ago on the subject of coaching high performing teams and wanted to share his 5 values and beliefs. I have added “character” as a 6th core value […]
A curious thing has happened in the last decade or so of hockey at its highest levels: everyone who stepped on the ice was a better player than his or her predecessors. Now, I’m not saying Frank Mahovlich wasn’t a good hockey player. Gordie Howe? He knew how to play the game in his era. […]
Image courtesy Brock University Every head coach is tasked with the responsibility of assembling and developing the best possible team. It’s not an easy task. Assembling the best team doesn’t necessarily mean recruiting the players with the most talent. Talent takes an athlete only so far. Coaches are tasked with selecting and developing players who will fit into […]
If you’re of a certain vintage, then chances are you grew up watching a much different style of defenseman than we’re seeing filling out the rosters of hockey teams all over the world. Let’s turn back the clock. Igor Ulanov: Remember this guy? Tough as nails, a simple game, and eagerly willing to block shots […]
Coaching Minor Hockey Defensemen: 3 Questions to Ask After a Tough Shift This was the summer of asking questions. From the red tide-ridden shores of Naples, Florida for the American Hockey Coaches Association’s convention to Humber College and The Coaches’ Site’s conference and everything in between, one coaching theme was repeated over and over again. […]
Stressful thinking creates catabolic energy – an energy that can show up as anger or victim thinking that will create tension, worry, fear and other negative emotions that will significantly limit their performance. Read part 1 of this series here Stress in minor hockey players blocks creativity, intuition, flow, and decreases confidence. They may find […]
What we allow, we encourage. We either coach it, or allow it to happen. Coaches, when it comes to teambuilding we have to look inward first. We can’t begin to build a team until we are clear about our intention. It’s essential to establish clear goals and a clear vision for our programs. Before each […]
“Success is a science, if you have the conditions, you get the results” -Oscar Wilde The start of a hockey season can be one of two things for a hockey player; an exciting opportunity or a very stressful experience. Often it comes down to perspective and being able to manage the distractions that can […]
Hockey in this country wouldn’t be what it is without the countless hours volunteered by the same people who are footing the bill each season: the parents. I believe in the philosophy of doing your time at least once during your child’s minor hockey journey. That might mean you strap on the skates and grab […]
Every coach in the world desires a great team culture. Team building is one of the most important aspects of coaching. As coaches we know there’s only so many things we can do. There’s only so much of us to go around. As much as we’d like, we can’t be all places, reaching every athlete, […]
