We often get great questions, comments and requests regarding Rob’s coaching strategies. Rob received an email from a hockey dad who expressed his concerns about his son not wanting to continue playing hockey because of his coach. With many parents being (or have been) in the same or similar situation as this particular hockey parent, we […]
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So try-outs are about to start and for some reason you can’t help but feel a sense of stress in anticipation of the weeks ahead. The uncertainty and the implications of how your son performs are killing you. And you ask yourself all kinds of questions. Maybe I should have enrolled him in that extra […]
This is the 4th part of a four part series on Coaching Strategies for Minor Hockey (Coaching Philosophy, Building the Team, Approach to Practices & Game Strategy). You can find the complete series at www.adrenalinedesign.ca/blog/. GAME STRATEGY Approach each game as a key milestone in the team’s journey to improve. Each game is an opportunity […]
This is the 3rd part of a four part series on Coaching Strategies for Minor Hockey (Coaching Philosophy, Building the Team, Approach to Practices & Game Strategy). You can find the complete series at www.adrenalinedesign.ca/blog/. Push them beyond their capabilities. You’ll be surprised what kids can do if you challenge them. Though not as fast, […]
This is the 2nd part of a four part series on Coaching Strategies for Minor Hockey (Coaching Philosophy, Building the Team, Approach to Practices & Game Strategy). You can find the complete series at www.adrenalinedesign.ca/blog/. BUILDING THE TEAM Build your team based on character. During try outs, I made a point of getting to know […]
It was my 1st year head coaching a hockey team and I had reservations about the season ahead. I had heard stories and seen firsthand, instances of overzealous and delusional parents, “un-coachable” kids and the overall frustration of hockey families that had invested so much time and money into an activity that frankly was not […]