The best teams understand and execute the following core traits that enable the players to reach their potential and grow to reach greater heights in their hockey pursuits…
THE 5 PILLARS OF SUCCESSFUL COACHING
Once I determined my philosophy as a coach my teams not only started to compete harder and be more successful we started to win consistently, going to 4 national championships in 5 years. We set a standard that has gone unmatched. It is a complete philosophical approach to teambuilding…
POWERFUL COACHING STRATEGIES THAT WORK
…When I approached Sam he was reading his book and I politely said, “Son, you are not doing the assignment.” He looked up at me over the cover of his book showing only his eyes. Before I could ask him what he was reading, the girl in front of him turned to me and said, “his name is Sam and he never does his work - he reads and that‘s it.”…
SAM
Coach’s Edge has identified four types of hockey associations that we have typically seen:
- The Darwin Hockey Program of Natural Selection
- The Pontius Pilate Association
- The Chicago Cubs Hockey Association
- The Henry Higgins Association…
THE TYPICAL FOUR
I have always held the belief that sports is about inviting many to be involved, not just the elite. Participation in sports can be for everyone. If we approach sports as if everyone can participate, can enjoy participating and can gain much from participating, then the everyone can benefit greatly…
MOTIVATION FOR EVERYONE