Category Archives: Coaching

Gearing Up for the Pre-Season

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Don MacAdam

You are either already in your pre-season or it is just around the corner. Season plans should have been in place by now, along with the regular season schedule and practice sessions. Are we excited or are we panicking? What … Continue reading →

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It’s Hockey Coach Firing and Hiring Season

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Don MacAdam

With four new NHL head coaches being announced recently, and two on Friday the 13th, I guess we can’t call hockey coaches and management superstitious. Most coach hirings come with the usual quotes from owners and GM’s; “…he is he … Continue reading →

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Honesty and Mentoring: Trademarks of a Successful Coach

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Don MacAdam

Mike Babcock is the very successful head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. An excerpt from a recent newspaper article points to two reasons for his success-honesty and mentoring. In the article, he appears to have little problem accepting part … Continue reading →

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