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Category Archives: General Interest
So, how is this whole tryout thing working for you this year?
At this point you are either getting ready, in the midst of tryouts, or they are over and you are on to the next stage. How did you prepare? Was there a well thought out program for physical training, supplemented … Continue reading
Posted in Coaching, General Interest, High School Hockey, Pre-Season
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John Wooden Remembered
The Globe and Mail recently had a number of articles on the passing of John Wooden. Countless coaches would borrow from the wonderful examples of great coaching he gave all on a regular basis. Here are some selected comments from … Continue reading
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Coach of the Year-How to Qualify
It is that time of year where individuals get recognized for individual performances while teams are still fighting for playoff spots or go on to win championships. Individual awards are special, even if few who receive them ever seem to … Continue reading
Posted in Coaching, General Interest, Post Season
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My Special Olympic Hockey Experience
The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics provided the hockey world with one of the best games in memory. Like virtually the entire hockey population of North America, and every hockey fan around the globe with access to a television, I watched … Continue reading
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The Olympic Winner’s Circle and Life
One of the e-zines that I get is from Dr. Denis Waitley. In his February 23, 2010 edition he makes some excellent observations as he ties together winning, the Olympic Games, and life. The Winner’s Circle by Dr. Denis Waitley … Continue reading
Keeping Perspective When Setting Expectations
A great as the Vancouver Olympics have been on so many levels, it seems like the Canadian athletes were set up to fail. A campaign with the slogan ‘Own the Podium’ has been blasted at the Canadian population for months … Continue reading
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Want to Win—There Are No Little Things
Here is an article that hit home with me. Our team is at the tail end of a string of games during which we played hard, played strong, competed—we just didn’t win. There was a situation or two in every … Continue reading
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Tagged coaching hockey, winning hockey games
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Moving the Puck the Key to a Defenseman’s Success
Toronto’s Globe and Mail writer Matthew Sekeres posted an article on Sunday, November 29, 2009. With the buildup to the Vancouver Olympics in high gear across Canada, the main focus as always is on the men’s hockey team. Using insight … Continue reading
A Special Team Skating Session with Graeme Townsend
We all like to do unique things for our players. Skating is one area where there are lots of products and people suggesting they can offer just such a thing. Well, we have a special guy for you and your … Continue reading
Celebrating Wins and Dealing With Losses
As the regular season winds down for most of us, there are all kinds of stories about post game reactions to winning and losing. There is some great stuff happening out there along with the occasional horror story. Here are … Continue reading
Posted in Coaching, General Interest, In Season
Tagged Coaching, In Season, losing, motivation, motivational techniques, post game, winning
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