Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Player Development


"Simple math is key to athletic development. Add athletes that raise the standards of training; subtract athletes that lower the standards of training. Above all else surround yourself with great people."
-Keith McAdams








Friday, February 22, 2013

Sports Psychology Tips



Bad Character Corrupts the Character of Your Club






Mental Toughness



Four Keys to  Creating  Momentum



The Eight Benefits of Compliments



Failure Is Based On The mental State Of the Team



Thursday, February 21, 2013

The Power of a Compliment













Eight Benefits of Compliments 
  1. Compliments almost always brings a smile to a players faces.
  2. Compliments reinforce positive qualities.
  3. Compliments affect players in a positive way.
  4. Compliments raise the energy level of player and the club.
  5. Coaches and players become happier when we compliment performance.
  6. Compliments increase work ethic. 
  7. Compliments create flow in games and practice.
  8. Compliments increase teamwork. 




Power Thought: 


 "A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet."
-Proverbs 29:5






"Everybody likes a compliment."

-Abraham Lincoln

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

New York Rangers Execute Offensive Rush Cross





Read The Space:
  • The Offensive players needs to read that he has 2 stick lengths of space






Related Videos and Teaching Points

Senators Execute Offensive Rush - Cross


Offensive Tactic - Cross  


Goal 

  • Any time you gain the middle lane, get a shot on goal


Terms:

  • Make the easy play; Shoot on hard pass


Read The Space:
  • The Offensive players needs to read that he has 2 stick lengths of space


Keys:
  • Take the puck wide
  • Cut across the ice
  • Drop the puck off
  • 2nd Man picks the puck up on his forehand




Offensive Options:

  • The puck carrier can shoot, hand off, or pass





Tuesday, February 12, 2013

New York Rangers Creating 2 v 1 With Drop Pass




Tactics:


  • Turn the 2 v 2 into 2 v 1


  • Receive puck on forehand so we can shoot or pass




Key:

Get puck in top position - Three Offensive Plays; Shoot, Pass or Fake






Related Videos & Teaching Points:


Erik Karlsson 2 on 1 Defensive Read the Rush:






Monday, February 11, 2013

New York Rangers Tactic of Delaying High

Tactic:  Delay High On Forehand

Video #1 New York Rangers





Video #2  Bure Delays, Stops On Forehand






Related Videos and Teaching Points

Slovakia Tomas Tatar Goal - Rush & Little Delay


Note: This video is not available in all countries.


Tactic: Delay Low & Cut Back



Turkey v. Slovenia 2011 - Delaying High on Offensive Rush




Tactic: Delay High Control Turn To Boards











Congratulation to the following players from Erzurum who played for Turkish 18 National Team:
ABDÜLKADİR İNANÇ.  Savas Emrah, Ömer Kantar, SeFa TaKar, Sefa Kavaz, Fatih Emin Faner and Muhammet Karagül. 






Saturday, February 9, 2013

Advice From Coach John Wooden

Over the next 30 days we will feature information on John Wooden. Please check page for daily updates.  


Success Happen When You Give Your Best Effort





Success Requires a Balance of Thought and Action:



Success Is Found in the Service



Coach John Wooden's Seven Point Creed



Constructive Criticism is Part Of the Process of Success




Success Can Be Found In The Small Details



Leadership Is About Style and Substance




 Pyramid of Success
  





Success Is Based On Execution:




Seven Point Creed


Preparation

 







Sports Psychology Tips



Don't Cover Up Emotions; Express Them!




Four Characteristics Of Mental Toughness


 
The Power Of Questions





Personal Power Comes From Operating 
From Your Own Set of Principles




Focus On What Is Important



In Sports Making Excuses Is a Recipe For Failure