Saturday, August 23, 2014

Any Inspiring Coach Should Be Following The Things Nick Saban Is Doing




This is a great interview with Nick Saban. I think Saban is guy any coach who is inspiring to be a good coach; should pay attention to  things he does.
1) Importance of reps.
2) Execution determines successes.
3) Results and fundamental execution.
4) Importance of showing up at practice.
5) The team needs to be able to count on the player doing the right things.
6) Reports on players getting drafted: But and And: There is nothing good after but. And he a good team player, responsible....etc.
7) Coaches job is to help players be more successful in life.
8) Conditioning and ability to play defense.

Nick Saban Interview


Thursday, August 21, 2014

Successful Coaches Raise Other Coaches Up





This video represents how some people try to get ahead. It's really sad, to see a coach who is always pulling other coaches down by spreading rumors and gossip. The reason a coach does this is out of insecurity. When a coach criticizes other coaches it means
- he/she does not believe in their own abilities.

I grew up on Long Island, New York, as a kid, I spend a lot of time fishing and crabbing . You learn very quickly when crab fishing; if you have one crab in the bucket, you need a heavy cover to keep him. Crabs work well alone; but when you have two or more crabs, you do not need a cover.

You don’t have to worry about the crabs escaping, because they drag each other down. When coaches do not work together, they drag down the entire organization.

1) Coaches are successful when they build other coaches up.
2) Coaches are successful when they never pull anyone down.
3) Coaches are successful when they give power to other coaches.
4) Coaches are successful when they develop good players and men/woman.

 
"Do not be fooled by a coach who tells you how great he is! Beware of a coach who tells you how bad other coaches are; If a coach is good - he does not have tell other people how great he is or how bad other coaches are!" ~Keith McAdams


Monday, August 4, 2014

Penalty Killing Presentation




You must understand how a power play works to have good penalty killing results. 

Five Components of Good Power Play


  • Controlled Breakout
  • Sure Entry
  • Possession
  • Set Up
  • Faceoffs



Power Play - How To Breaking Down the Box or Diamond




Principles:
  • Be a threat to score by attacking seams with and without puck
  • Player Positioning - position players between the seams



Teaching Points:

  • Keep the Puck Moving
  • Good Power Plays Keep the Players Moving
  • Support Low, Middle and High
  • Move Up and Down the Rink
  • Move Across or Diagonal on the Rink
  • Attack the Seam Without Puck
  • Attack the Seams with Puck
  • Open Up Shooting Lane


Great Power Plays Have:

  • Attack the seams and use fake shots and passes
  • Attacking the seam without puck to open shooting lanes
  • Prepare the shooting lane by driving through the seam from middle ice

Baskent v HSC Continental Cup






Attack a Zone Defense - Create 2-on-1 opportunities



Two Approaches to Attack:

Outside the Game - Invert Offense, outside scoring area, along boards and behind goal line.

Inside the Game -  Net presence, drive to net, screening, tipping and rebounding





Individual Tactic:

  • One touch passing
  • One time shooting 
  • Puck protection skills
  • Quick release



 Sports Psychology Tips: 
Let Go of Losses, Setbacks and Anger

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.”
-Isaiah 43:18

Venus Williams  failed to win medal at the  2012 Olympics.  She suffered from depression after the loss. She was devastated by her poor play and struggled daily with her game. Venue "said" I needed to let go of the loss.  

1.  Forgive yourself and others
2.  Learn from your mistakes
3.  Find support -  Venus  went to her father.
4.  Find the upside of the loss 
5.  Plan your comeback 
6.  Write down some new goals