New York Ranger Brandon Prust 2 v 1 Rush

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

New York Rangers MARIAN GABORIK 2 v 1 Stick in Shooting Position

Tactics:

 Related Teaching Points and Videos:

NY Rangers Gabrick and Callahan - 2 v 1 Take the Easy Shot

New York Rangers Creating 2 v 1 With Drop Pass

NY Rangers Gabrick and Callahan - 2 v 1 Take the Easy Shot

Playing Rule: 

• Shoot on the Hard Pass

Tactics:
1. Top Position - Three Offensive Moves

• Shoot
• Pass
• Fake

2. Look Away and Shoot

3. Dip the Shoulder to sell the pass or shot

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

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

Brad Richards - New York Rangers Power Play Tactic

Related Videos & Teaching Points:

Moving the Puck to Fastest Skater - World University Games 2011

Positive Thoughts

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

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:

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. 

Advice From Coach John Wooden

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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