When it comes to sports, skill is important, but it is not he only thing that matters in performance. Even the most skilled players will make mistakes and experience adversity, so it is important for them to remain confident about…
Lack of focus on a hockey team can be a big problem for coaches. It happens at all ages and skill levels too—-it’s not just the younger ones that fool around and chit-chat! As a coach, you want your team…
As a minor hockey coach, you just want the best for your team. You want them to have a fun, exciting season, and make friends with their teammates along the way. You want them to learn a lot from you…
Imagine taking part in a team sport without any communication whatsoever. No direction from the coaches, no talking amongst players, and no game plan whatsoever. That’s a recipe for disaster, and hockey is no exception. The greatest hockey teams have…
There are two main factors that contribute to the success of a hockey team. The first is the players. Each player on the team needs to be focused, dedicated, and willing to do what it takes to bring home wins….
People decide to become hockey coaches for a variety of reasons. Some are fresh out of a playing career and want to stay immersed in the sport. Some are parents who want to become more involved in their child’s hobby….
Tim Turk Hockey senior instructor Grant Holliday was born in 1990 in Toronto, Ontario. Grant boasts an impressive and strong educational background for hockey, as well as professional playing experience. For his post-secondary education, Grant attended Queens University in Kingston,…
Youth hockey tryouts are an exciting, competitive, and sometimes stressful time of year. This is true not only for the children participating, but often even more so for the coaches who are teaching, evaluating, and, regrettably, making cuts at the…
Any hockey player knows that tryouts are an important part of the season. They only have a short period of time to demonstrate their skills, and they must also beat out many other capable players at the same time. Tryouts…
First and foremost, congratulations on landing the position as coach of a minor hockey team! Whether you’re an enthusiastic hockey parent looking to fill the position for the year, or you’re using the position as helpful job experience, coaching –…
