Getting a Job

Making the leap from being a player to a coach in youth hockey can be exciting yet overwhelming. It offers a chance to give back to the...

Like anyone who has played sports, my coaching philosophy has been shaped by a mix of positive and negative influences. I've learned from...

Disclosure: I wrote this article in February 2025, when I as a 'free agent', and before I joined a team as General Manager.

There’s a sentence that’s been rolling around in my head for a while now: “One of my former teammates coaches in the NHL, one of my...

In hockey coaching, philosophical differences are inevitable. As a coach, you might have a vision for player development, team structure,...

In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of hockey coaching, disagreements are inevitable. Whether you're an assistant coach questioning...

Jon Cooper’s career is one of the most remarkable coaching success stories in hockey. Unlike many NHL coaches who climbed the ranks as...

For hockey players, coaches, and parents, the world of Junior hockey can often feel like an ever-evolving puzzle, with multiple moving...

Success in hockey, as in life, is never a guarantee of job security. I learned this the hard way.

Every coach, player, and parent who has been part of a championship-caliber hockey team knows the emotional investment that comes with a...

As a hockey coach, your core values define who you are, what you stand for, and how you lead your team. They influence every decision you...

Coaching hockey is a never-ending learning process. No matter how many years you’ve been behind the bench, the game continues to evolve,...

Preparation Meets Opportunity: My 2020 Coaching Interview Experience

Breaking into the world of junior hockey coaching can be challenging, but with the right approach, qualifications, and understanding of...

Resigning from a hockey coaching position is never an easy decision. Whether you're stepping away due to personal reasons, professional...

Whether you are a player, coach, executive, or parent, this short handbook is for anyone striving to be a strong and effective leader....