Practice Planning

In the early 2000s, OHL teams and their coaches frequently partnered with the Ontario Minor Hockey Association to host OMHA Game Day...

In January 2021, I attended the Attack Coaches Forum , hosted via Zoom by the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League. The...

For defensemen, getting the puck to the net is a crucial skill, but too often, blue-liners focus on power over effectiveness. The common...

One of the most damaging mindsets in hockey today is the phrase: “It’s only AA,” “They just play B,” or “It’s only house league.”  These...

The OHF/OHL U16 Program of Excellence was a development experience designed to educate and inform players and parents. The goals of the...

The OHF/OHL U15 Program of Excellence is a development experience designed to educate and inform players and parents. The goals of the...

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...

Setup: Goalies in nets. Two players per team (2v2) below the hash marks near the net at each end. Extra pucks placed at the center of the...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Drill Execution: Initial Pass & Neutral Zone Movement: 1....

Setup: Goalies in nets. Four lines of players positioned in the corners. Pucks placed in all four corners. Drill Description: On the...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Drill Description: X1 and O1 start skating backward at the...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all blue lines. Drill Description: Player O1 skates backwards towards...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Drill Execution: Both sides start at the same time. X1...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Opposite lines go at the same time and mirror each other (...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all blue lines. Drill Description: O1 steps out toward the middle and...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Drill Description: On the whistle, O1  accelerates with...

As a minor hockey coach, you spend countless hours planning practices, developing skill progressions, and structuring each session with a...

Preparation Meets Opportunity: My 2020 Coaching Interview Experience

In 2013, I watched the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on Western Michigan at Joe Louis Arena. While their mirror-like gold...

In hockey, coaching is as much about learning as it is about teaching. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting, there will...