Posts Tagged ‘ohp’
The Off-Season
An incredibly under-rated part of the year! Your approach to the off-season is key for your athlete’s development. Long-term strides of improvement and achieving your goals are ultimately made during the off-season! Here are a few key points of emphasis to work through as you move into your off-season: Establish a break No different than intermissions…
Read MoreWhat’s The Right Program For My Child?
As you’re navigating through the tryout process naturally you probably start to ask yourself; “What’s the right program for my child?” The perfect program or team is unique to each and every player. Try using some of these points as you work to find your perfect program/team. Coaching Is this coach honest? Does he/she make…
Read MoreNavigating The Tryout Process
Lets talk about the elephant in the room, “tryouts”. First and foremost, embrace the process, and do your best to think big picture. No single season will ever dictate the trajectory of your child’s career. If your child makes the team, Great Job! If they fall short, encourage the principal that they’re fortunate to be…
Read MoreThe Post-Season
Now we’re playing for keeps! First and foremost congrats to all our athletes and families that have earned the privilege to play for a championship. Playing for a championship opportunity is a great reward after a long off-season and in-season of hard work, commitment, and performance. For those who fell just a bit short this…
Read MoreHow To Make Your Athlete More COACHABLE!!!
Coachability – An athlete’s willingness and ability learn, and apply taught skills and concepts. Coachability is arguably the single most important intangible skill any athlete can possess. Kids who are students of the game, and sponges absorbing every constructive criticism will always find success. Remember, the foundation of coach ability is, and will always be…
Read MoreHow To Keep Hockey FUN!!!
Above all, we can never forget the greatest game on earth (Hockey, of course), is just that, a game! Like all games, we participate because of our passions and the enjoyment the experience brings us. a.k.a., FUN! If your athlete is struggling with this try to: Filter the Negative – Criticism is important to learn…
Read MoreMake 2017 YOUR Year!
Who doesn’t love the fresh start feeling that the New Year brings! Encourage your athlete to set goals this year. Through our curriculum we advise our young athletes to set 3 types of goals: Development Goal This should be something very easily attainable in practice or training times. Improved focus in practice. Improved diet. Isolating…
Read More3 Ways to save BIG at away games & tourneys!
Let’s own it. Hockey isn’t exactly the inexpensive extracurricular activity your child can be doing. Especially, once out of town games and tournaments get factored into the equation. However, take my word for it ~ the memories, relationships, and life lessons learned along their hockey journey will be well worth every penny you ever invest!…
Read MoreCommunicating with your coaching staff
This doesn’t have to be a conversation we dread. Communication is a very under rated, and under utilized skill ~ both by coaches as well as parents and players. Here are a few tips that will go a long way! Look in the mirror first Be honest and critical of your child. Is your child…
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