31Aug 2024 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

Building Success Through Leadership and Hard Work in Youth Hockey

Coaches' Corner, Philosophy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKpHsFbyCMc A Journey of Growth and Success in Youth Hockey Coaching In the realm of youth sports, coaching is as much about developing character and skills as it is about winning games. The story of Max Sinnis, a dedicated hockey coach from Nova Scotia, provides a compelling example of this philosophy in action. Over twenty years of coaching, Max has honed his approach, emphasizing discipline, team culture, and continuous improvement, guiding his teams from humble beginnings to significant achievements. Below, we delve into his coaching journey, the strategies he employed, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Starting Late but Catching Up Quickly Max's own hockey journey began relatively late. He didn’t start playing the sport until he was nine years old, an age considered late for many competitive…
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19Aug 2024 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments
Sound Byte: The Coach as a Thermostat

Sound Byte: The Coach as a Thermostat

Coaches' Corner, Philosophy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWtEeIn7ikw Jeremy Weiss explaining one of the many roles of the coach... the team "thermostat" ​This Sound Byte emphasizes the coach's role as the emotional thermostat for their team, particularly on game days.​ Coach Weiss outlines the necessity for coaches to assess and manage the emotional state of their players, adjusting the energy levels to maintain an optimal atmosphere during pregame meetings and throughout the match. Key Points The Role of the Coach 00:00 Jeremy Weiss introduces the topic, focusing on the coach's responsibility as an emotional thermostat for the team, particularly on game day. 00:20 The coach must gauge the emotional state of the players in the locker room before the game. Assessing Emotional Energy 00:47 If the team's energy is flat, the coach needs to energize them; conversely,…
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05Aug 2024 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments
Tryout Triage: Developing an Effective Hockey Tryout

Tryout Triage: Developing an Effective Hockey Tryout

Coaches' Corner, Philosophy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-NCtHTYjo0 As a hockey coach in a tryout setting, I usually think in terms of “triage.” You may have heard this term in the emergency room. It’s where the nurses sort through everyone who’s sick, and figure out who needs attention first. Here’s a quick definition: tri·agetrēˈäZH/nounnoun: triage (in medical use) the assignment of degrees of urgency to wounds or illnesses to decide the order of treatment of a large number of patients or casualties. the process of determining the most important people or things from amongst a large number that require attention. Structuring Your Tryout You want to format your tryout schedule to give you the best chance of triage possible. Here are a few tips I recommend: Have a good mix of skill sessions and scrimmages. I like…
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07May 2021 by Jeremy Weiss 2 Comments
How to Impress a Coach at Tryouts: Part 3 – On-Ice Performance

How to Impress a Coach at Tryouts: Part 3 – On-Ice Performance

Coaches' Corner, Philosophy, Uncategorized
My last two articles have discussed important factors that come into play when trying to impress a coach at tryouts. This series spawned from my recent experience as an evaluator in our State District Camp; where I realized that many players didn't know how to carry themselves in ways that would showcase their abilities and impress an on-looking coach. In this 3-part series, I hope to give players an "insider's look" at what coaches are watching for. This knowledge, applied properly, should help give you the edge you need going into tryout season. Off-Ice StrategyOn-Ice StrategyOn-Ice Performance Make Yourself Stand Out! Part of showing well in a tryout is doing things that draw attention to yourself in a good way. The following list has some tips that will help you…
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06May 2021 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments
How to Impress a Coach at Tryouts: Part 2 – On-Ice Strategy

How to Impress a Coach at Tryouts: Part 2 – On-Ice Strategy

Coaches' Corner, Philosophy, Uncategorized
A few days ago I published a post about How to Impress a Coach at Tryouts. The article spawned from my recent experience as an evaluator in our State District Camp; where it became quite obvious that some kids didn't have any idea how to showcase themselves well in a tryout. That article was part 1 of a 3-part series, and dealt with some off-ice strategic tips to leave a great impression on the coaching staff. As stated above, we’re addressing this topic in 3 parts: Off-Ice Strategy On-Ice Strategy On-Ice Performance This article (part 2) will give you some key tips on how to strategize and showcase your skills ON the ice. Triage and First Impressions Think about a coach's job in a tryout setting. He or she will…
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