Weiss Tech Hockey Drills and Skills

06May 2021 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

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…

28Apr 2021 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

How to Impress a Coach at Tryouts: Part 1 – Off-Ice Strategy

Coaches' Corner, Philosophy, Uncategorized

I recently had the opportunity to serve as an evaluator in our State District Camp. There were four groups, and our job was to decide which players would move forward to the regional camp at each age group. As I watched the various sessions, it was interesting to see which players understood how to look good in a tryout, and which players didn’t. You know how some people do well in school because they’re “good test takers?” Well, doing well in tryouts works the same way, to a certain extent. Yes, it’s important to have talent, but you need to “showcase” your talent in a way that will help the coach see your value to the team. We’re going to address this topic in 3 parts: Off-Ice Strategy On-Ice Strategy…

12Apr 2021 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

Hockey Equipment Tips for Kids

Hockey Equipment

I hesitated sending this out JUST YET. If your season just barely ended and your kids have outgrown their gear, RIGHT NOW isn't the best time to buy hockey equipment. Kids have a way of growing over the summer and making you regret buying something 2 months earlier. HOWEVER, spring cleaning and equipment sales are upon us. So if you find yourself trying to get prepared for next season a little early here are some important hockey equipment tips for kids you'll want to have handy! Either way, save this and use it as a reference as you GEAR UP for next season. IF YOU'RE A COACH, share this with the parents on your team. They'll thank you! Hockey is still a young sport here in Salt Lake City, which…

08Apr 2021 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

Did you “HEAR” the latest?

Coaches' Corner, Philosophy, Uncategorized

Can I be honest with you? I struggle with email. Especially during the season it can be hard to reply to hockey specific questions that take more than a few sentences to articulate. So I often reply with a Sound Byte on Sound Cloud particularly when it's an answer I feel can benefit more than just the person who asked it. Sound Bytes are usually 7-10 mins long (sometimes a little longer). If you visit my Sound Cloud page, I've got more than 200 Byte size audio tracks that tackle a variety of hockey questions and concepts. Here are some of the most popular: https://soundcloud.com/weiss-tech-hockey/how-to-develop-consistency-in https://soundcloud.com/weiss-tech-hockey/how-to-modify-drills-to-fit https://soundcloud.com/weiss-tech-hockey/d-zone-coverage-vs-attack https://soundcloud.com/weiss-tech-hockey/4-keys-to-teaching https://soundcloud.com/weiss-tech-hockey/theres-no-such-thing-as-turn

05Mar 2021 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

“Is There a Reason You’re Not Giving 100% Right Now?”

Coaches' Corner, Philosophy

I love hanging out with good coaches... doesn't matter what sport. I love sharing insights, watching them in action, and learning from the way they interact with their athletes. In 2015 I had a conversation with a coach that changed my outlook forever, and got me started down a road I had never considered before. And this guy wasn't even a hockey coach! The conversation was with my good friend, and NCAA baseball coach, Derek Waddoups. If you're a member of my International Coaching Symposium, you'll know him from Session 14 on Leadership and Developing a Competitive Mindset. Derek is a stud, and is like a brother to me. Our sons have been best friends for years, and Derek and I alternate back and forth between being each other's assistant…

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