Posts Tagged ‘#CoachingTips’
The Feedback Myth: What Tortorella and Wooden Get Right …and Why the Car Ride Home Might Be Undoing It
By Enio Sacilotto John Tortorella is known for being a hard-nosed, old-school coach. However, in this clip, we see a different side of Tortorella that we might not expect. He demonstrates the importance of effective feedback. There is a myth that positive feedback equates to being a nice coach, while constructive feedback means being direct…
Read MoreThink Small For Big Gains in Learning Hockey
By Jason Gregor, Edmonton Journal Using half-ice, fewer games and more practice time a plus for kids, says developmental guru George Kingston George Kingston started his coaching career going on 50 years ago — in 1968 at the University of Calgary — but the man considered one of Canada’s best developmental coaches still keeps giving…
Read MoreGive Them the Platform to Be Great: Leadership Lessons from Jesse Marsch
By Enio Sacilotto It is great to see Canada’s men’s soccer team achieve their first World Cup victory by defeating Qatar 6-0. Leading this historic team is their American coach, Jesse Marsch, who is gaining attention worldwide for his coaching methods. Marsch has had a successful coaching career with stops in the USA, Austria, Germany,…
Read MoreComplacency Is the Kiss Of Death
Order Harvey’s Newest Book, You Haven’t Hit Your Peak Yet! Today! Harvey Mackay’s Nationally Syndicated Weekly Column Distributed In 100 Newspapers Around the Country OPENING COMMENTS FROM COACH ENIO: Mr. Mackay’s article is excellent for athletes, coaches, teams, and anyone looking to improve in their endeavours. He uses examples from sales and business, but I encourage you…
Read MoreThe Mental Edge: What Separates Good Athletes from Great Ones
The Mental Edge: What Separates Good Athletes from Great Ones A Guide for Players, Coaches, and Parents By Enio Sacilotto Recently, I came across an interesting video clip from Global Morning News in Edmonton. The interview featured Elizabeth Stewart, the Head Coach of the University of Alberta Golden Bears golf team, discussing the significance of…
Read MoreALL ABOARD: The Eight Key “Ships” for Winning Teams
By Enio Sacilotto As playoff season begins in various leagues, the excitement is building. I came across an intriguing post a few months ago discussing the “ships” that are essential for teams to be successful. I took that idea and developed my own thoughts on the “ships” necessary to win! These principles can be applied…
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