Posts Tagged ‘#YouthSports’
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 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 More5 Golden Rules for a Successful Season
for players and parents By Steve Mann, From the Minnesota Hockey Website Whether a youth team or a pro one, few hockey teams can be successful without some semblance of structure, reasonable and achievable expectations and “rules of the road” that all involved must follow to stay on track. “Setting boundaries and defining roles for players…
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