It is almost that time, hockey season. I have been debating with myself to have a Hockey coach blog. The debate is always – who am I, who would read my stuff, could I help someone from a far? Simple questions, the answers – well – I guess I will find out.
Who am I? I have been a ice hockey coach for many years. I have coached mainly youth, with the last 8 years at the high school level. I got into coaching, because my son wanted to play the sport. I played as a youth in up state New York. When my son came home with note from kindergarten in Arizona – I was shocked. Hockey in the desert. This was long before the Coyotes came to town. I am USA Hockey level 3 certified (a few times over).
I will be stepping out of coaching this season (due to having my hip replaced in January) – but I still wait to be active in helping. I am currently a board member of Arizona High School Hockey Association. Check out the web site… I am very proud to be associated with the league.
Here is what I am going to post in the future about:
- Preparing for the upcoming season
- Kicking off the season (one with the parents, another with players)
- Try outs
- Practices
- Motivating players
- Handling off-ice distractions
- others as the season goes
If you have a topic you would like – please let me know (in the comments section) – I would be happy to add a few more posts.
I am looking forward to the upcoming season, as I step off the bench – and help my old club in different capacities (president of the booster club and just a fan).
Looking forward to having the puck drop soon. Are you?
