Science of coaching involves…
- nuts and bolts
- staffing
- equipment
- drill selection
Art of coaching involves:
- delivery of coaching content
- how and why things are included in a certain way
5 components of science walkthrough:
- effective practice principles
- the practice chef
- drill design for effective teaching
- variable activities (small area games)
- transfer from practice to game
Effective practice principles:
- have fun
- competition
- be prepared
- utilize all ice
- utilize AC
- use progressions
- base practices on your seasonal plan
- use age and skill appropriate drills
- use stations
- give specific, positive feedback
- teach goalies
- free time
- self evaluate
- be safe
10 key ingredients of The Practice Chef:
- min. 50 pucks
- be on time (players and coaches)
- stretch off ice
- use stations
- basic skill development = 90% of practice
- positive and specific feedback
- routines are dangerous
- “tell me and I’ll forget, show me and I might remember, involve me and I’ll understand”
- practice execution by coaches is of principle importance
- relate what you do in practices to games
Drill design:
- start with an existing drill (be prepared to modify)
- remember why you are planning a drill
KEP:
- key execution point
- drill based
KTP:
- key teaching point
- skill based
Coaching tools:
- use universal symbols
- choose a practice plan format
- abbreviated practice plans
KEP or KTP? stick on ice
KTP
KEP or KTP? finish drill at the crease
KTP
KEP or KTP? tape to tape passes
KTP
KEP or KTP? extra net in far corner
KEP
KEP or KTP? pucks at all 4 blue lines
KEP
KEP or KTP? players go on the whistle
KEP
KEP or KTP? AC make a pass out of the corner
KEP and drill detail
KEP or KTP? players go after making eye contact with opposite line
KEP
Why use small area games?
- work on skill development
- develop and reinforce concepts/habits
- introduce drill progression
- force players to think in a game-like situation
- fun and competitive
3 components of art walkthrough:
- setting up for success
- coaching philosophy
- scenarios
Orientation meeting (pre-season) should include:
- expectations
- player’s responsibilities
- parent’s responsibilities
- seasonal plan
- financials
- emergency procedures
