Shot Speed and Box Outs
How to maximize individual development and team performance
Hi there,
You don’t have to choose between development and winning - you can have both.
I am excited to share the speaker line up for the Brock Badgers Coaching Seminar. You can join us in person or take advantage of the virtual option.
To reserve your spot, REGISTER HERE. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
Dave Smith, Head Coach RPI, NCAA D1
Phil Barski, Associate Coach Barrie Colts, OHL
Dan Paille, Assistant Coach Canisius U, NCAA D1
Jason Lammers, Head Coach Niagara U, NCAA D1
Darryl Belfry, NHL Development Coach
Dr. Alicia Naser, Ph.D., Board Certified Behavior Analyst, CEO & Founder of AN Sports Consulting
Topher Scott, Founder Hockey Think Tank
Wes Wolfe, Assistant Coach Erie Otters, OHL
Larissa Mills, Founder & CEO, The Mental Game Academy
Brianne Jenner, PWHL Ottawa, Team Canada
Mike McKenzie, GM Kitchener Rangers, OHL
Ashwin Patel, Mental Performance NJ Devils, NHL
Maximize Development and Winning:
How to Shoot the Puck Harder:
Review of the article “An Analysis of Shots of Professional Ice Hockey Players of Different Level” by U. Zankavets
A strong correlation was found between the puck shot speed and strength of upper hand holding the stick, as well as stick stiffness.
Read full article HERE.
Practice Plans that Win:
Listen to Bruce Cassidy share insight on how and when to box out at the net front.
Here is a great drill to practice boxing out:
Sens Re-Group (Video)
F1 pass puck low to high to point and get to net. Net front D deters net front and battles for body position. Point man sprints line and shoots for a stick. Repeat 3 times, alternating corners.
Coach spots puck for neutral zone re-group. Re-attack 5v2 vs. the net front D who gap up to defend the rush.
Ice Hockey Systems is the platform I use to design and share drills, practice plans, and systems.
Breakthrough Knowledge:
In every sport, there's a large number of people who - when presented with new ideas, stand firm and say, "That's not the way we do it here".
As a young coach, you need to decide how you deal with this.
OPTION 1 - Agree with them and don't try to change anything.
OPTION 2 - Disagree with them and push ahead with your idea anyway.
OPTION 3 - Listen to their reasoning, present an intelligent and inspired counter-argument and seek ways to influence their thinking over time through your results.
Remember this, eager young space cadets: Not everything that's old and established is WRONG. Not everything new and innovative is RIGHT.
Too many sports throw out all the old, established expertise (and experts) to follow the latest fads and the most vocal social media gurus when the reality is that a combination of what we know - and what we DON'T know is usually the best way forward.
Source: Wayne Goldsmith
Keep Getting Better:
Strategies for Coaching Performance with Dr Gary Bowman:
Let’s unpack this common coaching cliché.
Brock Badgers High Performance Hockey Seminar
I’m excited to announce the 2nd annual Brock Badgers Hockey Coaching Seminar on Saturday, June 8th at Brock University, presented by Ice Hockey Systems.
Learn, share, and connect with coaches, scouts, managers and industry professionals from all ages, genders, and levels on the campus of Brock University in the beautiful Niagara region.
Registration:
Event details including speaker list and agenda can be found HERE.
Space is limited. To reserve your spot, REGISTER HERE.
As a thank you for being part of the Coaching Project community, please use the promo code SEMINAR10 for 10% off!
FAQ’s:
Who is the seminar intended for?
Anyone involved in hockey and other sports of all levels is welcome. Last year we had people associated with youth, junior, college/university, and professional hockey. We have listened to feedback from last year’s participants, and we will be providing more sessions that will directly support youth hockey coaches. We will maintain advanced topics and appeal to our audience.
Who are the speakers?
Speakers will be from the CHL, NCAA, USPORTS, IIHF, Hockey Canada, PWHL, Pro and industry professionals. Click here for last year’s speakers and topics.
How long is the seminar?
Plan on a full day (approx. 9am-5pm). When our agenda is finalized, it will be posted on our webpage here.
Where is the seminar?
On the campus of Brock University. Final room assignments will be available before June 8, 2024.
What else is included in the price?
Lunch & refreshments
Seminar workbook
Digital copy of all presentations produced by Brock TV
Membership to Ice Hockey Systems ($60 USD value)
Hockey Canada PD points
How does the virtual option work?
We will send out uncut video of the seminar within a day or so of the event and then follow up with a clean, professionally produced version of the seminar when Brock TV has finished doing their magic.
Purchase the video of all presentations from the 2023 seminar for just $74 (CDN). Email me directly at tmanastersky@brocku.ca for details.
Speakers include coaches from NCAA, CHL, USports, and professional sports.
Click here for the agenda including speakers and topics.
Cheers,
TJ Manastersky
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