Weiss Tech Sound Bytes: Recent Episodes
Weiss Tech Hockey
Hockey coach, Max Sinnis, walks us through the process of taking a struggling team from only 7 wins, to a SEDMHA Championship, in just 3 seasons!
Managing Expectations for the Season (why well-run parent meetings are a MUST!) by Weiss Tech Hockey
Time to Revisit Immediate Off-sides and Icing on the PK? (My Two Cents Worth) by Weiss Tech Hockey
Push-Ups for Missing the Net in Practice? You Might want to Think Twice by Weiss Tech Hockey
Planning Agility and Introspection: Making the Most of the Last Few Weeks of the Season by Weiss Tech Hockey
You know you're doing it right when your kids get good enough to get in each other's way 😊️
On-ice markers can help your drills run more smoothly, and can allow for more creativity in your practices. Test it out!
http://weisstechhockey.com - some tips for giving yourself a solid chance at cracking the roster.
http://weisstechhockey.com - are "professional" coaches at youth levels really all they're cracked up to be?
http://weisstechhockey.com - The dangers of underestimating the capabilities of your youngsters...
http://weisstechhockey.com - Some reflections on my Mite team's playoff success this season.
http://weisstechhockey.com - give your best effort to your kids regardless of age, skill level, geographic location, or political situation. And have pride in your program!
http://weisstechhockey.com - some observations on hand spacing in different game situations.
http://weisstechhockey.com - Details make or break you at high levels of play. Here's what really killed Canada today vs USA in the WJHC
http://weisstechhockey.com - so many coaches fall victim to the philosophy that early systems work robs from skill development. This simply is not the case!
http://weisstechhockey.com - which drill diagramming platform do you recommend for an organization looking to have coaches collaborate across age groups?
Station-based practices and station DRILLS are two different things. I'm not against station drills.
http://weisstechhockey.com - how to teach defensive zone decision making under pressure.
http://weisstechhockey.com - Response to a question I received from a skating instructor a few days ago.
http://weisstechhockey.com - Some tips and strategies I've used for running tryouts and picking teams.
http://weisstechhockey.com - interesting question from one of our readers. As always, here's my two cents worth!
http://weisstechhockey.com - we're being pushed into a decision between two options, neither of which is optimal.
http://weisstechhockey.com - There's a time and place for small area games. But I believe we're missing the mark on how they should be used.
http://weisstechhockey.com - awesome documentary on Soviet hockey. Available on Netflix
http://weisstechhockey.com - a few things to consider before buying into the "no parent coaches" hype.
http://weisstechhockey.com - Here's a quick "object lesson" to show your youngsters the importance of buying into team hockey.
http://weisstechhockey.com - We've discussed how to beat a team that has a superstar; but what if YOU'RE that superstar?
http://weisstechhockey.com - Positioning and Skill Development doesn't have to be an "either/or" proposition.
http://www.hockeyshare.com/?hs_a_id=1010 - click here for more info, and to check out the new drill store.
http://weisstechhockey.com - What to do when you come up against a team who sends a cherry picker.
http://weisstechhockey.com - 3 key environmental factors to look for in your hockey program.
http://weisstechhockey.com - Having lots of drill books is great, but knowing how to apply the drills to your own situation is key to effective coaching.
A girls' high school basketball team in California won a game 161-2, and the coach of the winning team was suspended for two games. What should he have done differently?
Having a hard time getting your players to respond to what you're asking for? The problem is likely one of the three issues discussed here.
http://weisstechhockey.com - develop your players to the point of exponential growth, then you'll be able to push them harder and give them more to do
http://weisstechhockey.com - In this sound byte we discuss the proper usage of the "Sagging Zone Coverage" against a team attacking using the "Triangle"
I was asked which Slideboard I'd recommend for a 10-year-old. Here's my two cents worth.
Team systems should be set up to match the physical abilities of your players. Here's an example to help keep you in check!
Parents and players often have questions about ice time. This Sound Byte is in reply to a question I received from a parent a few weeks ago.
http://weisstechhockey.com - Sometimes skills need to be cut down and rebuilt in order for the player to develop to his or her fullest potential. Don't be afraid to make corrections as a coach!
http://weisstechhockey.com - If you want to be an excellent coach, and develop your players properly, put the time in and LEARN the skills, progressions, systems, and other concepts. You can't teach something you don't understand.
http://weisstechhockey.com - Have you heard about the new "magic bullet" for developing hockey players? Guess what... It's a hoax! There's no such thing as a magic bullet. Coaches need to put in the time to learn and understand the fundamentals if they hope to teach them!
There's a lot of tactical crossover between hockey and soccer. The one-timer is a BIG one!
Summer is a great chance to improve your skills and physical conditioning. Don't let it go to waste!
Jeremy Weiss and Kevin Muller discuss summer development and the 10,000 Pucks contest at HockeyShare.com
Jeremy and Stan Weiss discuss the key differences between coaching boys and girls hockey players. This is Part 1 of our 3-part series on coaching girls' hockey.
Play to your strengths, and develop your weaknesses to the point where they don't hinder you strengths. That's the gameplan!
A 2010 study from the Mayo Clinic reports that NCAA Men's hockey players experience 46% fewer concussions than their non-checking counterparts, NCAA women's hockey players.
How is this possible? If it's true, why is checking and fighting being attacked?
Here the link to the article referenced in the soundbyte: http://slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/19/at-the-mayo-clinic-womens-hockey-a-most-dangerous-game/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0
Quick tip you might have learned in business school... It applies to hockey 1 on 1s too!