Reply To: Game Intelligence / Decision Training

[RookieCoach]

Tom , Dean and Dave ,

Thanks for all the information you guys post . I read all the posts daily.
Dean I will check out those pages in Tom's 2 nd book ( Hockey Coaching ABC's) again. As you told me once before you went over the book many times picking up new information.
Tom – Great post also. Yes I have gone over those D-100 Transition games a number of times. I think I have most of them memorized by now. But you don't do a game or a drill just to fill time. The coach must have an understanding of the game before he passes it on to the players at practise. I have watched a number of coaches try an figure out a game or drill when they get on the ice. Also it's the little parts such as accountability as Dean says that can really add the learning part. Keeps players from just going through the motions making the same mistakes.
Dave you have a great insight into the game also. Keep up the good work.

While I currently don't coach a team as head coach , I get asked to help run practise's for different age groups. Last year I helped with three separate teams and age groups. I seem to be asking a number questions on these posts ,( hope you guys don't mind) but I want a different type or add a new look to my practise's. I like to be totally prepared when I hit the ice. The one thing I do know is the players pick up on how well a coach is prepared for each practise very quickly.

I have been running practise's for 20 years now the old traditional way. But I seen to be cracking the past few years , adding more games etc. I wil;l get there sometime Dean.
I ask some questions that all coaches can get the answer too. Where else can you ask questions and get friendly professional advice from. Coaches helping coaches only in the long run helps players.
I am still learning new things as a coach everyday .
Thanks
RookieCoach