Four Types of Reverse Breakouts:

                                      “D” to “D” Reverse  Defense @ Net

“D” to “D” Reverse – Defense Up Ice

Reverse Strong Side

Double Reverse 

Keys:

• The checkers skates must be pointing in same direction as puck carrier
• Stick of forechecker middle ice

Twelve Ways To Improve Your Practices & Team:

ERZURUM GENÇLİK SPOR 2011-12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

This is a copy of my philosophy on practice planning for my 14 and under club. My program is based on 11 ingredients:

1. Structure, Structure, Structure:

A successful practice has to be well planned and organized, following a clear set of objectives from start to finish.

• Dynamic Stretching & Warm Up Off-Ice  
• Properly warming up the muscles and ligaments of the body is essential for avoiding injury
• Proper cool down after practice

2. Simple Warm-up On-Ice Stressing 1 or 2 Passing Drills: 

• Effective warm-ups allow the players to become mentally and physically focused to begin the practice
• Spend a few minutes stretching center ice – If you have the ice time available.

 3. Fundamentals & Defense: 

• We work fundamentals and defense daily
• We take pride in the fact our players are equipped with the basics in puck handling, passing, shooting, rebounding, and defensive fundamentals 

4) Game Preparation: 

• Keep things simple and progress 
• The key is executing the system and tactics being used
• Always be working on understanding how to read & react both on defense and offense

 5. Predictable & Variety:  

• Practice can become easily boring with the same drills 
• I keep my schedule and practice format predictable, but continually introduce new progressions and drills to my practice
• I stay with drills until they master them 
• If I sense things are becoming to boring I change the format 

6. Competition: 

• Encourage an atmosphere of hard competition too simulate a game-like level of play
• One of the best ways to create competition is to add back and forward pressure
• Keep score at practice of the things you are focusing on

7. Accountability: 

• Considering rewarding hard play (I.e. Hustling for loose pucks, winning battles on the boards and getting rebounds.)
• Hold your players accountable for their performance
• Provide continuous positive feedback, and punishing poor play

 8. Winning & Improving Is Fun: 

• Don’t take yourself too seriously

• Make sure your players are having fun or they’ll lose their drive and focus for training.

9. We focus on drill that stress the following: 

• Multiple touches & reps
• Multiple groups
• Multiple skill drills

10.  Utilize Small Area Ice Drill:

• The younger the group, the more time I would spend on small ice drills.

• Small area drills give you more touches & reps
• Isolate one or more skills

11. End With Small Games

Work on basic game principles including; Pressure, Possession, Defense,  Passing, Movement, Shooting & Rebounding! Set the game up to target an area of your performance.

• Design small side to sided games
• Diagonal half-ice games 

12. Teams need to Scrimmage:

• Practice game situations 
• It is very hard to duplicating game situations with drills

Power Thoughts:

“Repetition of the same thought or physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic reflex.”
                                                                            -Norman Vincent Peale

“Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality.”   -Earl Nightingale 

Sports Psychology Tips:

Create a List and Improve Your Game: 

Dennis O’Connor, consider America’s Greatest Sailor, won the America’s Cup four times. Dennis O’Connor, “said”  The list is a powerful tool. The list allows you to mentally prepare, prioritize and visualize the steps necessary to win.”  Research shows, when you write down performance goals on a list, your chances of succeeding increase. Make the time today to create your list. Write down, outline your goals and improve your chances to win.  

Bad Offensive and Defensive Gap Control

Teaching Points:

1. Defenders must maintain good offensive and defensive gap.

2. Maintain gap of 2 sticks through center ice. 

3. Maintain gap of 1 stick at blue line. 

4. On even situations pressure up on puck carrier.

Tactical Mistakes by Baskent:

• Baskent Defender is two zones away from the puck

• Baskent is only attacking with four players

• Baskent  defenders are giving away free ice

• Baskent fails to maintain good gap control on puck carrier

Related Videos & Teaching Points:

Four Mistakes Made by Turkey  on Defensive Rush 2011 IIHF WC:

• Turkey defenders backing up, giving away ice
• No free shots
• Forwards, not backchecking
• Goaltender needs to come out to top of crease

Power Thoughts:

“Overthinking is not going to make anything better.“
-Unknown

“We are dying from overthinking. We are slowly killing ourselves by thinking about everything. Think. Think. Think. You can never trust the human mind anyway. It’s a death trap.”

 -Anthony Hopkins  

Read The Puck Carrier Is On Backhand and Pressure Up

Two Playing Rules:

1.  Pressure the puck carrier when on backhand.

2. Defensive players need to  stop in passing lanes. 

Related Videos & Teaching Points:

Playing Rules:

• Always clear the puck to the corner
• Always pressure on lose pucks and clears

Three Essential Playing Rules for Good Defensive Tactics:

Power Thoughts:

“If one advances confidently in the direction of one’s dreams, and endeavors to live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”    – 

Henry David Thoreau 

 
“To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect.”

                                                                                          -Oscar Wilde

“High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation.”   

–

Jack Kinder 

Sports Psychology Tips:

The Power Of Your Inner Dialogue:

This story was first told by Joel Osteen Ministries.

I changes parts of the story to relate to Sports Psychology.

During the 1999, Jose Lima was the star pitcher for the Houston Astros.  His record was  21-10, 3.58 ERA, 3 complete games, 246 innings pitched.   During that year Lima was one of the best pitchers in all of baseball.  But then the  Astros moved from the Astrodome to their new ballpark. The fence in left field was much closer than the fence in the Astrodome. It favored the hitters and made it more difficult on the pitchers.  The first time Jose Lima visited the new ballpark, he looked at the fence, and said, ” I’ll never be able to pitch in here. The fence is way too close.”  The next season, he went from being a 21-game winner to a 16-game loser. His record was  7-16,  6.65 ERA,  O complete games, 196 innings pitched.   What went wrong? The Law of Expectations tells us that whatever one expects, with confidence, becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.  What we believe will happen, those beliefs can be positive or negative. This negative inner dialogue not only affects the way we feel but the way we play. All our performances are influenced by our thoughts. If our thoughts are positive, we will play better and  have more positive energy. “You are snared by the words of your mouth…” (Proverbs 6:2, NKJV)

Stopping for Loose Puck on Faceoff -Alparslan Bakanoğlu

Rules: 

• The strong side wing (LW) must stop for loose pucks

Related Videos & Teaching Point: 

Team Canada Defensive Zone Face Off – Weak Side Winger Post Up Low Near Goal Line

New York Rangers Quick Transition On Defensive Zone Face Off

USA Creating Problems for Finland on Defensive Zone Face Offs

Power Thoughts:

Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world.

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sports Psychology Tips:


Coaches Must Demanded From Themselves To Follow a Definite Plan for Success:

Great coaching requires that you follow a plan, emphasizing organization and working efficiently on and off the ice.  It’s important that coaches do not get distracted from  routines imposed on them from outside the game. Practice needs to start on time and end on time according to your plan; Not your moods! You have to keep your motivation high, make sure you follow your plan and get things done. 

• Follow the plan
• Read and feel the flow
• Know when to press forward
• Know when to make adjustments
• Know when to rest

Czech Republic 2-1-2 Overload Defensive Zone Coverage

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Tactics:  

•  2-1-2 Overload Defensive Zone Coverage

Principles:

• Taking away time and space

Positioning:

• Overload 5 players one side of ice

Mistakes Made by Czech Republic:

• Czech players were in good position; But sticks not on ice

Reads:

• Overload when puck is in corner
• Overload when puck is on boards

 Keys:

• Maintain 2-1-2 Defensive Balance

• Always have pressure on puck

• Sticks must be on ice

• Maintain Man You Goal

• Move quickly when puck is moved from one side of ice to other

Rules:

• Always have pressure on puck carrier
• Always out number the opposition
• Finish your checks
• 1st man body, 2nd man puck
• Man, You, Goal
• Body in shooting lane
• Sticks in passing lanes

Related Videos & Teaching Points:

Canada 2-1-2 Overload Defensive Zone Coverage IIHF WC 2012

Power Thoughts:

“At Boston University, I motivated negatively.  I found that although it can work at first, by the end of the year, everyone is dying for the year to end and you have lost them.  The last two years at BU I motivated positively and got much better

results.”

-Rick Pitino

Leadership Tips:

John C. Maxwell’s brand new book, “The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth” 

• The Law of Modeling: It’s Hard to Improve When You Have No One But Yourself to Follow
• The Law of the Mirror: You Must See Value in Yourself to Add Value to Yourself
• The Law of the Rubber Band: Growth Stops When You Lose the Tension Between Where You Are and Where You Could Be
• The Law of Contribution: Developing Yourself Enables You to Develop Others

You Cannot Win Without Leaders – One Leader Is Not Enough:

Chuck Daly – Head Coach

The 1992 United States Men’s Olympic Basketball Team, coined the “Dream Team”, was the first American Olympic team to feature active NBA players. The Dream Team defeated its opponents by an average of almost 44 points en route to the gold medal against Croatia at the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona.  The team was coached by Chuck Daly, assisted by Lenny Wilkens, P. J. Carlesimo, and Mike Krzyzewski.

The below excerpt is from “Dream Team” by Jack McCallum.

The following comes from Chuck Daly’s first team meeting with the 1992 Olympic “Dream Team.

Finally, Daly approached the most delicate subject, one even  more frightening than terrorism since it was well within the realm of possibility.

“Look, there are twelve of you, and you’re all All-Stars and future Hall of Famers,” said Daly. “and there is no way I can get all of the minutes you’re use to having on —-“

Magic and Jordan interrupted him.

“That isn’t going to be a problem,” said Jordan.

Michael Jordan

“We’re here to win, and nobody is going to care about playing time, Chuck,” Magic said.

Magic Johnson

Such problems, particularly the knotty one of minutes, are rarely solved that easily. This one was.  Magic and Jordan said there would not be a problem, and that was that.

The two best investments a coach can make:

• Improve your leadership skills
• Invest in the development of your players leadership skills

Surround yourself with other good leaders:

 Mike Krzyzewski

 Lenny Wilkens

 P. J. Carlesimo

Larry Bird

Surround yourself with talent:

The Dream Team roster: Charles Barkely, Larry Bird, Clyde Drexler, Patrick Ewing, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Christian Laettner, Karl Malone, Chris Mullen, Scottie Pippen, David Robinson, and John Stockon.

The best teams do not always win!  When  the best teams fail to win, it is usually because of leadership.

Power Thoughts:

“It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit.” – John Wooden

“Leaders aren’t born; they are made.  And they are made just like anything else, through hard work.  And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.”                                                 -Vince Lombardi

Mark Messier Leads The Way:

Related Videos & Teaching Points:

Everything is Possible With The Right Plan, Team – Keith McAdams …

Learning From Coach Mike Krzyzewski – Keith McAdams Coaching …

Book Recommendation:

The Art of Passing

Philosophy:

The best passing team can become the best offensive and defensive club.

• They see the ice better than other clubs
• They see players away from the puck 

Term:

• Good vision leads to good offensive and defensive decisions

Four “T’s” of Passing:

Black Sea Cup:  Erzurum Gençlikspor & Georgia 

• Technique
• Type
• Think & Execute Off Puck 
• Timing

The Four T’s of Passing are key to developing fundamental sound players. 

The best players maintain good technique at all times. Good technique must be emphasized on every pass. 

• Cup, Push, Point

The passer must choose the right type of pass. The player must choose when to use touch passes, first and second touch skating and passing. Players must choose when to make short or long pass. Players must choose when to pass to stick, space or use no space play. Players need to know when to use the boards to make a pass or clear.

Types of Passes

• Forehand
• Backhand
• 1 touch, 2 touch, 3 touch
• 1 time
• Saucer
• Snap
• Slap
• Use of boards

Each player must be “thinking off the puck” and working on being in position to receive a pass. Players need to work on things like:  Am I calling for the puck when open? Can I see the puck? Am I in the best place for a pass? How can I give my teammate an option? Can I create space for others? The best players are always thinking and executing “OFF the Puck”.

I skate to where the puck is going to be, not to where it has been – Wayne Gretzky

The 4th “T” is for timing. Both the player with the puck and without the puck need to work on timing skills. Timing is everything in hockey. Arrive a little to fast, a little to slow and the play results in a turnover. The player with the puck must choose the right pace of the pass. Pass to hard it arrives to fast. Pass to slow, it behind the receiver or the puck is intercepted.

Sweeney Drill – 1 v 0

Term:

• Control Skate, Communicate & Accelerate

Coaches must work on the “Four T’s” if they want to improve their team play. When players master the three T’s, puck handling, passing, scoring and tactics will all improve.

 

Techniques:   

Receiving Passes:

• Always position yourself where you can see the puck clearly
• Call for the puck
• Your stick needs to be out in front of your body
• Your stick needs to be on the ice
• Your stick needs to form a right angle when receiving pass
• Skate to the puck, do not stop skating and reach

Flip Pass to Open Space and Soft Hands:

Dallas Stars Tic-Tac-Toe Goal 3-27-10

Ducks Stretch Man, Filling 3 Lanes and Drop Pass 2007 Playoffs

Ducks Stretch and Cross 2007 Playoffs

KHL Back Pass 2010-11

KHL 2010-11 – Back Pass, Relay Pass, 1 v 0 Possession Screen

No Space Play Center Ice World University 2011

No Space Play Breakout World University 2011

Thorton Know When To Pass Soft 2011

Related Videos & Teaching Points: 

Nine Words to Improve Your Passing Game: 

MOVE YOUR MOUTH, MOVE YOUR LEGS & MOVE THE PUCK

Sweeney Drill – 1 v 0

Sweeney Drill – 1 v 0

3 v 1 Wise Drill (Part 1)

3 v 1 Wise Drill (Part 2)

Power Thoughts:

“A winner never whines.” 

                   -Paul Brown 

Sports Psychology Tips:

The video has an inspirational message on responding to challenges by the choices that we make, including:

1. Courage

2. Belief

3. Attitude

4. Purpose

Congratulations:  
All five 15 year old player  from ERZURUM GENÇLİK SPOR   eligible for Turkish National  Team, made the club. Every player from ERZURUM GENÇLİK SPOR  U14 National Championship team was invited to TBHF National Development Camp.

Ömer Kantar,  SeFa TaKar, Sefa Kavaz, Fatih Emin Faner and Muhammet Karagül.

Keith McAdams Coaching Tips: USA Creating Problems for Finland on Defensive Zon…

USA Creating Problems for Finland on Defensive Zone Face Offs

Moving Behind Center for Shot

 Moving Puck Back to Point & Across

Wing @ Hash Mark Moves Puck Back to Wing @ Top of Circle for Shot

Team USA Scores Goal on 4 v 4 Offensive Zone Face Off

RELATED VIDEOS & TEACHING POINTS:

Keith McAdams Coaching Tips: Teaching Highlights IIHF World …

Keith McAdams Coaching Tips: Teaching Highlights IIHF World …

Keith McAdams Coaching Tips: Teaching Highlights IIHF World …

Keith McAdams Coaching Tips: Teaching Highlights IIHF World …

Power Thoughts:

“Goals determine what you’re going to be.”
-Julius Erving

“If you’re bored with life — you don’t get up every morning with a burning desire to do things — you don’t have enough goals.”
-Lou Holtz

“My philosophy of life is that if we make up our mind what we are going to make of our lives, then work hard toward that goal, we never lose – somehow we win out.”
-Ronald Reagan

“Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal or ideal.”
-Earl Nightingale

Sports Psychology Tips:

Outcome Goal: 

Is a goal that you do not have 100% control of.  For example, I will win a gold medal.

Performance Goal: 

Is a goal you have 100% control over. For example, I will get up each day at 6:00 am every morning and run. 

Action Step for Today: 

1. Write down the  five most important outcome goals, you want to achieve in the next twelve months. You must make a commitment to achieving them – no matter what it takes.
2. Write down the performance goals you will need to achieve in each of the above goals. 
3. Performance goals are key to creating positive momentum to achieve your outcome goals.

Keith McAdams Coaching Tips: Norway Control Breakout & Rush

Norway Control Breakout & Rush

Slides/Drawing

Control Breakout:  

• Follow a set pattern

Keys:

• Stop behind net
• Control skate
• Timing
• Filling three lanes
• Width & depth in the attack

Terms:

• Control Breakout, Sure Entry, Possession, Set up

Rules:

• Move the puck to the fastest skater
• Form Offensive Triangle

Related Videos & Teaching Points:

Japan Breakout and 3 v 2 Tactics, World University Games 2011

DPR Korea Weak Side Breakout Pass & Offensive Control

Keith McAdams Coaching Tips: Norway Control Breakout & Rush

Keith McAdams Coaching Tips

Power Thoughts:

“Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next.”

-George Steinbrenner

“One way to break up any kind of tension is good deep breathing.”
-Byron Nelson

Sports Psychology Tips:

Centering:  

1. The concentration of attention and energy on your game.
2. One deep, slow breath
3. Your breath must be slow, but game functional. 
4. You need to teach yourself to breathe deeply throughout the game.
5. Practice breathing deeply during your practice.

One Deep Breath Will Mean a Lot to Your Game: 

• On bench – Sit tall and breathe deeply
• On face off –  Be in good hockey position and breathe deeply.
• During the game – Pick your spot and have one good deep breath.

Keith McAdams Coaching Tips: Team Canada Defensive Zone Face Off – Weak Side Wi…

SYSTEM:

Good teams breakout out of their defensive zone quickly. Getting available quickly is the key to effective breakouts.

Team Canada Positioning on Face Off:

• Center on Center
• Defense boards side must pick up wing
• Defense picks up wing middle ice 
• Middle forward through middle between center & defense for loose puck, Go to point or pick up loose puck
• Outside wing moves out to cover point

TACTICS:

• Strong Side Wing going through middle must stop and get loose puck
• Weak Side Winger post up quickly on the boards down near goal line

TECHNIQUE:

• See the puck
• Call for the puck
• Stick should be on the ice as a target for pass

Rules:

• Always face the play

Related Videos & Teaching Points:

Teaching Highlights IIHF World Champiohsips , Division 3

Power Thoughts: 

“Offense is spacing…spacing is offense.” –Chuck Daly

“Instead of focusing on that circumstances that you cannot change – focus strongly and powerfully on the circumstances that you can.”  – Joy Page 

Sports Psychology Tips:

1969 World Champions, ‘ Amazin’ Mets:

 I wanted advise how to become a great catcher. I was 10 years old.  Jerry Grote, the great New York Mets catcher told me the following:

“Focus on what you want; Not what you do not want. A good catcher tell the pitcher what to do, not what not to do.”  -Jerry Grote