4/6/17
Hello players,
In the past few sessions we have mentioned the importance of paying attention to details and work ethic. Below is an article that mentions several details to be mindful of as you prepare for the State Evaluation Camp, other try-outs or improving your game throughout the season. The important message here is that there are many things that coaches and scouts look for, and if you pay attention to these types of details, you can have a better chance to set yourself apart and stand out among the other players.
Thank you for attending the Preparation Clinic this year, we hope you enjoyed it and good luck to everyone at the State Evaluation Camp and any try-outs you may be attending.
Greg Leeb, Brent Gwidt & Jeff Levy
Pro Advantage Hockey
Hello players,
In the past few sessions we have mentioned the importance of paying attention to details and work ethic. Below is an article that mentions several details to be mindful of as you prepare for the State Evaluation Camp, other try-outs or improving your game throughout the season. The important message here is that there are many things that coaches and scouts look for, and if you pay attention to these types of details, you can have a better chance to set yourself apart and stand out among the other players.
Thank you for attending the Preparation Clinic this year, we hope you enjoyed it and good luck to everyone at the State Evaluation Camp and any try-outs you may be attending.
Greg Leeb, Brent Gwidt & Jeff Levy
Pro Advantage Hockey
3/30/17
"I believe the one thing that has the ability to separate good players from great players is attention to detail.....Taking pride in attention to detail will undoubtedly help a player form better habits and give them an opportunity to earn more recognition for their efforts."
--Ed Olczyk (16 year NHL veteran and NHL analyst)
In the two sessions we have had this week we have tried to emphasize the importance of players paying attention to details in practice and games. The above quote comes from an article (below) in which Ed Olczyk gives a few tips to players reminding them that the details matter. Brent and I also mentioned to the players at the end of last practice how a player can stand out by showing their work ethic and desire to be engaged in practice. This may include such actions and details as:
- being ready and hustling to a starting position of a drill
- being intense and ready for a rebound from the next shooter
- hustling to help coaches get the next drill ready
- making purposeful shots on net whether there is a goalie or not
- (Goalies) battling the shooters on every shot, communicating with defencemen,
working on puck-handling skills and technical movements
My message also included the fact that a player can also stand out in a negative way by NOT demonstrating their work ethic or desire to get better or show their enthusiasm to engage in the drills. A player's nonchalant body language can quickly create a negative perception of a player in a coach's mind. Changing this perception in a coach's mind can be difficult but can be done, and avoided in the first place, by consistently demonstrating an attention to details and a work ethic to be your best.
"The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day, that I never dog it."
--Wayne Gretzky
Players should also keep in mind that you never know who may be watching you. No matter the type of ice session you participate in, you should always treat it as an opportunity to improve and form good habits by paying attention to the details. You never know who you might impress and may potentially help advance both your hockey career and other pursuits off the ice.
The details matter and can make a difference!!
Greg Leeb & Brent Gwidt
Pro Advantage Hockey
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