6 – PRESIDENT MARK – Energy Is Contagious™

Let’s Make Hockey FUN.

Walk into any hockey rink.

Before the first puck is dropped…

Before the first whistle blows…

Before the first drill—or rather, game—begins…

Players can already feel the energy.

Some coaches bring excitement.

Some bring pressure.

Children notice the difference immediately.

Great coaches understand that their attitude often becomes the team’s attitude.

Players Follow The Coach

If the coach is excited…

Players become excited.

If the coach is positive…

Players become positive.

If the coach enjoys being at the rink…

Players usually do too.

Energy spreads quickly.

The question every coach should ask is:

“What kind of energy am I bringing today?”

Smile More Often

Smiling doesn’t mean lowering expectations.

It means showing children that hockey is supposed to be enjoyable.

Celebrate a great play.

Laugh when something funny happens.

Enjoy the little moments.

Those moments build memories.

Enthusiasm Is A Coaching Skill

Some people believe enthusiasm is something you’re born with.

It isn’t.

It’s a choice.

Children respond to coaches who love being on the ice.

Passion is contagious.

Enthusiasm creates excitement.

Excitement creates FUN.

Bring Energy Every Practice

Players may forget today’s score.

They may forget today’s skating game.

They won’t forget how practice made them feel.

If they leave the rink smiling…

You’ve already accomplished something important.

The Coach Sets The Tone

Every practice begins with the coach.

Every practice ends with the coach.

The energy you bring influences everything in between.

Bring enthusiasm.

Bring encouragement.

Bring positivity.

Most of all…

Bring FUN.

Because…

Childhood Is Temporary.

Let’s Make Hockey FUN.

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Energy Is Contagious™ Truths

• Players Reflect Their Coach.
• Enthusiasm Creates Excitement.
• Smiles Build Memories.
• Positive Energy Inspires Confidence.
• Great Coaches Set The Tone.
• FUN Begins With The Coach.

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Continue Your Hockey Journey

• Coach Leadership™
• Games, Not Drills™
• Every Activity Has A Purpose™
• Practice → Game → Drive Home™
• Time For NHL FUN!™
• My Signature Move™
• Every Player Matters™
• Great Practices Don’t Happen By Accident™

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Our mission is simple:

Let’s Keep Hockey FUN.

Because…

Childhood Is Temporary.

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Together…

Let’s Keep Hockey FUN.

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We understand the game because we’ve lived the game.

Let’s Keep Hockey FUN.

Because Childhood Is Temporary.