1. Leadership “ Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions. ” Leadership is “taking strides towards tough issues” Good Times vs Tough Times Leadership is “to get someone to do something they may not like, but in the end they want to do it” Core Hockey Training

2. Pre Task – Mention coaches name and what you believe is their top 3 leadership/communication traits! 1) Servant Leader 2) Leads from the front 3) Accountability & Responsibility (Respect and Trust) 1) Servant Leader 2) Leads from the front 3) Accountability & Responsibility (Respect and Trust) Points On Leadership 1) Know the people under your supervision Assistant coaches, trainer, manager, Association directorAssistant coaches, trainer, manager, Association director You are a leader only if people are following and, when a coach demonstrates he or she understands what it ’ s like to do the jobs of the workers, and learns how those jobs are done, they will follow him or her anywhere. him or her anywhere. Core Hockey Training

3. 2) Prioritize Your Responsibilities Number one job of a coach is have the best team possible on the ice every practice and game. Few Coaches understand what their “ Primary Responsibility ” is. Consequently, they don ’ t fulfill it because they ’ re too busy trying to do it all. Few Coaches understand what their “ Primary Responsibility ” is. Consequently, they don ’ t fulfill it because they ’ re too busy trying to do it all. Some coaches spend a great deal of time on “ Administration tasks ” instead of the progress of his/her players. Some coaches spend a great deal of time on “ Administration tasks ” instead of the progress of his/her players. The primary responsibility of some leaders, as they see it, is to be liked by everyone. Friend vs Accountability The primary responsibility of some leaders, as they see it, is to be liked by everyone. Friend vs Accountability “ If you want to make good use of your time, you ’ ve got to know what ’ s most important and then give it all you ’ ve got. ” “ If you want to make good use of your time, you ’ ve got to know what ’ s most important and then give it all you ’ ve got. ” Coach Wooden Core Hockey Training

4. 3) Create a Family Great leaders care about those that work with them, not only as players/staff, but as people. They also take an active interest in the lives of their personnel, like family, hobbies, and dreams. They rejoice with them, hurt with them, and show concern when it is needed. Great leaders care about those that work with them, not only as players/staff, but as people. They also take an active interest in the lives of their personnel, like family, hobbies, and dreams. They rejoice with them, hurt with them, and show concern when it is needed. Leaders = Parenting Leaders = Parenting Great Leaders become the head of a family and, in time, develop that family into ‘ one ’ where people trust each other, like to be around each other, and look out for each other, just as the leader has done. Great Leaders become the head of a family and, in time, develop that family into ‘ one ’ where people trust each other, like to be around each other, and look out for each other, just as the leader has done. Core Hockey Training

5. 4) Develop a Team Behind every great team, you ’ ll find a great leader. Behind every great team, you ’ ll find a great leader. “ Unselfish Team Play ” It is a tough task because each player wants their ego stroked and be the “ player ”. How do you take a group of “ my right ” players and convince them to sacrifice what they could do for themselves, and instead do what they should do for the group? How do you get them to buy into one single goal – “ The Process ” to a Championship? “ Unselfish Team Play ” It is a tough task because each player wants their ego stroked and be the “ player ”. How do you take a group of “ my right ” players and convince them to sacrifice what they could do for themselves, and instead do what they should do for the group? How do you get them to buy into one single goal – “ The Process ” to a Championship? It takes a leader to bring them all together and mold them into a group of eager and likeminded team players. It takes a skilled leader to help them understand, teamwork is a two-sided coin. On one side, individual success is dependent on the help of others. The other side is where team success is contingent on the contribution of the individual. It takes a leader to bring them all together and mold them into a group of eager and likeminded team players. It takes a skilled leader to help them understand, teamwork is a two-sided coin. On one side, individual success is dependent on the help of others. The other side is where team success is contingent on the contribution of the individual. How can you develop a focused and committed TEAM. I believe its thru “ connections ”. CONTINUED …. How can you develop a focused and committed TEAM. I believe its thru “ connections ”. CONTINUED …. Core Hockey Training

6. 4) Develop a Team CONTINUED ……… Four Connections (for on and off ice): Four Connections (for on and off ice): Create Connections - Each role was connected to all the other roles. One could not work without the others. Connections create dependency.Create Connections - Each role was connected to all the other roles. One could not work without the others. Connections create dependency. Explain Connections – A leader must be very good at defining each role and explaining how they are connected and, within every situation, how they could help each other.Explain Connections – A leader must be very good at defining each role and explaining how they are connected and, within every situation, how they could help each other. Recognize Good Connections – Praise the great connections that are built! Great leaders will praise these connections no matter what role they have on the team. This is what helps develop the believe that everyone is “ key ” to the team success!Recognize Good Connections – Praise the great connections that are built! Great leaders will praise these connections no matter what role they have on the team. This is what helps develop the believe that everyone is “ key ” to the team success! Fix Loose Connections - What do you do if a player is not connected to the others?, “ The bench is a coach ’ s greatest ally. ” The leader can fulfill numbers one, two, and three above but, if he does not “ bench ” those that become “ islands, ” he will not develop the best team possible. In fact, it will fall apart.Fix Loose Connections - What do you do if a player is not connected to the others?, “ The bench is a coach ’ s greatest ally. ” The leader can fulfill numbers one, two, and three above but, if he does not “ bench ” those that become “ islands, ” he will not develop the best team possible. In fact, it will fall apart. Core Hockey Training

7. 4) Setting Goals Most player know the “ ultimate goal ” – Put this goal away in the filing cabinet! Most player know the “ ultimate goal ” – Put this goal away in the filing cabinet! Use short range goals that focus on “ everyday ” improvement. Both in-terms of team and individual Use short range goals that focus on “ everyday ” improvement. Both in-terms of team and individual On ice skills, tactical, systemsOn ice skills, tactical, systems Mental trainingMental training Off ice habits – eating, sleeping, hydrationOff ice habits – eating, sleeping, hydration School, familySchool, family Kodiaks – Use 7 game segmentsKodiaks – Use 7 game segments Using the term the “ Process ” – New Buzz word Using the term the “ Process ” – New Buzz word Key factor is to Monitor the goals. Good leaders are not afraid to change the goals for individuals or team at anytime during the season! Key factor is to Monitor the goals. Good leaders are not afraid to change the goals for individuals or team at anytime during the season! Core Hockey Training

8. 5) Respect and Trust Respect – coach to coach, player to player, Coach to player, Organization to head coachRespect – coach to coach, player to player, Coach to player, Organization to head coach Build respect by communication, honesty, emotional control, fight the battle or not, common goal?Build respect by communication, honesty, emotional control, fight the battle or not, common goal? Fall on the sword – specifically to protect your team publicallyFall on the sword – specifically to protect your team publically Do what you say you will do – Be prepared to be uncomfortableDo what you say you will do – Be prepared to be uncomfortable RECOGNIZE the inherent worth of all human beings. ELIMINATE derogatory words and phrases from your vocabulary. SPEAK with people – not at them…or about them. PRACTICE empathy. Walk awhile in others ’ shoes. EARN respect from others through respect-worthy behaviors. CONSIDER others ’ feelings before speaking and acting. TREAT everyone with dignity and courtesy.RECOGNIZE the inherent worth of all human beings. ELIMINATE derogatory words and phrases from your vocabulary. SPEAK with people – not at them…or about them. PRACTICE empathy. Walk awhile in others ’ shoes. EARN respect from others through respect-worthy behaviors. CONSIDER others ’ feelings before speaking and acting. TREAT everyone with dignity and courtesy. Core Hockey Training

9. 5) Respect and Trust CONTINUED ……….. Trust – If you earn the players respect, the trust within the team is built much quicker Once you have trust – the magic starts to happen: PridePride PassionPassion CaringCaring Team UnityTeam Unity BeliefBelief Work ethic with sense of purposeWork ethic with sense of purpose Ability to over come adversityAbility to over come adversity Play beyond your meansPlay beyond your means AccountabilityAccountability Core Hockey Training