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Man in the Arena

By CoachC | April 26, 2026 |

Developing One World‑Class Skill — Part 1

Every once in a while, a message from the past lands with surprising force on today’s athletes, parents, and coaches. That’s exactly why I decided to revisit one of the most quoted passages in sports culture — The Man in the Arena — and record a short podcast episode to go with it.

Hockey Drills Must Evolve

By CoachC | April 20, 2026 |

This might be the second most important teaching principle any hockey coach, parent, or player could ever know. But, let me take you back for a moment. Years ago, one of my old Physical Education professors warned us about a trap that coaches still fall into today. He’d say: “If you keep running the same drill over and over, you’re not teaching anymore — you’re just killing the clock.”

Developing One World‑Class Skill — Part 2

By CoachC | April 12, 2026 |

Every player has a natural leaning — something they do a little better than the rest. The key is identifying that strength early and building it into something undeniable. In this episode, we break down the process of selecting the right skill, understanding what makes it valuable, and creating a training approach that actually sticks.

Developing One World‑Class Skill — Part 1

By CoachC | April 12, 2026 |

Most players try to get better at everything all at once, and that’s exactly why so many of them never break through. In this episode, we look at the power of developing one world‑class skill — the kind of ability that changes how coaches see you, how teammates rely on you, and how opponents react to you.