The Problems With Social Media In Hockey

In this episode, I’m taking you back to a moment that shaped the way I’ve looked at hockey drills for decades. It started in a Boston meeting room, long before USA Hockey had its current name, when a simple question opened my eyes to the hidden negatives tucked inside even our best‑intentioned drills.

What came out of that night still affects how I coach, how I design practices, and how I evaluate the flashy videos we all see on social media today.

If there’s one takeaway I hope sticks with you, it’s that every drill carries both a benefit and a potential drawback — and our job is to see both. When we match our drills to the real chaos of the game, players grow in ways that highlight reels can’t capture.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, your experiences, or even the drills you’re questioning these days. Drop a comment and let’s keep the conversation going.