Understanding the College Recruiting Process – A Data Driven Approach
When a freshman commits to a major division one school, we hear about it. We talk about it on social...
Pay Attention to Your “C” Players!
In a world where eight and ten-year-old players are labeled “all stars” and “top prospects”, it’s easy to lose sight...
How Is Your Tryout Going?
As we enter the final stretch of the regular season for youth and high school programs, it is a good...
You Did Not Receive an Offer, Selection, or Invite
I received a phone call from an unknown number the other day and mistakenly answered it. The pre-recorded person on...
The Importance of Imperfect Practice
The more we study youth athletic development, the more we realize how few absolutes there truly are. Take, for example,...
Get Them Moving and Focus on Skill in Youth Hockey Practices
The first priority of any youth hockey coach needs to be skill development. More important than tactics and systems is...
Stop Early Hockey College Recruiting
*This article deals specifically with hockey, but the arguments against recruiting early apply to most sports. The need for reform...
The Fortis Complete Athlete Program
The Fortis Complete Athlete program for hockey players is new and innovative. It is designed around what is best and...
The 10,000 Hour Rule
We often hear about the 10,000 rule as it relates to developing expertise in all areas of life from hockey...
Developing Grit in Youth Athletes
Developing grit in youth athletes is probably one of the toughest tasks a coach and parent can try to take...