Table of Contents for The Best 26 Years of John Russo's Coaches' Corner
Introduction 9
CHAPTER 1 – COACHING PREVIEW 11
1-1 Basics of Coaching (2008-09) 13
1-2 The Role of the Coach - Part I (1998-99) 13
1-3 The Role of the Coach - Part II (1998-99) 14
1-4 Top Ten Important Coaching Priorities (2001-02) 15
1-5 Great Coaching Traits (1996-97) 17
1-6 Developing Your Own Style (1989-90) 18
1-7 Developing the Process (2009-10) 19
1-8 Coaching Philosophies (1986-87) 20
1-9 Winning Coach, Successful Coach (1992-93) 21
1-10 Mental/Emotional Aspects of Coaching (2002-03) 23
1-11 Hockey: Fun and Enjoyment (1988-89) 24
1-12 Responsibility: Teaching the Game (1991-92) 25
1-13 Choosing the Right Coaches (1990's) 26
1-14 Hockey is a Rote Sport (1989-90) 27
1-15 Problem Areas for Young Coaches (2011-12) 28
1-16 Handling Assistant Coaches (2001-02) 29
1-17 Assistant Coaching (1987-88) 31
1-18 Coaching Defensemen (2011-12) 32
1-19 Giving up Control By Craig Sarner (2000) 33
1-20 Coaching Situations (2009-10) 34
1-21 Handling Problem Players/Parents (1998-99) 35
1-22 Teaching Players to Play with Class (2008-09) 36
1-23 Coaching Players with a Dream, a Vision (1990-91) 38
1-24 Good Coaching: Trying New Things (2000's) 39
CHAPTER 2 – GETTING READY 41
2-1 Here We Go Again (1989-90) 43
2-2 Getting Ready for the Season (1991-92) 44
2-3 Tryouts - Skills and Emotions (1988-99) 45
2-4 Early Season Coaching Concerns (1987-88) 46
2-5 Get Ready, Get Set (1997-98) 47
2-6 Equipment Decisions (1986-87) 48
2-7 Selecting and Developing Positions (2001-02) 50
2-8 Dealing with Team Unity (2010-11) 51
2-9 Detecting/Handling Health Problems (1990-91) 52
2-10 Preventing/Dealing with Injuries and Illness (1993-94) 53
2-11 Pre-Game Player Prep (2009-10) 55
CHAPTER 3 – RELATIONS, PSYCHOLOGY, DISCIPLINE, ATTITUDE 57
3-1 Important Relationships for Coaches – Part I (1991-92) 59
3-2 Important Relationships for Coaches - Part II (1991-92) 60
3-3 How Much of Coaching is Psychology (1989-90) 60
3-4 Team Discipline (2002-03) 61
3-5 Coaching Psychological Performance - Part I (2005-06) 62
3-6 Coaching Psychological Performance - Part II (2005-06) 63
3-7 Coaching Psychological Performance - Part III (2005-06) 64
3-8 What Makes Young Athletes Tick - Part I (2001-02) 65
3-9 What Makes Young Athletes Tick - Part II (2001-02) 66
3-10 What Makes Young Athletes Tick - Part III (2001-02) 67
3-11 Proper Psychology from the First Practice (1998-99) 69
3-12 Combinations for Team Optimization (1996-97) 70
3-13 Taking Your Team to Higher Levels (1988-89) 71
3-14 How Does Self-Confidence Fit Into Success (1993-94) 72
3-15 Self vs. Team Attitudes (1999-00) 73
3-16 Breed Self-Confidence (1998-99) 74
3-17 Providing Players with Confidence (1991-92) 75
3-18 Ya Gotta Have Heart (2000's) 76
3-19 Discipline and Corrections vs. Confidence (1997-98) 77
3-20 Improving with Visualization Techniques (1991-92) 78
3-21 Mental Toughness - By Dr. Wayne Harris, Guest Writer (1989-90) 79
3-22 Individual and Program Goals - By Dr. Wayne Harris, Guest Writer 81
(1990-91)
CHAPTER 4 – EFFECTIVE PRACTICES 85
4-1 Planning Good Practices (2011-12) 87
4-2 Practice Organization (1995-96) 88
4-3 Starting and Ending Practice Activities (1991-92) 89
4-4 Running Enthusiastic Practices – Part I (2004-05) 90
4-5 Running Enthusiastic Practices – Part II (2004-05) 92
4-6 Coaching with Progression (1993-94) 93
4-7 Improving Practices (2000's) 94
4-8 Improving Practices (1991-92) 95
4-9 Basics for Developing Players (1993-94) 97
4-10 The Importance of Pace and Intensity (1992-93) 98
4-11 Changing How We Teach - Part I (2001-02) 98
4-12 Changing How We Teach - Part II (2001-02) 100
4-13 Changing How We Teach - Part III (2001-02) 102
CHAPTER 5 – POSITION DEVELOPMENT - SKATERS 105
5-1 Seven Characteristics of Elite Defenseman (2011-2012) 105
5-2 Defensemen Guidelines (2001-02) 108
5-3 Defensemen – Part I (1989-90) 109
5-4 Defensemen – Part II (1989-90) 111
5-5 Defensemen – Part III (1989-90) 112
5-6 Defensemen – Part IV (1989-90) 113
5-7 Defensemen - Part V (1989-90) 114
5-8 Developing Defensemen - Part I (1992-93) 115
5-9 Developing Defensemen- Part II (1992-93) 116
5-10 Developing Defensemen – Part III (1992-93) 117
5-11 Developing Defensemen - Part IV (1992-1993) 119
5-12 Developing Defensemen – Part V (1992-93) 120
5-13 Defensemen – Keep it Simple (2008-09) 121
5-14 Another Look at Defensemen - Part I (2007-2008) 123
5-15 Another Look at Defensemen- Part II (2007-08) 124
5-16 Another Look at Defensemen – Part III (2007-08) 125
5-17 Defense Tips – Part I (2009-10) 126
5-18 Defense Tips - Part II (2009-10) 128
5-19 Defensemen Tips (1999-00) 129
5-20 Coaching Forwards: The Basics (1987-88) 130
5-21 Shooting to Score: What are the Odds? (2008-09) 131
5-22 Basics for Handling Face-offs (1993-94) 133
5-23 Teaching Stickhandling/Puckhandling (1992-93) 135
5-24 Puckhandling - Part I (2010-11) 136
5-25 Puckhandling - Part II (2010-11) 137
5-26 Puckhandling - Part III (2010-11) 139
5-27 Puckhandling - Part IV (2010-11) 141
5-28 Puckhandling - Part V (2010-11) 142
5-29 Developing Player Skills by Bob O'Connor, Guest Writer (1988-89) 144
5-30 Skill Assessment/Improvement (2008-09) 145
5-31 Checking Skills – Part I (1990-91) 147
5-32 Checking Skills – Part II (1990-91) 148
5-33 Checking Skills – Part III (1990-91) 148
CHAPTER 6 – POSITION DEVELOPMENT - GOALTENDERS 150
6-1 Common problems in developing goalies by Joe Bertagna (2000's) 151
6-2 Goaltending Troubleshooting at a Glance (2002-03) 152
6-3 Taking the Magic out of Coaching Goaltenders – 153
Part I by Merv Ellis, Guest Writer (1987-88)
6-4 Taking the Magic out of Coaching Goaltenders – Part II by Merv Ellis, 154
Guest Writer (1987-88)
6-5 Taking the Magic out of Coaching Goaltenders – Part III by Merv 155
Ellis, Guest Writer (1987-88)
6-6 Designing Practices around your Goaltenders by Jeff Lindquist, Guest 156
Writer (1991-92)
6-7 Coaching Goaltenders – Part I by Rob Little, Guest Writer (1992-93) 158
6-8 Coaching Goaltenders – Part II by Rob Little, Guest Writer (1992-93) 159
6-9 Goaltender Ideas (1996-97) 160
CHAPTER 7 – GAME SYSTEMS AND CONCEPTS 163
7-1 Systems – Part I (1986-87) 165
7-2 Systems – Part II (1986-87) 166
7-3 Systems – Part III (1986-87) 167
7-4 Systems – Part IV (1986-87) 169
7-5 Power Play Basics (1987-88) 169
7-6 Power Plays – Part I (2007-08) 170
7-7 Power Plays – Part II (2007-08) 171
7-8 Power Plays – Part III (2007-2008) 172
7-9 Operating a Successful Penalty Kill by Shannon Miller, Guest Writer 173
(2000's)
7-10 Penalty Killing (1987-88) 174
7-11 Penalty Killing (1997-98) 175
7-12 Cycling (1989-90) 176
7-13 Offensive Zone Cycling by Troy Jutting, Guest Writer (1989-90) 177
7-14 Forechecking Systems by Troy Jutting, Guest Writer (1997-98) 177
7-15 Coaching – Short Topic (2001-2002) 178
7-16 Breaking Out of the Defensive Zone by Bert Gilling, Guest Writer 179
(2010-2011)
7-17 Attacking the Offensive Zone - Part I (1997-98) 180
7-18 Attacking the Offensive Zone - Part II (1997-98) 182
7-19 Balancing Offense and Defense (1993-94) 182
7-20 Defense Competes, Defense Wins – Part I (1997-98) 184
7-21 Defense Competes, Defense Wins – Part II (1997-98) 185
7-22 Coaching Good TEAM Defense (2000's) 187
7-23 Team Defense, Team Offense – Part I (1996-97) 188
7-24 Team Defense, Team Offense – Part II (1996-97) 190
7-25 Backchecking and Back Pressure by Tom Serratore, Guest Writer 191
(2010-11)
7-26 Gap Control – The Key to Defensive Success by Troy Jutting, Guest 192
Writer (1997-98)
7-27 Anticipation (2009-2010) 193
7-28 Playing the Body (1997-98) 194
7-29 Scoring and Scorers (2001-02) 196
7-30 The Two-on-One (2011-12) 197
7-31 Defense Quarterback Philosophy of Coaching (1987-88) 198
7-32 Support, Support, Support (2011-12) 199
7-33 Coaching the Elements of Puck Protection by Ted Belisle, Guest 200
Writer (2010-11)
7-34 Team Concepts – Part I (2007-08) 201
7-35 Team Concepts – Part II (2007-08) 203
7-36 Team Concepts – Part III (2007-08) 204
7-37 Handling Faceoffs – Part I (2000's) 205
7-38 Handling Faceoffs – Part II (2000's) 206
CHAPTER 8 – GAME COACHING 209
8-1 Pre-Game and Game Duties (1986-87) 210
8-2 Game Coaching – Part I (1991-92) 211
8-3 Game Coaching – Part II (1991-92) 212
8-4 Game Coaching – Part III (1991-92) 214
8-5 Game Coaching – Part IV (1991-92) 216
8-6 Are You Ready to Play (1997-98) 217
8-7 Technical vs. Passionate Approach (1999-2000) 218
8-8 Coaches’ Game Activities (1998-99) 219
8-9 Proactive vs. Reactive Play (2001-02) 220
8-10 Game Strategies (1998-99) 221
8-11 Game Topics (2001-02) 222
8-12 Game Adjustments – Bench Coaching (1999-2000) 225
8-13 Overtime and Late Game Tips (2002-03) 226
8-14 Playoff Performance (1992-93) 227
8-15 The Little Things that Add Up (1997-98) 228
8-16 Speed and Pace of Game (2009-10) 229
8-17 Proactive vs. Reactive Play (1999-2000) 230
8-18 Team Defense (2006-07) 231
CHAPTER 9 – END OF THE SEASON/OFF SEASON ACTIVITIES 234
9-1 Off-season Work for Players (1992-93) 236
9-2 Off-season Training Techniques (1992-92) 237
9-3 Off-season Improvement Tips – Part I (1986-87) 238
9-4 Off-season Improvement Tips – Part II (1987-88) 239
9-5 Off-season Improvement Tips – Part III (1987-88) 240
9-6 Getting Ready for Next Season – Part I (1988-89) 241
9-7 Getting Ready for Next Season – Part II (1988-89) 242
9-8 Season-ending Activities for Coaches (1991-92) 243
9-9 Coaches Improvements in the Off-season (1992-1993) 244
9-10 Helping Players Understand Effort vs. Expectations (2001-02) 245
CHAPTER 10 – OTHER TOPICS 248
10-1 Academics (1989-90) 250
10-2 Player Eating Habits and Nutrition (1989-90) 250
10-3 Moving Kids Up (1990-91) 251
10-4 The Player Development Triangle (2000-01) 251
10-5 Dealing with Parents (2001-02) 253
10-6 Be Realistic Parents (2000-01) 254
10-7 Overcoaching/Undercoaching (1998-99) 255
10-8 Several Small Philosophy Topics (2007-08) 256
10-9 What Makes Exceptional Teams/Players (1999-2000) 258
10-10 Winning (2009-10) 259
10-11 What the Scouts are Looking For (2007-08) 260
10-12 Handling Recruiting and Cost of Mites – Part I (1990's-2000) 261
10-13 Handling the Teaching Concepts with Mites – Part II (1990's-2000) 263
10-14 What Makes Scorers (2005-06) 264
10-15 Blocking a Shot; Skill or Will?”, by Mike Eaves, U of Wisconsin, 265
Guest Writer (2000's)
10-16 Stickwork, by Mike Eaves & Kevin Patrick, U of Wisconsin, Guest 267
Writer (2000's)
Introduction 9
CHAPTER 1 – COACHING PREVIEW 11
1-1 Basics of Coaching (2008-09) 13
1-2 The Role of the Coach - Part I (1998-99) 13
1-3 The Role of the Coach - Part II (1998-99) 14
1-4 Top Ten Important Coaching Priorities (2001-02) 15
1-5 Great Coaching Traits (1996-97) 17
1-6 Developing Your Own Style (1989-90) 18
1-7 Developing the Process (2009-10) 19
1-8 Coaching Philosophies (1986-87) 20
1-9 Winning Coach, Successful Coach (1992-93) 21
1-10 Mental/Emotional Aspects of Coaching (2002-03) 23
1-11 Hockey: Fun and Enjoyment (1988-89) 24
1-12 Responsibility: Teaching the Game (1991-92) 25
1-13 Choosing the Right Coaches (1990's) 26
1-14 Hockey is a Rote Sport (1989-90) 27
1-15 Problem Areas for Young Coaches (2011-12) 28
1-16 Handling Assistant Coaches (2001-02) 29
1-17 Assistant Coaching (1987-88) 31
1-18 Coaching Defensemen (2011-12) 32
1-19 Giving up Control By Craig Sarner (2000) 33
1-20 Coaching Situations (2009-10) 34
1-21 Handling Problem Players/Parents (1998-99) 35
1-22 Teaching Players to Play with Class (2008-09) 36
1-23 Coaching Players with a Dream, a Vision (1990-91) 38
1-24 Good Coaching: Trying New Things (2000's) 39
CHAPTER 2 – GETTING READY 41
2-1 Here We Go Again (1989-90) 43
2-2 Getting Ready for the Season (1991-92) 44
2-3 Tryouts - Skills and Emotions (1988-99) 45
2-4 Early Season Coaching Concerns (1987-88) 46
2-5 Get Ready, Get Set (1997-98) 47
2-6 Equipment Decisions (1986-87) 48
2-7 Selecting and Developing Positions (2001-02) 50
2-8 Dealing with Team Unity (2010-11) 51
2-9 Detecting/Handling Health Problems (1990-91) 52
2-10 Preventing/Dealing with Injuries and Illness (1993-94) 53
2-11 Pre-Game Player Prep (2009-10) 55
CHAPTER 3 – RELATIONS, PSYCHOLOGY, DISCIPLINE, ATTITUDE 57
3-1 Important Relationships for Coaches – Part I (1991-92) 59
3-2 Important Relationships for Coaches - Part II (1991-92) 60
3-3 How Much of Coaching is Psychology (1989-90) 60
3-4 Team Discipline (2002-03) 61
3-5 Coaching Psychological Performance - Part I (2005-06) 62
3-6 Coaching Psychological Performance - Part II (2005-06) 63
3-7 Coaching Psychological Performance - Part III (2005-06) 64
3-8 What Makes Young Athletes Tick - Part I (2001-02) 65
3-9 What Makes Young Athletes Tick - Part II (2001-02) 66
3-10 What Makes Young Athletes Tick - Part III (2001-02) 67
3-11 Proper Psychology from the First Practice (1998-99) 69
3-12 Combinations for Team Optimization (1996-97) 70
3-13 Taking Your Team to Higher Levels (1988-89) 71
3-14 How Does Self-Confidence Fit Into Success (1993-94) 72
3-15 Self vs. Team Attitudes (1999-00) 73
3-16 Breed Self-Confidence (1998-99) 74
3-17 Providing Players with Confidence (1991-92) 75
3-18 Ya Gotta Have Heart (2000's) 76
3-19 Discipline and Corrections vs. Confidence (1997-98) 77
3-20 Improving with Visualization Techniques (1991-92) 78
3-21 Mental Toughness - By Dr. Wayne Harris, Guest Writer (1989-90) 79
3-22 Individual and Program Goals - By Dr. Wayne Harris, Guest Writer 81
(1990-91)
CHAPTER 4 – EFFECTIVE PRACTICES 85
4-1 Planning Good Practices (2011-12) 87
4-2 Practice Organization (1995-96) 88
4-3 Starting and Ending Practice Activities (1991-92) 89
4-4 Running Enthusiastic Practices – Part I (2004-05) 90
4-5 Running Enthusiastic Practices – Part II (2004-05) 92
4-6 Coaching with Progression (1993-94) 93
4-7 Improving Practices (2000's) 94
4-8 Improving Practices (1991-92) 95
4-9 Basics for Developing Players (1993-94) 97
4-10 The Importance of Pace and Intensity (1992-93) 98
4-11 Changing How We Teach - Part I (2001-02) 98
4-12 Changing How We Teach - Part II (2001-02) 100
4-13 Changing How We Teach - Part III (2001-02) 102
CHAPTER 5 – POSITION DEVELOPMENT - SKATERS 105
5-1 Seven Characteristics of Elite Defenseman (2011-2012) 105
5-2 Defensemen Guidelines (2001-02) 108
5-3 Defensemen – Part I (1989-90) 109
5-4 Defensemen – Part II (1989-90) 111
5-5 Defensemen – Part III (1989-90) 112
5-6 Defensemen – Part IV (1989-90) 113
5-7 Defensemen - Part V (1989-90) 114
5-8 Developing Defensemen - Part I (1992-93) 115
5-9 Developing Defensemen- Part II (1992-93) 116
5-10 Developing Defensemen – Part III (1992-93) 117
5-11 Developing Defensemen - Part IV (1992-1993) 119
5-12 Developing Defensemen – Part V (1992-93) 120
5-13 Defensemen – Keep it Simple (2008-09) 121
5-14 Another Look at Defensemen - Part I (2007-2008) 123
5-15 Another Look at Defensemen- Part II (2007-08) 124
5-16 Another Look at Defensemen – Part III (2007-08) 125
5-17 Defense Tips – Part I (2009-10) 126
5-18 Defense Tips - Part II (2009-10) 128
5-19 Defensemen Tips (1999-00) 129
5-20 Coaching Forwards: The Basics (1987-88) 130
5-21 Shooting to Score: What are the Odds? (2008-09) 131
5-22 Basics for Handling Face-offs (1993-94) 133
5-23 Teaching Stickhandling/Puckhandling (1992-93) 135
5-24 Puckhandling - Part I (2010-11) 136
5-25 Puckhandling - Part II (2010-11) 137
5-26 Puckhandling - Part III (2010-11) 139
5-27 Puckhandling - Part IV (2010-11) 141
5-28 Puckhandling - Part V (2010-11) 142
5-29 Developing Player Skills by Bob O'Connor, Guest Writer (1988-89) 144
5-30 Skill Assessment/Improvement (2008-09) 145
5-31 Checking Skills – Part I (1990-91) 147
5-32 Checking Skills – Part II (1990-91) 148
5-33 Checking Skills – Part III (1990-91) 148
CHAPTER 6 – POSITION DEVELOPMENT - GOALTENDERS 150
6-1 Common problems in developing goalies by Joe Bertagna (2000's) 151
6-2 Goaltending Troubleshooting at a Glance (2002-03) 152
6-3 Taking the Magic out of Coaching Goaltenders – 153
Part I by Merv Ellis, Guest Writer (1987-88)
6-4 Taking the Magic out of Coaching Goaltenders – Part II by Merv Ellis, 154
Guest Writer (1987-88)
6-5 Taking the Magic out of Coaching Goaltenders – Part III by Merv 155
Ellis, Guest Writer (1987-88)
6-6 Designing Practices around your Goaltenders by Jeff Lindquist, Guest 156
Writer (1991-92)
6-7 Coaching Goaltenders – Part I by Rob Little, Guest Writer (1992-93) 158
6-8 Coaching Goaltenders – Part II by Rob Little, Guest Writer (1992-93) 159
6-9 Goaltender Ideas (1996-97) 160
CHAPTER 7 – GAME SYSTEMS AND CONCEPTS 163
7-1 Systems – Part I (1986-87) 165
7-2 Systems – Part II (1986-87) 166
7-3 Systems – Part III (1986-87) 167
7-4 Systems – Part IV (1986-87) 169
7-5 Power Play Basics (1987-88) 169
7-6 Power Plays – Part I (2007-08) 170
7-7 Power Plays – Part II (2007-08) 171
7-8 Power Plays – Part III (2007-2008) 172
7-9 Operating a Successful Penalty Kill by Shannon Miller, Guest Writer 173
(2000's)
7-10 Penalty Killing (1987-88) 174
7-11 Penalty Killing (1997-98) 175
7-12 Cycling (1989-90) 176
7-13 Offensive Zone Cycling by Troy Jutting, Guest Writer (1989-90) 177
7-14 Forechecking Systems by Troy Jutting, Guest Writer (1997-98) 177
7-15 Coaching – Short Topic (2001-2002) 178
7-16 Breaking Out of the Defensive Zone by Bert Gilling, Guest Writer 179
(2010-2011)
7-17 Attacking the Offensive Zone - Part I (1997-98) 180
7-18 Attacking the Offensive Zone - Part II (1997-98) 182
7-19 Balancing Offense and Defense (1993-94) 182
7-20 Defense Competes, Defense Wins – Part I (1997-98) 184
7-21 Defense Competes, Defense Wins – Part II (1997-98) 185
7-22 Coaching Good TEAM Defense (2000's) 187
7-23 Team Defense, Team Offense – Part I (1996-97) 188
7-24 Team Defense, Team Offense – Part II (1996-97) 190
7-25 Backchecking and Back Pressure by Tom Serratore, Guest Writer 191
(2010-11)
7-26 Gap Control – The Key to Defensive Success by Troy Jutting, Guest 192
Writer (1997-98)
7-27 Anticipation (2009-2010) 193
7-28 Playing the Body (1997-98) 194
7-29 Scoring and Scorers (2001-02) 196
7-30 The Two-on-One (2011-12) 197
7-31 Defense Quarterback Philosophy of Coaching (1987-88) 198
7-32 Support, Support, Support (2011-12) 199
7-33 Coaching the Elements of Puck Protection by Ted Belisle, Guest 200
Writer (2010-11)
7-34 Team Concepts – Part I (2007-08) 201
7-35 Team Concepts – Part II (2007-08) 203
7-36 Team Concepts – Part III (2007-08) 204
7-37 Handling Faceoffs – Part I (2000's) 205
7-38 Handling Faceoffs – Part II (2000's) 206
CHAPTER 8 – GAME COACHING 209
8-1 Pre-Game and Game Duties (1986-87) 210
8-2 Game Coaching – Part I (1991-92) 211
8-3 Game Coaching – Part II (1991-92) 212
8-4 Game Coaching – Part III (1991-92) 214
8-5 Game Coaching – Part IV (1991-92) 216
8-6 Are You Ready to Play (1997-98) 217
8-7 Technical vs. Passionate Approach (1999-2000) 218
8-8 Coaches’ Game Activities (1998-99) 219
8-9 Proactive vs. Reactive Play (2001-02) 220
8-10 Game Strategies (1998-99) 221
8-11 Game Topics (2001-02) 222
8-12 Game Adjustments – Bench Coaching (1999-2000) 225
8-13 Overtime and Late Game Tips (2002-03) 226
8-14 Playoff Performance (1992-93) 227
8-15 The Little Things that Add Up (1997-98) 228
8-16 Speed and Pace of Game (2009-10) 229
8-17 Proactive vs. Reactive Play (1999-2000) 230
8-18 Team Defense (2006-07) 231
CHAPTER 9 – END OF THE SEASON/OFF SEASON ACTIVITIES 234
9-1 Off-season Work for Players (1992-93) 236
9-2 Off-season Training Techniques (1992-92) 237
9-3 Off-season Improvement Tips – Part I (1986-87) 238
9-4 Off-season Improvement Tips – Part II (1987-88) 239
9-5 Off-season Improvement Tips – Part III (1987-88) 240
9-6 Getting Ready for Next Season – Part I (1988-89) 241
9-7 Getting Ready for Next Season – Part II (1988-89) 242
9-8 Season-ending Activities for Coaches (1991-92) 243
9-9 Coaches Improvements in the Off-season (1992-1993) 244
9-10 Helping Players Understand Effort vs. Expectations (2001-02) 245
CHAPTER 10 – OTHER TOPICS 248
10-1 Academics (1989-90) 250
10-2 Player Eating Habits and Nutrition (1989-90) 250
10-3 Moving Kids Up (1990-91) 251
10-4 The Player Development Triangle (2000-01) 251
10-5 Dealing with Parents (2001-02) 253
10-6 Be Realistic Parents (2000-01) 254
10-7 Overcoaching/Undercoaching (1998-99) 255
10-8 Several Small Philosophy Topics (2007-08) 256
10-9 What Makes Exceptional Teams/Players (1999-2000) 258
10-10 Winning (2009-10) 259
10-11 What the Scouts are Looking For (2007-08) 260
10-12 Handling Recruiting and Cost of Mites – Part I (1990's-2000) 261
10-13 Handling the Teaching Concepts with Mites – Part II (1990's-2000) 263
10-14 What Makes Scorers (2005-06) 264
10-15 Blocking a Shot; Skill or Will?”, by Mike Eaves, U of Wisconsin, 265
Guest Writer (2000's)
10-16 Stickwork, by Mike Eaves & Kevin Patrick, U of Wisconsin, Guest 267
Writer (2000's)
