The Hockey Coaching Bible

Featuring the insights, strategies, and experiences of the sport's top coaches, The Hockey Coaching Bible sets a new standard for those who teach the game, develop the players, and dominate the ice. Whether head coach or assistant, at the youth level or professional, you will find a wealth of information to improve performance and strengthen your program. You'll go inside the game with 16 of hockey's most respected teachers: - Joe Bertagna - Bill Cleary - Tom Anastos - Guy Gadowsky - Mike Schafer - Marty Palma - Hal Tearse - Mike Cavanaugh - Jack Parker - Rick Comley - Mark Dennehy - Ben Smith - E.J. McGuire - George Gwozdecky - Nate Leaman - Mike Eaves Every facet of coaching is covered. The book features the most effective drills for developing players at each position and in-game strategies for various game situations, including offensive, defensive, and neutral-zone play and power plays and penalty kills. In addition to on-ice Xs and Os, you'll find sage advice for building a program from the ground up, furthering your professional development as a coach, and gaining community and parental support for projecting a positive image and earning the respect of your players and supporters. Never has there been a more comprehensive coaching resource on the game. With The Hockey Coaching Bible , you'll build your program into a powerhouse.