Player Development (Pt 2 w. Brian Slugocki)
04/23/25 • 47 min
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with development coach Brian Slugocki to discuss best practices, coaching evolutions, and nuance issued faced by ice hockey players.
A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- What do players want out of playing ice hockey
- Characteristics in common with high achieving ice hockey players
- How to watch ice hockey if you want to improve
- Accurate self-assessment's place in becoming a great learner
- Deliberate play vs deliberate practice
- Lacking judgement within your development process
- The importance ofpParent-child attachment
- Why "I love watching you play" is the best thing a parent can say to their child
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Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg + @Daniel_Dukart for Dan)
Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website
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YouTube @HockeysArsenal
Facebook @HockeysArsenal
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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with development coach Brian Slugocki to discuss best practices, coaching evolutions, and nuance issued faced by ice hockey players.
A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- What do players want out of playing ice hockey
- Characteristics in common with high achieving ice hockey players
- How to watch ice hockey if you want to improve
- Accurate self-assessment's place in becoming a great learner
- Deliberate play vs deliberate practice
- Lacking judgement within your development process
- The importance ofpParent-child attachment
- Why "I love watching you play" is the best thing a parent can say to their child
Check out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web:
Website HockeysArsenal.com
Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg + @Daniel_Dukart for Dan)
Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website
Instagram @HockeysArsenal
YouTube @HockeysArsenal
Facebook @HockeysArsenal
Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com
Previous Episode
Coach Development (Pt 1 w. Brian Slugocki)
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with development coach Brian Slugocki to discuss best practices, coaching evolutions, and nuance issued faced by ice hockey players.
A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Overcoming anxiety and desire to be the perfect coach
- Evolution toward a collaborative approach
- How to coach all players, regardless of motivation
- Helping players gain a feel for the game
- How to help players and coaches bounce back after a tough stretch of games
- The non-negotiable of winning teams
- Importance of psychological safety
- Building a tribe of mentors
- Relationship building with players
Check out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web:
Website HockeysArsenal.com
Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg + @Daniel_Dukart for Dan)
Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website
Instagram @HockeysArsenal
YouTube @HockeysArsenal
Facebook @HockeysArsenal
Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com
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