The Thing About Practice

What your coach might've never told you

I started playing organized hockey in 1996.

My first year coaching was 2007.

Since 2013 I’ve been involved on a day-to-day basis at the university and pro levels.

Over the years I’ve probably attended close to 1000 hockey practices, from Novice C to NHL.

Here’s what I learned about getting better through practice:

1. Show up

2. Do the work

3. Don’t worry too much beyon…