Coaching 201 with Nick Smallridge (Part 1)

03/12/2025 29 min
Coaching 201 with Nick Smallridge (Part 1)

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Nick Smallridge to talk advanced coaching topics in a 3 part series.A few areas on this episode we discuss:Reset rituals and mindset visualizations.Optimal arousal stateFalling to standards rather than rising to the occasionCreating pressure/stakes at practiceGiving up control as a coach to enhance player learning environmentsSelf-Determination TheoryWhat if the coach wants it more than the players?Check out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web:Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg)Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our websiteYouTube @HockeysArsenalFacebook @HockeysArsenalNewsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com