Coaching 201 with Nick Smallridge (Part 1)

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In this episode, Nick Smallridge discusses advanced coaching topics including mindset visualizations and player learning environments.

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 ove...

People in this episode

Host: Hockey's Arsenal

Guest: Nick Smallridge

Topics covered

• advanced coaching
• mindset visualizations
• player learning environments
• Self-Determination Theory
• coaching strategies

Keywords

• coaching
• hockey
• mindset
• visualization
• player development
• coaching strategies
• Self-Determination Theory

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Organizations: Hockey's Arsenal

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