Recruiting Charlie McAvoy

Take a look behind the curtain of one of the best recruiting visits I’ve ever been involved in.

It’s a story about Boston Bruins star defenseman Charlie McAvoy.

Why Resilience Matters

At the end of the day, what’s most important isn’t what happens to you.  It’s how you choose to respond to the things that happen to you.

The New And Improved Hockey Think Tank

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome to the NEW and improved Hockey Think Tank website!! As difficult as it was to leave such a great situation at the University of Michigan, I am excited to hop back in head first into one of my biggest passions in life: Educating and inspiring the hockey community. I am so fortunate […]

A Magic, National Championship Hockey Season

Without that group of players, our crazy Russian coach that challenged us at every angle, and a parent group that bought into a different way of doing things in youth hockey…we all agreed that things may have turned out differently for each of us.

Handling Fear in Youth Hockey

In my conversations with many parents, coaches, kids, and others…there is a certain word that gets brought up with a disturbing intensity: Fear, or FOMO – The Fear of Missing Out

Thank You, Michigan

Beyond the Big 10 championship, Frozen Four, Adam’s Hobey, and all the great things we accomplished as a group – the people are what made it so special.  With the players, coaches, and staff that make Michigan Hockey go, I’ve made friends for life.

The 200 Foot Player

The 200-foot player.  The swiss-army knife.  The two-way competitor. A player that a coach can throw out in all situations and feel comfortable.  And whether you’re up or down in the final minute of a one-goal game, that player is your rock. 

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