“I think players check out when they get into a pattern. I want to change it up as much as I can.”

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For episode #245, we continue our look at the five coaches selected to present at our Global Skills Showcase. Kevin Galerno is the Co-Owner and Director of Total Package Hockey London.

Galerno also holds roles as a Player Development Coach for the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins and the Skills Coach of the OHL's London Knights. 

At the GSS, Galerno will be providing members of The Coaches Site the framework to help your players enhance their decision making on the ice.

Listen as he shares what to expect in his upcoming presentation, utilizing variable training, and helping players through scoring draughts.

VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:

• 0:00 Engaging players early in practice
• 1:55 Deciding what skill to focus on
• 3:20 Variability in training
• 6:20 Creating an environment where players can problem solve
• 10:25 The best training methods are free
• 14:50 Helping players adapt their game
• 18:40 What players want to work on
• 21:30 Getting player's through a scoring draught
• 25:00 Midseason Development Plan
• 28:00 How he’s developed his coaching toolbox
• 30:50 Mentorship from coaching peers
• 34:20 Getting players to buy in
• 39:30 Using appropriate drills
• 44:55 Helping a player evaluate their own game
• 49:20 Global Skills Showcase presentation
• 54:10 Advice for coaches for specific skill to focus on