"It's about creating a comprehensive plan that revolves around teaching and training. We have a yearly plan, monthly plan, weekly plan and a daily plan."

If you want to achieve success and longevity as a hockey coach, the devil is in the details and preparation is key, according to Cara Morey.

Morey, the Head Coach of the women’s Princeton University Tigers and an Assistant Coach with Hockey Canada, spoke about how to plan for team success during a 38-minute presentation at the 2023 IIHF Coaching Symposium.

“It’s about creating a comprehensive plan that revolves around teaching and training. We have a yearly plan, monthly plan, weekly plan and a daily plan.”

Morey talks specifically about a weekly plan they lay out during the season for her team, which typically plays games on Fridays & Saturdays. Her team’s plan includes lift, analytics, video, practice, pre-game skates and rest, depending on the day of the week.

Watching this presentation will help you sculpt an appropriate plan for your team, one that will have it playing at its best when it matters most.

To begin, Morey asks some important questions:

• What does your weekly preparation look like?
• Do you use video to teach your team?
• How often do you show video?
• How much do you focus on your team vs. your opponent?
• How much do you focus on Special Teams or Special Situations?
• Do you use analytics?
• Do you have analytics to your players?

Feeling overwhelmed? Watch Morey and mind out much more!