Summary
Today, we're going to talk about something that has had a tremendous impact on my life: coaching.And more specifically, what it takes to become the kind of coach who makes a lasting difference in the lives of young athletes.My guest is Andrew Tartar, a youth hockey coach, hockey dad, and author of The Next Shift: Building Better Coaches. Building Better Players.Andrew wrote this book to help coaches become better teachers, leaders, communicators, and mentors. His message goes beyond winning games and teaching systems. It's about building confidence, developing character, creating a positive team culture, and helping young players grow both on and off the ice.After spending years coaching youth hockey and working with players at different stages of development, Andrew has a lot to share about the challenges and responsibilities that come with being a coach.And having spent 17 years coaching youth hockey myself, along with many years training players individually, I know firsthand that coaching can be one of the most rewarding experiences in the world. But it also comes with plenty of challenges, frustrations, and lessons along the way.So today, we're going to explore why people choose to coach, what separates good coaches from great ones, how we can create better experiences for our players, and what we hope those players remember about us long after their playing days are over.Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the conversation :)To Learn More about Andrew Tartar and his book "The Next Shift": Website - coachnextshift.com Instagram - @coachnextshift Youtube - youtube.com/@coachnextshiftCoach Lance Pitlick - To Learn More - Visit: Online Hockey Training: Largest Online Data-Base Off-Ice Stickhandling, Passing and Shooting Drills - onlinehockeytraining.com In-person lessons with Coach Lance: sweethockeycoach.com Check Out the Heads Up Hockey App: headsuphockey.ai