Summary
The Hardest Age Group to CoachWhich age group is the hardest to coachand why might it also be the most rewarding? In this 32 minute episode, Coach Kim shares her experiences behind the bench, from teaching U9 players the basics to helping U22 players reach their college hockey dreams . Its an honest look at what players need at each stage and why great coaching always comes back to communication, relationships and trust.In this episode:Why U15 is the toughest: Balancing exciting hockey development with changing social dynamics and pressure about the next level.The U18 and U22 challenge: Building a team while navigating recruiting, college opportunities and competing priorities.Why U13 is a huge Hockey IQ opportunity: Connecting skills with reads and decisions without turning players into robots.What matters most at U9 and U11: Simple teaching, confidence, lots of repetitions and a love of the game.Finding the right coaching fit: Why team culture and relationships matter alongside the Xs and Os. Help your daughter think the game for herself.The Orange Machine gives her Coach Kim as her personal Hockey IQ coach, with weekly video breakdowns featuring elite female players and practical takeaways she can apply in practices and games. Help her recognize pressure, find space and make smarter decisionswith and without the puck. Join The Orange Machine