Referee concentration can drift during stoppages because the pace briefly slows. Conversations, administration, and the previous play compete for attention. A consistent restart routine helps… Read More »REFEREE-IN-CHIEF EDDIE™ – 5 Smart Ways to Stay Focused After Stoppages
Referee fatigue can affect movement and attention, particularly when games combine with travel and other commitments. Workload decisions should consider the person and assignment. A… Read More »REFEREE-IN-CHIEF™ EDDIE – 5 Strong Ways to Manage Referee Fatigue
Referee reports should give authorized reviewers a clear account of the relevant facts. Emotional labels and guesses about intent can make a report less useful.… Read More »REFEREE-IN-CHIEF™ – EDDIE – 5 Smart Ways to Write a Factual Referee Report
Referee impartiality requires decisions based on the rules and observed actions. Familiarity, reputation, crowd reaction, and a previous mistake can create pressure. Officials also need… Read More »REFEREE-IN-CHIEF EDDIE™ – 5 Strong Ways to Keep Referee Decisions Impartial
U5–U7: NHL Players have passes go wrong too. President Mark explains what to say to the Player and Parent, how to practice the lesson and… Read More »PRESIDENT MARK — NHL – U5–U7 — Look Up Before Passing
U11–U14: NHL Players have passes go wrong too. President Mark explains what to say to the Player and Parent, how to practice the lesson and… Read More »PRESIDENT MARK — NHL – U11–U14 — Read the Passing Lane
U15–U18: NHL Players have passes go wrong too. President Mark explains what to say to the Player and Parent, how to practice the lesson and… Read More »PRESIDENT MARK — NHL – U15–U18 — Use the Team’s Outlet
Junior: NHL Players have passes go wrong too. President Mark explains what to say to the Player and Parent, how to practice the lesson and… Read More »PRESIDENT MARK — NHL – Junior Hockey— Prepare a Second Option
U8–U10: Even NHL scorers have good shots stopped. President Mark explains what to say to the Player and Parent, how to practice the lesson and… Read More »PRESIDENT MARK — NHL – U8–U10 — Stay Ready After a Shot
U5–U7: Even NHL scorers have good shots stopped. President Mark explains what to say to the Player and Parent, how to practice the lesson and… Read More »PRESIDENT MARK — NHL – U5–U7 — Shoot and Find the Puck
