Every hockey organization needs management. Schedules must be coordinated. Budgets must be monitored. Policies must be administered. Programs must be organized. These responsibilities are essential.… Read More »SECTION 149 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST Create Leaders, Not Just Managers
Many hockey organizations approach volunteer recruitment the same way every season. Registration opens. Roles need to be filled. Emails are sent. Help is requested. A… Read More »SECTION 146 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST Make Volunteer Recruitment a Year-Round Responsibility
Trust is one of the most valuable assets an organization can possess. It influences communication. influences relationships. influences how people respond during challenging situations. Despite… Read More »SECTION 144 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST Understand That Trust Is Earned Before It Is Needed
Many leaders believe their influence occurs primarily during meetings, presentations, or major decisions. In reality, leadership is being observed every day. Parents watch how leaders… Read More »SECTION 142 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST UNDERSTAND THAT LEADERSHIP IS ALWAYS BEING OBSERVED
Growth is often celebrated. Registration numbers increase. Additional teams are formed. New volunteers become involved. Programs expand. Community interest grows. These developments are positive and… Read More »SECTION 140 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST Protect Its Culture During Times of Growth
There was a time when most hockey organizations focused primarily on registration. Families lived in a community. Players joined the local association. The process was… Read More »SECTION 139 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST Remember That Families Have Choices
Busy organizations are often admired. Meetings are scheduled. Committees are active. Projects are launched. Emails are exchanged constantly. At first glance, this level of activity… Read More »SECTION 136 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST Stop Confusing Activity with Progress
Every hockey organization has a reputation. Some earn it intentionally. Others develop one accidentally. Either way, people talk. Parents share experiences. Coaches compare organizations. Volunteers… Read More »SECTION 134 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST Build a Reputation Before It Needs One
Hockey organizations naturally pay attention to results. Standings are tracked. Championships are celebrated. Tournament banners are displayed. Competitive success receives recognition. There is nothing wrong… Read More »SECTION 133 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST Measure Success Beyond Wins and Losses
Many hockey organizations view volunteers as helpers. They organize events. manage teams. assist with registration. support fundraising activities. Those contributions are important. However, strong organizations… Read More »SECTION 132 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST Understand That Every Volunteer Represents Future Leadership