THE HOCKEY RESOURCE FUN SYSTEM™
Let’s Keep Hockey FUN. Every great organization is built on principles. Not trends. Not opinions. Not yesterday’s headlines. Principles stand the test of time. At… Read More »THE HOCKEY RESOURCE FUN SYSTEM™
Let’s Keep Hockey FUN. Every great organization is built on principles. Not trends. Not opinions. Not yesterday’s headlines. Principles stand the test of time. At… Read More »THE HOCKEY RESOURCE FUN SYSTEM™
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 organizations view communication as a support function. Schedules need to be distributed. Updates need to be shared. Questions need to be answered. Those responsibilities… Read More »SECTION 147 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST Understand That Communication Is a Retention Strategy
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
Major organizational challenges rarely appear without warning. Conflict does not usually emerge overnight. Volunteer burnout does not happen in a single week. Parent frustration does… Read More »SECTION 138 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST Stop Allowing Small Problems to Become Big Problems
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
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