Every hockey organization depends on volunteers. Registration coordinators, team managers, tournament organizers, coaches, board members, and countless others contribute thousands of hours each season. Their… Read More »SECTION 105 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST PROTECT Volunteers from Burnout
One of the most dangerous structural weaknesses in Hockey organizations: allowing the organization to become dependent on individuals instead of systems. This happens constantly in… Read More »SECTION 48 — THE ORGANIZATION SHOULD FEEL BIGGER THAN ANY ONE PERSON
One of the hardest realities in hockey leadership: protecting standards will eventually make some adults uncomfortable. That is unavoidable. Strong organizations understand:leadership is not about:keeping… Read More »SECTION 47 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST PROTECT THE STANDARD, NOT THE COMFORT OF ADULTS
One of the greatest threats to modern hockey organizations: outdated leadership culture disguised as tradition. This is one of the hardest conversations in hockey because:many… Read More »SECTION 43 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST OUTGROW “OLD HOCKEY THINKING”