CBC Asks is Wilson Really to Blame? The Role of Hockey Coaches on a Team’s Performance

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Larry Sadler

CBC Talks to Larry Sadler – Asking Is Wilson Really to Blame?

With each new loss, the Leafs hopes of surviving beyond the regular season fade a bit more. And so do the chances that their coach, Ron Wilson, will be around next season. At Tuesday night’s game at the ACC, fans began loudly chanting Fire Wilson. But how much of a team’s dismal performance can REALLY be pinned on hockey coaches? Larry Sadler is a coaching instructor with Hockey Canada and he is someone who knows a LOT about how successful hockey coaches work.  He has HIMSELF coached at the elite level and he joined Laura Di Battista?

 

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CBC Talks Goaltending Development

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Larry Sadler

CBC Talks Goaltending Development with Larry Sadler – Asking Is There a Shortage of Young Goaltenders in Hockey?

CBC Cornerbrook talked goaltending development with Larry Sadler asking whether fewer young hockey players are choosing to be goaltenders, and what that could mean for the state of goaltending development in Canada.

Here’s our conversation with long-time goaltending coach Larry Sadler.

CBC Interview with Larry Sadler

 

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Why Are Canadian Goalie Numbers Down?

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Larry Sadler

Looking at the decline in Canadian goalie numbers in the NHL. (Originally entitled “The State of Canadian Goaltending Development” as it appeared as an inGoal Magazine article). It is reprinted here with updates as of Jan 15th, 2012

When we examine Canadian goalie development today we are confronted with the reality of declining numbers.

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Getting Your Goalies Working Together

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Larry Sadler

Perhaps the greatest and most overlooked aspect of any successful team is getting your goalies working together, to properly develop an effective goaltender tandem.

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Focusing and Goalie Success

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Larry Sadler

Concentration or focusing is one of the most difficult skills for a goaltender if they wish to be on top of their game. In fact focusing and goalie success are inseparable. Learning to focus effectively can be the difference between a good goaltender and a great goaltender. Simply put, focusing is the ability to see only what you want to see – what you should see and screening out all distractions.

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