Developing Practice Skill vs. In Game Execution with Blackhawks Development Coach Brian Keane

The Curious Competitor with Connor Carrick

In this episode, we welcome Skills Coach, Brian Keane. We discuss what makes an elite hockey player elite in comparison to the average player. We talk about Brians's approach to training youth players, and how role players have a unique perspective on adversity. We talk about learning styles, what training looks like for NHL players in the offseason, and how to approach training holistically rather than just peaking for camp. In conclusion, we talk about Connor's weak points in his skill development and how he is working through it.

To connect with Brian visit: https://www.prodigy-hockey.com/

Episode Overview:

0:12 Introduction
2:15 What Makes An Elite Hockey Player?
3:45 What Makes An Average Player?
5:04 How Brian Approaches Training A Youth Player
7:15 The Skill Subtleties Of Some Star Players
10:45 What Can Star Players Learn From Role Players?
13:05 What Can Third and Fourth Liners Steal From Stars?
17:32 Collaborative Training
23:00 Brian’s Creative Approach To Training & Drills
27:55 Ecological Dynamics & Learning Styles
39:46 Favorite Drills That Emulate Game
44:00 What Does Training Look Like In Off-Season?
48:22 Peaking For An Event Vs. Holistic Preparation
52:04 What Is Something Brian Has Stopped Doing?
54:09 What’s Held Connor Back?
57:30 Conclusion

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