O’Connor: Hey, goalies, let’s hear you talk out there
February is usually playoff month for many hockey programs (high school in particular). At the very least, the month is a sign of the final…
Brion O'Connor
O'Connor: Abusive coaching antics have no place in our game
I'm not the type to suffer in silence. My family, and my friends, know this all too well. Believe it or not, though, I have…Read More
O’Connor: Bullying is never acceptable, especially from coaches
Throughout my coaching career, I’ve had to listen to parents and players who claim that a certain head coach has it out for them for…
Toughness is a trademark that can be developed
I absolutely love playoff hockey, especially postseason college hockey. No knock on the National Hockey League playoffs, which are great, but the college game, both…
Practice what you don’t do well
As an unabashed fan of hockey in general, and women’s hockey specifically, I always look forward to the Winter Olympics. Sure, the tournament is a…
Sports without sportsmanship is a hollow activity
February represents the stretch run for most high school hockey seasons. In other words, this is the time of the season when coaches tend to…
Guidelines for age-based goals
One of the most difficult aspects of coaching is applying the right approach to each goaltender, at varying age levels. The reality is that not…
