Hi John

I would be very happy to give you feed back. I coach a Tier 4 Atom team. Prior to this year I had only coached novice and initiation and had not played any hockey growing up other than outdoor unorganized shinny.

My son entered Atoms this year which put us in a league where every point counts. We ended up in 2nd place and missed first place by 1 point. (needed to work a little harder in a couple tied games) your manuals helped me develop the type of system that best suited our team and also helped me identify what system the other teams were using as well so we could defend against it. we also won 2 of the 3 tournaments we were in this year.

The best part of this season, with your manuals help, I created a development plan for my son, and he has now been invited to try out for a couple of AAA spring hockey teams. it will be a big jump for him but he is now starting to crave playing hockey every day and we hope he continues to have fun and try hard. I am a little concerned that playing an additional season may burn him out, but we will leave that decision up to him.


Thanks again, your manuals made this a very successful season for me and our team.

Chad

“I have read your book 'Hockey Made Easy' and think it is an excellent instructional manual for this age group.  The teaching of these basic skills and systems will prepare players for our junior programs…”

- Hugh Craig, General Manager Smiths Falls Jr 'A' Bears

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I was astounded at how much my 8-year-old's hockey performance improved after one session of sitting together reading.

Hockey Made Easy will be our most valuable resource as we proceed through the years ahead. It is a must for the library of all players, parents and coaches.”

- Bradley Sanger, IP Instructor, Novice Coach and Hockey Dad

“Thanks for all the tips on the web, as well as your book.  I put it to good use this year, and although we did not have a successful season in the win/loss column, the kids improved their own abilities, which is more valuable than any win. 

 It was evidenced by the fact that we placed four players on ‘AAA’ teams this summer...quite an accomplishment!

Again, thanks for all your tips.  Your book will be utilized heavily again next season.”

- Pat Andreae, Marshfield Youth Hockey Association, Marshfield, WI, Squirt ‘A’ Head Coach

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I can't wait to implement the knowledge with the girls' team I coach, and for my own development in the game.”

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- Tom Elliott, President Ottawa District Minor Hockey Association

“I have read John Shorey's book 'Hockey Made Easy' and found it very informative and easy to read.  The way it explained the different tactics and their purpose was easy to understand.  I believe this book would be very useful as a coaching tool for peewee age groups and younger. I will recommend this book to my peewee 'A' team this coming season…”

- Bobby Orr Jr, PeeWee 'A' Rep Team Coach BMHA
 

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- Greg Williams, Skills and Development Coordinator, South Grenville Minor Hockey

“I just wanted to let you know how much your 'Hockey Made Easy' manual and clinic helped my son's hockey development this past season.  His knowledge and overall play especially his passing, shooting and scoring improved dramatically and he was the top goal scorer on his team...”

- Rob Milliken, Novice Minor Hockey Parent

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- Armand Roy, Novice House League Coach