RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING PROGRAM FOR ELITE HOCKEY COACHES & TEAMS

FROM HIGH PRESSURE TO HIGH PERFORMANCE.

Discover how to read and motivate your players better, so you can reduce friction, manage distractions, and coach your team to peak performance.
Take your team to the next level.

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RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING PROGRAM FOR ELITE HOCKEY COACHES & TEAMS

FROM HIGH PRESSURE TO HIGH PERFORMANCE.

Discover how to read and motivate your players better, so you can reduce friction, manage distractions, and coach your team to peak performance. Take your team to the next level.

let's talk
learn more

Jerseys represent your team unified around a single mission. But it’s the heart + soul under the jersey that drives each player in their individual way. How you show up for your players, your team, and how you inspire them to show up for each other matters.

"This kid is a skill level 10, but a motivation level 4. Why can't I get through to him?"

- Frustrated OHL Coach

When your coaching style doesn't meet your player's motivation style:

Your players won't reach their full potential.

Your team won't play together to win.

You'll keep struggling to make a difference.

Be a better coach.

Build a better team.

You want to pull the most out of every player and get them playing their best together. The problem is, coaches, managers and players don’t always see things the same way. Our signature program for coaches can help.

Core 7 Coaching

If your team struggles with:

  • Lack of unity.
  • Underperformance.
  • Challenging personalities.
  • Distraction & disconnect.
  • Wasted time & energy sorting misunderstandings.
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Core 7 Coaching

So your team can achieve:

  • Team cohesiveness.
  • Increased motivation, engagement and buy-in.
  • A system to effectively discuss & resolve player issues.
  • A clear understanding of how to leverage each other's strength and advantages.
  • An environment where coaches and players are heard, respected and valued.
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Core 7 Coaching

Puts you on the right track fast to:

  • Maximize your impact and influence.
  • Leverage your core strengths and coaching style.
  • Recognize your communication "red flags."
  • Communicate with confidence.
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Take your team to the next level.

There are seven styles of coaching and seven types of players. Core 7 coaching helps bridge communication gaps between coaches and players.

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Kelly helped me understand the different ways people communicate and really lean into my own style. She's given me a simple system to confidently connect with my Assistant Coaches and our players.

- Mark O'Leary, Head Coach, Moosejaw Warriors, WHL

Hi, I'm Kelly.

I'm not a hockey coach and that's precisely why I get results for your team.

I created the CORE 7 COACHING SYSTEM from years of experience in the elite hockey world and certified leadership coaching. It’s a practical, straightforward system that provides effective solutions built on respect, empathy and kindness.

If you're looking to improve communication, increase player engagement and strengthen team chemistry, let's connect.

Kelly Smales,

Core 7 Coaching