Category : An Advisers Life
An Advisers Life – The Politics Of Hockey
In a time when the United States is building up to a heated presidential election, I thought it would be a good idea to address...
An Advisers Life – Questions To Ask An Adviser Before You Hire
Many people are beginning to ask me why I write this column from time to time. Some in the business feel as though I am...
An Advisers Life – The Cost Of Opportunity And Pay To Play Tier II Hockey
Hockey is an expensive sport. I have been saying for years that it is the new “sport of kings”. With the costs of equipment alone,...
An Advisers Life – The Truth And Rules About Hiring And Paying For An Adviser
Often I am asked to explain “why do Advisers have to be paid?” The most simple answer is the common sense answer; “Would you work...
An Advisers Life – Being Drafted Doesn’t Mean You’ve Made It – The Work Has Only Begun
The Draft. All Drafts mean the same thing. Whether its the USHL, Major Junior, the NAHL, or the NHL Draft, if you are fortunate enough...
An Advisers Life – What You Don’t Know Is What Is Holding You Back
Information. Google is making a fortune by providing you with information on line based on the search terms, or questions you ask. Everything you do...
An Advisers Life – Making The Most Of Your Tier II Options
The spring and summer of 2016 will perhaps end up being the most confusing summer of many young players lives. The same could have been...
An Advisers Life – Why I do The Job
Several times over the last few weeks I have had parents and players ask me the same question in several different ways. Basically they are...
An Advisers Life – The Truth About Which Leagues NCAA D-1 Players Come From
Its been quite a while since I have written a piece for TJHN. Usually I am too busy to write based upon my scouting schedule,...
An Advisers Life – Why I Do The Work
After this past weekends Pre Draft Combine, and talking to many of the parents and players attending, many asked me the same question; “Why did...
An Advisers Life – Off Season Weekends
I apologize for the week-long delay in the last installment of this “off-season” series. Once you read this third part of the series I think...
An Advisers Life – Off Season Wednesday And Thursday
Wednesdays and Thursdays start a little later in the day for me. Instead of five in the morning I usually don’t start until seven in the...
An Advisers Life – Off Season Monday And Tuesday
I love my job. For me, hockey is not just a sport, it is a lifestyle. Every day is built around the game in one...