Pavel Barber (Part 2): Why Slowing Down Is the Fastest Way to Get Better at Hockey
🔥 What if the secret to elite hockey skills isn’t more ice time… but more patience? In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Pavel Barber, we go far beyond highlight-reel moves and viral clips to unpack what real skill development actually looks like. From mastering the basics to embracing boredom, failing forward, and letting go of ego, Pavel delivers one of the most important messages young players, parents, and coaches can hear right now. 💡 In this episode, we dive into: Why slowing dow...
🔥 What if the secret to elite hockey skills isn’t more ice time… but more patience?
In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Pavel Barber, we go far beyond highlight-reel moves and viral clips to unpack what real skill development actually looks like.
From mastering the basics to embracing boredom, failing forward, and letting go of ego, Pavel delivers one of the most important messages young players, parents, and coaches can hear right now.
💡 In this episode, we dive into:
- Why slowing down is the fastest way to get better
- How off-ice reps (even 10 minutes a day) can transform a player’s game
- The truth about trick shots, social media, and “instant gratification”
- Why boredom, creativity, and free play are development superpowers
- How floorball, multi-sport play, and other interests build better hockey players
- The role of failure, ego management, and grit in long-term success
🏒 Pavel also shares stories from representing Team Canada in floorball, explains why today’s kids have an incredibly high ceiling, and reminds everyone listening that comparison is the fastest way to lose joy in the game.
This isn’t about becoming the next viral sensation — it’s about learning how to love the process, trust the work, and build skills that actually translate to the ice.
📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Why Slowing Down Might Be the Fastest Way to Help Your Child Get Better at Hockey
🎧 If you’re a hockey parent, coach, or young player trying to navigate development in today’s fast-paced world, this episode is a must-listen.
👉 Have questions or thoughts? Click the link in the show notes and let us know — we love hearing from our hockey community.
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