Position Training vs Skill Training

redtiger7 · 11-16-2016, 09:57 AM

What is the difference between coaching forwards/defensemen and coaching offenfsive/defensive skills? If the position coaches aren't training skills, just what are they training?

Torgonius · 11-16-2016, 10:10 AM

I can't speak for the game, but in real life, especially at the higher levels, you aren't teaching skills as much as you are teaching systems.

Obviously, skill training exists and must be of some benefit, as we routinely hear stories of players who hire personal coaches for skills (usually skating), or take part in things like the Bio-Steel camp. Goalies also often have their own personal coaches.

From the manual on Staff attributes:
Coaching Goalies/Defence/Forwards: A coach's ability to get players of that type of position to improve. If the coach is a retired player, he should typically get his highest rating at his former position.

Defensive Skills: A coach's ability to improve his players' defensive skills.

Offensive Skills: A coach's ability to improve his players' offensive skills.

Physical Training: A coach's ability to improve his players' physical skills. Note that this refers to the physical skills attribute category, which is primarily composed of skating-related skills, and not "physical" skills in the aggressive sense.

Tactics: A coach's ability to successfully get the most out of the tactics your team employs, and out-coach your opposition. This will influence his effectiveness with the tactics he chooses.

Ingame Tactics: A coach's ability to adjust your gameplan while a game is underway.

11-16-2016, 09:57 AM	#1
redtiger7 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,013	Position Training vs Skill Training What is the difference between coaching forwards/defensemen and coaching offenfsive/defensive skills? If the position coaches aren't training skills, just what are they training?

11-16-2016, 10:10 AM	#2
Torgonius All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 826	I can't speak for the game, but in real life, especially at the higher levels, you aren't teaching skills as much as you are teaching systems. Obviously, skill training exists and must be of some benefit, as we routinely hear stories of players who hire personal coaches for skills (usually skating), or take part in things like the Bio-Steel camp. Goalies also often have their own personal coaches. From the manual on Staff attributes: Coaching Goalies/Defence/Forwards: A coach's ability to get players of that type of position to improve. If the coach is a retired player, he should typically get his highest rating at his former position. Defensive Skills: A coach's ability to improve his players' defensive skills. Offensive Skills: A coach's ability to improve his players' offensive skills. Physical Training: A coach's ability to improve his players' physical skills. Note that this refers to the physical skills attribute category, which is primarily composed of skating-related skills, and not "physical" skills in the aggressive sense. Tactics: A coach's ability to successfully get the most out of the tactics your team employs, and out-coach your opposition. This will influence his effectiveness with the tactics he chooses. Ingame Tactics: A coach's ability to adjust your gameplan while a game is underway.