I'm not entirely convinced that most coaches truly leverage their quantitative video data in a way that drives meaningful improvement. Too often, stats like circle entries (CEs) are used more as a shield or a justification, either to defend poor performance or to validate a particular playing style. But not all CEs are created equal. Merely entering the circle and being easily dispossessed isn’t the same as entering with intent, making decisions under pressure, and generating real outcomes like a penalty corner, a shot, or—ideally—a goal.
Circle entries in isolation tell you very little. It’s the quality of the outcome that matters. Unless a CE leads to a threatening opportunity, it shouldn't be counted as success. Numbers alone don’t paint the full picture. The focus should shift from volume to value, what happens once you're in the circle is what really counts.
I don't know about "most coaches", but yes... of course. The goal is to create (and finish) opportunities which is more than just getting in the circle. As mentioned by Alyson Annan in the post above. And for example as mentioned by Darren Cheesman in the masterclass on GOT metrics (the value you mention in your comment): https://my.thehockeysite.com/p/got-metrics .
Another interesting one to consider is this one from Simon Blanford: https://my.thehockeysite.com/p/beyond-shot-count-how-data-analysis where stats show we need to do better with our circle entries because a desired outcome is even a better result than a threatening opportunity :)
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I'm not entirely convinced that most coaches truly leverage their quantitative video data in a way that drives meaningful improvement. Too often, stats like circle entries (CEs) are used more as a shield or a justification, either to defend poor performance or to validate a particular playing style. But not all CEs are created equal. Merely entering the circle and being easily dispossessed isn’t the same as entering with intent, making decisions under pressure, and generating real outcomes like a penalty corner, a shot, or—ideally—a goal.
Circle entries in isolation tell you very little. It’s the quality of the outcome that matters. Unless a CE leads to a threatening opportunity, it shouldn't be counted as success. Numbers alone don’t paint the full picture. The focus should shift from volume to value, what happens once you're in the circle is what really counts.
I don't know about "most coaches", but yes... of course. The goal is to create (and finish) opportunities which is more than just getting in the circle. As mentioned by Alyson Annan in the post above. And for example as mentioned by Darren Cheesman in the masterclass on GOT metrics (the value you mention in your comment): https://my.thehockeysite.com/p/got-metrics .
Another interesting one to consider is this one from Simon Blanford: https://my.thehockeysite.com/p/beyond-shot-count-how-data-analysis where stats show we need to do better with our circle entries because a desired outcome is even a better result than a threatening opportunity :)
I have asked for a cancellation 3 weeks ago. now I see that you have not done so and illegally taken money out of my account. there is no way of deleting my subscription on your website. I will need a refund asap
Dear Mr Wortmann,
As explained in the email reply earlier today, there are several ways to cancel a subscription on Substack.
In the welcoming email you got when you started a paying subscription, there is a big green button to go to your account page and manage your account.
Or go to your account from the top right icon on this page. Click "Manage subscription". On that page you will find a big button to change your current subscription and below a link that states: "To cancel your paid subscription, click here."
Since you thought it was necessary to log a formal complaint with Substack, I will let them take care of that complaint and your request for a refund>
I hope you have a nice day :)