For Hockey Organizations
Help players build a stronger presence beyond the ice - in a way that supports the team too.
For a long time, hockey has treated player social media mostly as something to control.
Don’t post the wrong thing.
Don’t create a distraction.
Don’t make yourself bigger than the team.
Those guardrails still matter.
But social media can also help players build confidence, communicate who they are, connect with fans and become more prepared for future opportunities.
And when players have stronger individual profiles, the team can benefit too.
Player Partnerships helps hockey organizations take a more practical approach to player social media, NIL and partnerships - particularly at the junior, academy and high-performance levels.
A Better Approach to Player Social Media
The goal does not have to be:
Keep players off social media so nothing goes wrong.
A better approach is:
Teach players how to use it well.
That means combining sensible guardrails with education, access to good content and room for players to develop their own voice.
Done well, it can support both the player and the organization.
Workshops
Workshops & Education
Player Partnerships provides practical education for hockey organizations, players and families.
Sessions can be built around:
- player social media and personal brand
- online reputation
- social media safety and professionalism
- NIL and partnership basics
- sponsorship and ambassador opportunities
- working with brands
- parent education
- helping players become more comfortable and capable online
- creating an organization-wide approach to player social media
Sessions can be delivered virtually or in person and adapted to the age, level and needs of the organization.
Free Organization Guide
Why Supporting Player Personal Brands Can Benefit the Team
A practical guide for hockey organizations on helping players build a healthy, professional social media presence that also supports team visibility, fan connection and sponsor value.
Free guide pending. Join the waitlist and I’ll email you when it’s ready.
Inside:
- why player visibility can benefit the organization
- how individual accounts can extend team stories
- why players need permission to show some personality
- what content teams can provide to make posting easier
- how to create simple guardrails without discouraging participation
- ways to support players who want to build their own presence
- how stronger player profiles can create value for players, teams and partners
Need Help With Something Specific?
If your organization is rethinking how it approaches player social media, personal brand, NIL or partnerships, send me an email.
I can help with player and parent education, workshops or a more specific challenge your organization is trying to solve.
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