A Coach’s Notebook

The Benefits of Plyometrics

By | March 17, 2023
The Benefits of Plyometrics

Are you looking to take your fitness to the next level? Want to improve your speed, power, and endurance? Look no further than plyometrics…

The Cost of Running an Ice Rink

By | March 14, 2023
The Cost of Running an Ice Rink

Going into this piece, I’d just like to offer the basics of the following to everyone, in general. At the very end, I’ll also offer a suggestion to head coaches and maybe some hockey parents…

A Misuse of the Hockey Term “Checking”

By | March 9, 2023
A Misuse of the Hockey Term “Checking”

Almost every time I ask a group of young players to define the term “checking”, they will blurt out something like, “Smash ’em into the boards!” However…

Troubleshooting Painful Skates

By | March 6, 2023
Troubleshooting Painful Skates

A young hockey dad, from New York, explains that his son “says his skates are pinching him around the ankles”, and that they hurt as he skates. He goes on to mention the various combinations of socks he’s had the boy try wearing, and…

The Importance of Rest and Recovery During Intense Hockey Training

By | March 4, 2023
The Importance of Rest and Recovery During Intense Hockey Training

One of the most important reasons for taking time off after a hard workout is to allow muscles to repair themselves. Athletes create microtears in their muscles when they train hard, and…

My Latest Hockey Coaching Manual – “Equipment Matters”

By | February 28, 2023
My Latest Hockey Coaching Manual – “Equipment Matters”

As a member, you’re gaining access to yet another audio book at no charge, this one called “Equipment Matters”. And, let me tell you, does it ever…

An Open Letter to the North American Hockey Community

By | February 26, 2023
An Open Letter to the North American Hockey Community

Sensing I know something hot and hugely beneficial when I see it, today gives me great pleasure to continue spreading the word about floorball…

What It Takes to Make It in Hockey

By | February 24, 2023
What It Takes to Make It in Hockey

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Scenes from a World Floorball Tournament

By | February 21, 2023
Scenes from a World Floorball Tournament

I think the following video shows this great game in all its beauty.  And wait until you see some of the skills demonstrated by the world’s top floorball players.  (Ya, I’d love every young hockey player to learn the skills and the playing principles nurtured in this relatively new sport.)

Puckhandling Is A Mentality! (One “Sick” Goal!)

By | February 16, 2023
Puckhandling Is A Mentality! (One “Sick” Goal!)

Okay, so every time I get to talking about puckhandling with someone, I almost always find the need to suggest that “it’s a mentality”.  Said maybe another way — that’ll help you better understand, I should probably say that it’s a “mindset”…