Age Specific Training

Strength on the Hockey Skates

By CoachC | February 12, 2025
Strength on the Hockey Skates

I noted previously in another entry, that I’d at one time noticed a good many of my young players either being tossed around by opponents or losing the battles whenever they had collisions on the ice. So, I tried to think of ways I could recreate those situations in a practice setting. The first drill…

High Intensity Skating Drills – Part 2

By CoachC | February 9, 2025
High Intensity Skating Drills – Part 2

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Just Some Benefits of Strength Gains in Hockey

By CoachC | February 6, 2025
Just Some Benefits of Strength Gains in Hockey

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A Magic Word in Coaching: “Do-able”!

By CoachC | January 19, 2025
A Magic Word in Coaching: “Do-able”!

In the realm of youth hockey coaching, the concept of “do-able” drills is paramount for effective skill development and motor learning. Whether you’re a parent, coach, or hockey enthusiast, understanding the importance of selecting age-appropriate drills can significantly impact the learning curve of young players. This post delves into why drill selection tailored to the…

Helping A New “Hockey” Mom

By CoachC | January 16, 2025
Helping A New “Hockey” Mom

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When Will New Hockey Skills Kick-in?

By CoachC | December 24, 2024
When Will New Hockey Skills Kick-in?

I don’t doubt that many hockey parents and coaches get frustrated, waiting for certain new skills to kick-in with their players.  (And I don’t doubt some adults wonder the same thing when it comes to their game.) So, since I recall trying to infuse a bunch of new plays into the games of both my…

A Hockey Defensive Zone No-no!

By CoachC | December 10, 2024
A Hockey Defensive Zone No-no!

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Playing With Balance

By CoachC | November 29, 2024
Playing With Balance

As you’ll likely discover from my comments in numerous other areas, I’m really big into allowing very young skaters to play as free as birds.  Said another way, I’d love for little guys and gals to play wide-open, offensive hockey, at least at first.  It’s just great for their skill development (and it probably helps…

Beginner Knee Touches

By CoachC | November 25, 2024
Beginner Knee Touches

I recently promised that I’d provide a follow-up to the “Beginner Boards Bumps“ as soon as I could. So, here goes… – Dennis Chighisola Now, I’d like to share with you something I’ve noticed over a lot of years, in that some players topple over easily in games, while others seem to find a way…

Stick-over on Face-offs

By CoachC | November 24, 2024
Stick-over on Face-offs

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