Age Specific Training

Dynamic Stabilization

By CoachC | March 13, 2025

Dave Schmitz advises us on Dynamic Stabilization, or the ability of the muscles to stabilize a joint on the move…

Handling More Than One Problem At Once

By CoachC | March 5, 2025
Handling More Than One Problem At Once

How well will comfortably dribbling a puck or ball in place really prepare a player for game action?  I’d say, not very…

Help for Beginner Cross-overs

By CoachC | February 28, 2025
Help for Beginner Cross-overs

A few days ago, member Scott T. messaged me about my article on “A Difference in Hockey Teaching Levels“.  As Scott said, “I find a lot of truth here”, in reference to some of the nervousness experienced by adult level beginners as they try new things. Scott went on to say that he has “several…

A Travel Workout

By CoachC | February 23, 2025

Dave says, “I like using or trying new equipment, but it’s not what motivates me, and it shouldn’t be what you depend on…”

Increasing Your Team’s Shooting Power

By CoachC | February 18, 2025
Increasing Your Team’s Shooting Power

I did a test recently with our HockeyMentor App, acting as a coach at the high school level, and explaining to “AI” that the challenges we’re facing are mainly in a the need to increase our shot power. Amazingly, here is some tailored advice and training solutions aimed at helping my players in this area:…

Taking on Just One Level at a Time

By CoachC | February 14, 2025
Taking on Just One Level at a Time

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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…