How well will comfortably dribbling a puck or ball in place really prepare a player for game action?Ā Iād say, not very…
A few days ago, member Scott T. messaged me about my article on āA Difference in Hockey Teaching Levelsā.Ā As Scott said, āI find a lot of truth hereā, 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 āseveral…
A Travel Workout
Dave says, “I like using or trying new equipment, but itās not what motivates me, and it shouldnāt be what you depend on…”
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:…
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I noted previously in another entry, that Iād 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…
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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…
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