Posts by CoachC
Off-Ice Training for Injury Prevention
Injuries can be frustrating for any athlete, especially for a young high school hockey player who just wants to stay on the ice and keep improving…
Read MoreSmart Summer Nutrition for High School Hockey Players
Summer nutrition isn’t just about keeping your body fueled — it’s about building strength, speeding up recovery, staying healthy in the heat, and laying the foundation for success when you hit the ice again in the fall…
Read MoreEssential Hockey Drills for Next-Level Performance
The best players in the world didn’t get there by accident. They built their skills through hard work, repetition, and using drills that pushed their limits…
Read MoreMy Bad!
With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harlee’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this entry video, she addresses the well worn question, “My bad! My Bad!”
Read More8-Minute Healthy Shoulder Warm Up
Dave Schmitz, known as The Band Man, suggests that his 8-Minute Healthy Shoulder Warm Up routine will mobilize the entire upper body while activating the rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers
Read MoreMembers-only versus Non-members Posts
While most hockey folks who pass through this site have a sense of what the difference is, it wouldn’t hurt to attempt an explanation..
Read MoreSkate Like a Pro
Skating is the most important skill in hockey. It doesn’t matter how great your shot is or how smart you are on the ice — if you can’t skate well, you’re always going to be one step behind…
Read MoreOff-Ice Workouts That Keep Hockey Players in Peak Form
Every hockey player wants to be at his or her best when the puck drops, but what happens when you’re not at the rink? That’s where off-ice workouts come in…
Read MoreNHL announces 2024-25 All-Star Teams
NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who earlier today captured the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, and Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov, who took home the Ted Lindsay Award as the most outstanding player as selected by the NHLPA, head the list of players voted to the 2024-25 NHL First All-Star Team….
Read MoreThe Science Behind Hockey Strength Training
When it comes to dominating the ice, hockey strength training isn’t just about hitting the weight room — it’s about training smart, training specifically, and understanding the science behind every movement…
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