Critical Periods in Motor Learning for Hockey-1 (Audio)

By | October 5, 2020 |
Critical Periods in Motor Learning for Hockey-1 (Audio)

When I say “critical”, I mean it.  This is information that can make or break a youngster’s athletic ability, and hockey playing abilities. I was going to post this audio and the connected video parts now, but I think it’s important that I give members the opportunity to digest all of this segment first.  (Part…

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My Hockey Whistle Adaptation (and more)

By | October 5, 2020 |
My Hockey Whistle Adaptation (and more)

God, that picture down there is old (LOL).   Nonetheless, it’s the best I have for showing the way I always affixed a ref’s whistle to the glove on my left hand.   As I mentioned in the above recording, I placed it there so I could instantly let go of the stick and raise that…

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Using Video To Study Hockey

By | October 4, 2020 |
Using Video To Study Hockey

As I finished typing the above title, it struck me how much of my hockey coaching — and problem solving — has relied on the use of video.   This brief aside…  My first paid coaching gig was at a rink that owned one of the first video recorders and players ever made.  And, while…

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