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Off-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 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…
Read MoreIce-Cold Confidence
When we talk about becoming a great hockey player, most folks jump straight to speed, shooting, or stickhandling. But there’s another ingredient that separates average players from true difference-makers, and that’s something I like to call “ice-cold confidence”. It’s that steady, unshakable belief in yourself no matter what the scoreboard says, who’s on the other…
Read MoreThe Role of Mobility in Hockey Performance
When it comes to building great hockey players, one of the most overlooked areas of development is mobility. Most folks talk about speed, power, strength, or even stamina…
Read MoreMastering Explosive Speed in Ice Hockey
If you’ve ever wondered why some hockey players seem to explode off the line and beat everyone to the puck, let me tell you — speed like that isn’t just a gift, it’s a skill that can be trained…
Read MoreMental Toughness & Focus Training
What separates the good players from the great ones — especially at the high school level — is mental toughness and the ability to stay focused when the pressure’s on.
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 63
Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to June’s content…
Read MoreGame-smart Strategies
Helping your high school players grow smarter on the ice is one of the most valuable things one can do as a coach. Skills and conditioning are important, no doubt, but hockey IQ is what separates the good players from the great ones.
Read MoreLoad Shifting — using Band Setups
When it comes to LOWER BODY STRENGTH TRAINING with Bands, I use a simple concept that quickly allows you change things up. It’s called LOAD SHIFTING and is a concept based on changing up the load relative to you Center of Gravity….
Read MoreOne Way to Sharpen Your Hockey Shot
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