Band Strength Training with Unilateral Movements

5-Minute Shoulder Mobility Flow to Try Out

Do you struggle doing lunges due to knee or hip pain? Using a horizontal hip attached band setup allows you to do lunges that reduce ground contact forces on your knees and hips. Scale starting band resistance to make lunges work for you. This is also a great way to work on stride mobility…

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Get Out of Your Head

Fake it or Face it!

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!”

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Coming… December 2025

Coming…  November 2025

Folks should know I create this page as sort of a courtesy, trying to give visitors a sense of what’s “coming” within the next month…

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Sleep and Recovery for Teen Athletes

Sleep and Recovery for Teen Athletes

Most teens already know sleep is important, but many don’t realize just how closely sleep is connected to their strength, reaction time, mood, learning ability, and long-term athletic development. For hockey players who balance school, practices, games, training sessions, and travel, sleep isn’t just something nice to have — it is one of the biggest competitive advantages available…

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Inclusive Locker Room Culture Tips

Inclusive Locker Room Culture Tips

Creating an inclusive locker room culture in hockey is one of the most powerful ways to improve team chemistry, individual confidence, and overall performance. A locker room should never feel like a place of stress, worry, or judgment…

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Late Bloomers in Hockey Training

Late Bloomers in Hockey Training

In the world of hockey, players often develop at very different speeds. Some seem to dominate early, skating faster, shooting harder, and standing taller than everyone else. Others, though, might take a little longer to grow into their game. These are the late bloomers, the players who might not catch everyone’s attention at age twelve…

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High School Hockey Periodization Guide

High School Hockey Periodization Guide

High school hockey is one of the most demanding levels of the game, balancing academics, athletics, and personal growth all at once. Periodization is a science-based approach to training that organizes the year into manageable phases. It ensures players are performing their best when it matters most, such as during playoffs, while still staying healthy and motivated throughout the year…

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Breaking the Pressure Cycle and Resetting After a Mistake

Breaking the Pressure Cycle and Resetting After a Mistake

Every hockey player, no matter how talented or experienced, has made a mistake that felt like the end of the world in the middle of a game. Maybe it was a turnover that led to a goal, a missed open net, or a bad penalty that gave the other team momentum. What often happens next is what really matters…

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