The Nature of Our Game (revisited)

The Nature of Our Game (revisited)

Despite my inclination to frequently think outside the proverbial box, I’d like members to know that I don’t make hockey related decisions without a lot of serious thought. In fact, over my forty-plus years in coaching, I’ve mostly relied upon a set of standards I’ve come to call “The Nature of Our Game”…

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Crosby Sets Up Letang

Crosby Sets Up Letang

Every so often I like to dig back into my video vault for something that offers some solid teaching principles. And for today, I have a doosy from way, way back

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WHAT THE BLEEP IS FLOORBALL?

WHAT THE BLEEP IS FLOORBALL?

As you’ll discover, Greg Beaudin knows his stuff.  So, here he is, answering a question many of you may have asked (but not necessarily in such a colorful way)…

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“Specialized” Hockey Training

“Specialized” Hockey Training

“You Don’t Need Ice” mainly includes things I want to share with hockey players, coaches and parents from my old Soviet hockey studies and my coaching degree studies…

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Predicting Hockey Stardom

Predicting Hockey Stardom

To begin, my feeling was that the cute little guy featured in that piece is awesome.  And I mean that in many ways — from his poise on camera to the way he seemingly handles himself on the ice…

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First Things First in Hockey Skills Work

First Things First in Hockey Skills Work

As I reflect back on the hundreds of outstanding players I’ve had through the years, I’ve always found they had a few things in common.  Oh, I’m not talking about great genetics here; actually, I think most of my best players overcame some shortcomings to achieve what they did…

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Starting Your Hockey Year Off Right!

Starting Your Hockey Year Off Right!

It isn’t often that I’ll ask skaters to take a look at a goalie training segment.  Naw, you guys and gals USUALLY have enough on your minds without worrying about another position.  This time, however, what I’m about to suggest to you might just make all the difference in the world as you approach a new year…

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