“Up The Boards, Johnny!”

By | October 7, 2020 |
“Up The Boards, Johnny!”

This is obviously an older video, but it was inspired by my ongoing conversations with a sport psychologist many years.  She was a coach and college professor, and she specialized in parent-athlete communications.  And, we surely hit it off when I told her about my experiences in that area. Now, I’ve pretty much described the…

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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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What To Really Do During The Off-season

By | October 4, 2020 |
What To Really Do During The Off-season

If you didn’t know by now, there is a lot of bad — or misguided — information out there, when it comes to off-season training advice.  Most hockey seasons are winding down right now, so I thought this a good time to offer my two cents worth.   Really, I have some great stuff planned…

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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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