In-line Skating
Why I Need to Hear From You — Often
This site has always been about teaching the game — and teaching it in a way that actually helps you, your players, or your son or daughter. And here’s the truth I want to put front and center today:
I can only do that if I hear from you. Not once in a while. Not once a season. Regularly.
Read MoreUNILATERAL SHOULDER PRESS TRAINING
Follow along with Dave as he shows you how to use these bands to train your body for more strength and endurance…
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Read MoreMicro‑Skills That Separate Elite Stickhandlers From Everyone Else
Most hockey players believe elite stickhandling is all about lightning-fast hands, fancy moves, and highlight-reel plays. Social media doesn’t help, because it shows the flash but not the foundation. In reality, the biggest difference between average stickhandlers and elite ones is not speed or creativity. It’s mastery of small, repeatable micro-skills that quietly show up on every shift. These details don’t look exciting on their own, but together they separate players who panic under pressure from players who stay calm and in control.
Read MoreThe Most Common Warm‑Up Mistakes Hockey Players Make
Warm-ups are not just about breaking a sweat. They are meant to prepare the body, the hands, and the brain to perform right away, and many players unknowingly make mistakes that hurt their early shifts.
Read MoreHelp Us Teach the Game
The truth is, teaching the game works best when it becomes a team effort. Every time someone shares a real experience, a smart observation, or a lesson learned from a practice, game, or season, it helps someone else grow. That’s why your voice matters here, and why your comments under each post can help us teach the game in ways no single coach ever could.
Read MoreThe Science of Staying Calm With the Puck Under Pressure
Staying calm with the puck under pressure is one of the biggest differences between players who simply work hard and players who consistently make smart plays. Many high school hockey players have solid skating and stickhandling skills, yet those skills seem to disappear when the game speeds up or defenders close in. This is not…
Read MoreHow to Train Hockey Balance the Right Way — Without Fancy Equipment
Balance is one of the most important skills in hockey, yet it is often misunderstood and overcomplicated. Many players believe they need expensive training tools or fancy equipment to improve their balance, but the truth is that great hockey balance is built through simple, consistent habits. Balance in hockey is not about standing still on one foot. It is about staying strong, controlled, and confident while skating, turning, battling, and reacting at game speed.
Read MoreThe Hidden Mechanics Behind Explosive First Strides
While many players focus on top speed, the truth is that explosive first strides matter far more than how fast someone can skate once they are already moving. The ability to accelerate quickly from a near standstill is a hidden skill that separates confident, effective players from those who always feel a step behind.
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Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…
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