In-line Skating
On Sale: Hockey Skates & Sticks!
Ya, that’s pretty much what the pitchman said on the radio this morning… The reason I’ve decided to comment on this particular advertisement is because I immediately thought of my buddy, Jerry Z, as soon as I heard it! Actually, the sponsor was a well known hockey equipment super store, but the message wasn’t really…
Read MoreStraight Cycle Passing Drill
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Read MoreA Beginner Hockey Player’s Skating Speed
This is about a note I took as I watched my beginner (or Mighty Mites) team play one day long ago… Let me start by stating that my kids seemed as though they already skated faster than most opponents. What caused me to jot that note, however, was that I knew my little guys could…
Read MoreJump Rope Training For Hockey
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Read MorePainful Skates
Q: An Arizona-based hockey mom writes me seeking some oft requested advice… She says that her boy has been complaining about his skates a lot lately, and that he’s even cried at times because his feet hurt so badly. Then, noting that the current skates are hand-me-downs from a cousin, she asks for advice in…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #30
If you’d like a crash course on strength training for hockey, this is it. And, as I so often promise, you’ll find ideas and advice here that you’re not likely to find anywhere else… Below please find the Show Notes for Episode 30 of Coach Chic’s Hockey Secrets. Please remember that this podcast might be…
Read MoreA Snippet from an Elite Level Lecture on Skating
Dr Mike Bracko is one of Canada’s — if not one of the world’s — foremost authorities on hockey skating. With that, this snippet leads into part two of a lecture he gave on skating to advanced coaches in the Czech Republic. It’s truly fascinating, and it just might put any of our viewers far…
Read MoreMore Sled Training For Hockey
To be honest, I’d highly recommend that team coaches and individuals try to commit themselves to at least a little sled training over their off-season. To begin, although the following videos aren’t earth shattering, they do offer some great ideas for improving a hockey player’s overall and even specialized strength… A little later I’ll remind…
Read MoreEnhancing Hockey Skills with Bands
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Read MoreAnalyzing Hockey’s Boston Turn
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