In-line Skating
Hockey in the Wild and Nature-Inspired Training
Nature has a way of throwing curveballs — whether it’s an uneven trail, a steep hill, or the simple challenge of training in unpredictable conditions…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 66
Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…
Read More5-Minute Shoulder Mobility Flow to Try Out
Dave Schmitz, known as The Band Man, gives us an exercise that every hockey player — who has plenty of collisions — should be doing this 5-Minute Shoulder Mobility Flow to Try Out…
Read MoreThe 3 Fastest Ways to Improve First-Step Quickness in Hockey
A player with great first-step quickness can beat opponents to loose pucks, create time and space in tight areas, and shut down scoring opportunities before they develop…
Read MoreWinning Before the Puck Drops with Visualization
When most people think about hockey training, they picture players racing down the ice, practicing slap shots, or running drills to improve speed and endurance. While all of those things are important, the truth is that hockey is not only a physical game but also a mental one…
Read MoreBand Crawling
Dave Schmitz, known as The Band Man, suggests that your body was brilliantly designed to move in three planes of motion. Every joint, every muscle is meant to turn and rotate with power and grace. Yet
Read MoreHow Many Drills Should Be Used in a Skating Clinic Session?
Just the other night, Professor B was asked by a site visitor, “How many power skating drills are needed to fill an hour?” However…
Read MoreBest Budget Gear for Off-Ice Training at Home
The following advice was requested via our Ask The Coach option…
Hockey is one of the fastest, most demanding sports in the world, but keeping your skills sharp doesn’t always require expensive equipment or ice time.
Read MoreFloorball vs Roller Hockey vs Ice — Transferring Skills Between Surfaces
Hockey players who want to get better year-round often wonder if they need to be on the ice all the time. While ice time is obviously important, players can gain a huge edge by developing their skills across multiple surfaces — like floorball, roller hockey, and ice…
Read MoreBuilding a Pre-Season Plan for Conditioning, Skills, and Rest
A well-designed pre-season plan should begin with some well-earned rest. If you’ve been grinding through a long season, jumping into high-intensity training right away is a mistake.
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