Help Us Teach the Game

By CoachC | January 10, 2026 |
Help 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.

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Better Fuel for Better Skating

By CoachC | December 17, 2025 |
Better Fuel for Better Skating

Better fuel leads to better skating, yet many hockey players never think about what they eat or drink until they feel tired halfway through a game. Skating is one of the most demanding skills in hockey because it requires speed, power, balance, and quick recovery between shifts. When the body does not have the right fuel, even strong skaters can look slow and sloppy. Learning how nutrition affects skating helps players stay fast, focused, and confident from the first shift to the last.

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Top Carb & Protein Fuel Before Hockey

By CoachC | December 12, 2025 |
Top Carb & Protein Fuel Before Hockey

Hockey is a fast, intense, highly demanding sport that requires quick bursts of speed, sharp decision-making, strong skating, and the ability to repeat those efforts over and over again. Because of that, what a player eats before stepping on the ice affects their energy level, focus, endurance, and recovery. Understanding the best combination of carbohydrates and protein before a game is important for any player who wants to feel strong, stay quick, and avoid running out of gas halfway through a period.

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A Hockey Strong Sandwich

By CoachC | October 18, 2025 |
A Hockey Strong Sandwich

We’re diving into the world of hockey nutrition here, with Kimberly Smith Lukehard monthly sharing essential tips on fueling for performance, and ensuring you’re at your best, both on and off the ice.
For this month, she’s providing us advice on “A Hockey Strong Sandwich”…

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Why Some Players Never Get Fatigued

By CoachC | October 7, 2025 |
Why Some Players Never Get Fatigued

Some players seem to have a secret energy source. You watch them glide through the third period with the same power and precision they had in the first, never dragging, never slowing, and always ready to make one more big play. It can make you wonder what their secret is. Are they just born that way? Do they train differently?

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