Puckhandling
An Open Letter to All AAA Hockey Programs
Published April 2015 – Before I get rolling here, let me say that — as usual, a number of things set me off on this topic… First, after almost a lifetime of running my own programs, I later had the chance (and the pleasure, really) to observe a number of other AA and AAA programs,…
Read MoreUsing Mini-tramps for Hockey
Okay, so up front, I highly recommend that members look into this unique training gadget. I’m talking about finding lots of scientific info, and some unbelievable ideas when it comes to the health benefits of “bounding” (for mom and dad and other non-playing family members, as well). I’ve actually mentioned various ways of using mini-tramps…
Read MoreThose Young Russian Hockey Players
Ya, those young Russian hockey players… Even I’m amused at watching those little guys darting every which way, twisting and turning and seldom losing the puck. Anyway, in the event you’re the only person on our planet to not see them, let me show you an edited version of that video… Okay, my members had…
Read MoreA Sample Snippet about Floorball Benefits
One of the little known sports available for cross-training hockey players is that of “floorball”. It may be confused with a long standing recreational game known as “street hockey” or “ball hockey”, but it’s floorball has been taken far more seriously in many European countries. In fact, many current day NHL players with European roots…
Read MoreNew Premier Video for April
This Saturday morning — on April 16, 2022, at 9am EST — our latest Premiere Video (“21-Must-Do Beginner Skating Drills”) will be available for only a limited time. When the countdown timer reaches “ZERO” you’ll be redirected to the special Premiere Video page — which again, will only be available for a few days. (If…
Read MoreDevelop Hockey Skills Like Lionel Messi – Part 2
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Read MoreOld USSR Hockey Training Ideas
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Read MoreA Different Hockey Line
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Read MoreIf I Had A Young Hockey Player
Okay, let’s get that last part out of the way — about systematically (and safely) bringing a youngster from one level to the next… You see, I often liken this to the math sciences, asking a hockey parent or coach if he’d recommend a first grader skip right from basic addition and subtraction — never…
Read MoreAdult Beginner Hockey Questions
The first Matt lives not far from me, here in Central Florida… Actually, the Pastor at our church pulled me aside after Sunday services one day, suggesting that I might be able to help a young guy who had just begun playing ice hockey. If you know me at all, you know I smiled at…
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