Readying For A New Season
A Message to Hockey Parents: Training versus Trying
– Dennis Chighisola I see a trend emerging in our young people that is troubling. Actually, I see many trends that are troubling but for purposes of this article I want to highlight one. If you study athletics it doesn’t take long to understand that one vital aspect of becoming more skilled and a more…
Read MoreTHE Most Important Hockey Season Is Coming Up?
I’m hoping my hockey friends noticed the “THE” in my title, because I truly meant to type it that way. Yes, I feel that in the overall picture of being a hockey coach or hockey dad — or even if I was an adult rec player, the coming days, weeks and months are as important…
Read MoreThe Secret to Creativity?
I have three close connections with this video… First, I’ve been following Steve Washer for about 6-years now, and I enjoy his unique outlook when it comes to video production. And, perhaps one reason I like his approach is that he’s hardly ever confined himself to the proverbial box. Second, it’s Steve’s mention of Ruth…
Read MoreTeaching the Beginner Hockey Player
Okay, I have to start with a huge smile here, because I’ve just finished browsing through some old notes reflecting back on what I’d call — for the lack of a better name — a “tryout” I ran a few years back for a new 5- and 6-year old team coming from my winter Learn-to-skate/Learn-to-play…
Read MoreDealing With A Hockey Caste System
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Read MoreSome Good News About Hockey Shutdowns
Before I get on a roll here, let me first point out the above image (and then give you some time to consider what that player might be doing). And just to stall a little, let me explain how this thing about “Hockey Shutdowns” came about… You see, a member and I were just today…
Read MoreBuy Gear In Bulk And Inexpensively
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Read MoreSuspension Training for Hockey Players
I’m always saying that part of my job is to do the research for my hockey members (and I also like to do it selfishly, for myself). Anyway, I’ve always subscribed to a number of strength training magazines and newsletters, just so I can keep-up with the very latest in training methods. So, along came a new…
Read MoreHockey Game Notes
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Read MoreThe Importance of Foot Care
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