Skating
The 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 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.
Read MoreHow to See the Ice Like a Pro
Whether you’re a forward looking to create plays, a defenseman reading a breakout, or a goalie anticipating the next pass, your ability to scan and read the ice can be your secret weapon…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 65
Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…
Read MoreThe Best off-ice Workouts for Hockey Development
When it comes to building better hockey players, what happens off the ice can be just as important as what happens on it. The best players don’t take the summer or off-season to relax completely — they use it as a chance to get stronger, faster, and more skilled without ever needing to lace up their skates…
Read MoreOne Coaching Cue That Instantly Improves Speed
Most of us think the only way to improve that kind of quickness is through hours of skating drills, dryland training, or strength workouts. But believe it or not, scientists have just discovered a surprisingly simple trick that can help athletes run faster almost instantly…
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