Timely Advice
Skate Like a Pro
Skating is the most important skill in hockey. It doesn’t matter how great your shot is or how smart you are on the ice — if you can’t skate well, you’re always going to be one step behind…
Read MoreOff-Ice Workouts That Keep Hockey Players in Peak Form
Every hockey player wants to be at his or her best when the puck drops, but what happens when you’re not at the rink? That’s where off-ice workouts come in…
Read MoreMastering Explosive Speed in Ice Hockey
If you’ve ever wondered why some hockey players seem to explode off the line and beat everyone to the puck, let me tell you — speed like that isn’t just a gift, it’s a skill that can be trained…
Read MoreComing… June 2025
Folks should know I create this page as sort of a courtesy, trying to give visitors a sense of what’s “coming” within the next month…
Read MoreLoad Shifting — using Band Setups
When it comes to LOWER BODY STRENGTH TRAINING with Bands, I use a simple concept that quickly allows you change things up. It’s called LOAD SHIFTING and is a concept based on changing up the load relative to you Center of Gravity….
Read MoreStrengthen Team Chemistry
I’m thankful for another hockey friend for submitting the following to our Ask The Coach tool. I’ve always said that I can only get better as an advisor if I’m being challenged in some way. So, thanks, Coach Helen, for this one. ~ Dennis C * Hey Coach Helen, thanks a ton for reaching out…
Read MoreOne Way to Sharpen Your Hockey Shot
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Read MoreFueling Performance and Speeding Recovery
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Read MorePower Up Your Hockey Endurance
During the off-season, many youth hockey families face a tough challenge: how to keep their teenagers in top shape when ice time is hard to come by. Ice rinks may shut down for maintenance, or costs and scheduling make regular access difficult. But staying in shape during the off-season doesn’t have to be expensive or…
Read MoreYour Path to Overcoming Hockey Injuries
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