Advances in Strength Training

Advances in Strength Training

In the case of strength training, it has evolved to emphasize functional strength and overall physical performance. So, keeping up with the latest trends in this field can help us achieve our fitness and game playing goals more effectively…

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The Truth About Choking

The Truth About Choking

Is all choking created equally? When an athlete is not able to find the internal resources under pressure to be their best, is it always for the same reason?

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The Nature of Our Game (revisited)

The Nature of Our Game (revisited)

Despite my inclination to frequently think outside the proverbial box, I’d like members to know that I don’t make hockey related decisions without a lot of serious thought. In fact, over my forty-plus years in coaching, I’ve mostly relied upon a set of standards I’ve come to call “The Nature of Our Game”…

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“Specialized” Hockey Training

“Specialized” Hockey Training

“You Don’t Need Ice” mainly includes things I want to share with hockey players, coaches and parents from my old Soviet hockey studies and my coaching degree studies…

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First Things First in Hockey Skills Work

First Things First in Hockey Skills Work

As I reflect back on the hundreds of outstanding players I’ve had through the years, I’ve always found they had a few things in common.  Oh, I’m not talking about great genetics here; actually, I think most of my best players overcame some shortcomings to achieve what they did…

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Starting Your Hockey Year Off Right!

Starting Your Hockey Year Off Right!

It isn’t often that I’ll ask skaters to take a look at a goalie training segment.  Naw, you guys and gals USUALLY have enough on your minds without worrying about another position.  This time, however, what I’m about to suggest to you might just make all the difference in the world as you approach a new year…

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