CONDITIONING FOR HOCKEY

Slant Board Training in The Band Gym

By CoachC | July 17, 2024

Before Dave gets into his video, let me share some thoughts on the benefits of exercising on slanted surface…

Great Hockey Conditioning Ideas – Part 3

By CoachC | July 14, 2024
Great Hockey Conditioning Ideas – Part 3

I’ve also shown you how it all works — like stringing the exercises together and pacing them to simulate on-ice shifts…

Efficient Summer Training through Goal Setting

By CoachC | July 8, 2024
Efficient Summer Training through Goal Setting

In keeping with our current theme — as in using the coming off-season wisely, nothing could be more appropriate than some great advice on “goal setting”…

New CC Store Opening

By CoachC | June 25, 2024
New CC Store Opening

Here’s a chance to dive into a world of hockey knowledge with our collection of ebooks, audiobooks and more. Whether you’re a hockey parent, a coach, a seasoned player or just starting out, we have the resources to elevate your game…

June’s Band Gym Training Program

By CoachC | June 13, 2024
June’s Band Gym Training Program

Besides offering ideas for “June” band gym training, what Dave is really going to touch upon in the following video are the various ways we can take our bands outdoors, and even on the go….

Evaluate Hockey Problems — RIGHT NOW!

By CoachC | May 16, 2024
Evaluate Hockey Problems — RIGHT NOW!

One time my old magazine publisher asked that I do a piece on “picking a hockey camp”, So, I thought I’d try something a little different from what other writers might…

Build Your Own Off-ice Hockey Training Center

By CoachC | February 21, 2024
Build Your Own Off-ice Hockey Training Center

Many good drills require some sort of training aid (I’ve mentioned previously that a lot of pretty good training tools can even be homemade)…

How to Easily Train Abs in Every Workout

By CoachC | February 5, 2024
How to Easily Train Abs in Every Workout

If a visitor hasn’t yet met Dave Schmitz, Creator of THE BAND GYM, you’re in for a treat, as well as a great way to train for hockey away from the ice…

Heat Illness and Hydration Tips

By CoachC | January 30, 2024
Heat Illness and Hydration Tips

Although my old friend Jason Price has in mind those athletes who will be enduring the likes of some pretty tough outdoor activities under the hot summer and fall sun, I’m going to suggest that the following represents an extremely timely collection of advice for hockey players the year-round…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 46

By CoachC | January 27, 2024
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 46

Once again I’ve asked Kimberly Smith Lukhard — also known as Hockey Mom RD, to share the following audio for your listening and learning pleasure…