Coach Jim wrote me recently with the title question. And, he might find it interesting that my staff and I have made much the same general observation over recent years, about kids in our camps and other programs — in that young players today just don’t seem to shoot all that well…
Of course, amateur players approach hockey with varying degrees of devotion. Working mostly with pretty dedicated kids, I’ve designed a very long-range, off-season plan to include age-specific speed, agility and strength work…
How about the merits of having a slideboard around this lady’s house? Ha… What do you think I had to say about that?
While coaches can teach the technical aspects of passing and receiving, such as proper hand positioning and stick-to-puck contact, there are other areas that represent a greater coaching challenge.
A recent question submitted to our friendly Professor Bee asked, “What can I do to increase my stride?” Our mascot did his best to answer that query — and he went to some lengths to do so, but he kinda missed sharing the most important advice when it comes to hockey skating.
Here’s one aspect of ice hockey puckhandling that coaches often find most challenging to teach…
Here’s the one aspect of ice hockey skating that coaches often find most challenging to teach…
As I enlisted the help of our “AI” program to research this month’s posts, I was absolutely amazed at the information that program spit back at me. I mean, few of the answers I received were exactly what I expected at all. But then, I’d love for members and non-members to tell me what you think…
Unlocking the secrets of on-ice hockey sense and decision-making can propel young players to new heights. The ability to anticipate plays, read the game, and make intelligent choices sets extraordinary players apart…
Intermediate-level ice hockey players should practice a variety of drills and exercises that focus on developing their skating, puck handling, passing, shooting, and defensive skills. Here are some of the most important drills and exercises that intermediate-level ice hockey players should practice…