The Skater’s Rhythm Bar is a great example of something simple that helps players understand the natural cadence of a powerful stride. Instead of guessing whether your timing is right, the Rhythm Bar gives you instant feedback. If your stride is too short, too quick, or out of sync, you feel it immediately. That kind of feedback helps players build better habits faster, and better habits lead to more speed, more balance, and more confidence.
Most players don’t struggle with the backhand because they’re weak, unskilled, or afraid of the shot. They struggle because the backhand has quietly become one of the most neglected skills in modern hockey. Kids grow up firing forehands from every angle, but they almost never get the same number of touches, experiments, or repetitions on the backhand side. By the time they reach competitive levels, the backhand feels foreign, awkward, and unreliable…
With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harle’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this video, she addresses an obvious concern with “Negative Self-talk”!
If you’ve spent any time on YouTube or scrolling through social media, you’ve probably noticed something that doesn’t sit quite right. A lot of people who share hockey tips online sound confident, look polished, and speak like experts, but when you listen closely, something feels off. The advice is often oversimplified, incomplete, or flat‑out wrong. And the tough part is that most viewers, especially newer coaches and parents, can’t easily tell the difference between someone who truly understands the game and someone who’s just good at performing confidence on camera.
This site has always been about teaching the game — and teaching it in a way that actually helps you, your players, or your son or daughter. And here’s the truth I want to put front and center today:
I can only do that if I hear from you. Not once in a while. Not once a season. Regularly.
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With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harle’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this video, she addresses an obvious concern with “Negative Self-talk”!
The truth is, teaching the game works best when it becomes a team effort. Every time someone shares a real experience, a smart observation, or a lesson learned from a practice, game, or season, it helps someone else grow. That’s why your voice matters here, and why your comments under each post can help us teach the game in ways no single coach ever could.