From The MOTION Lab

An Intro to The MOTION Lab

By CoachC | October 19, 2020 |
An Intro to The MOTION Lab

If there’s one thing I greatly miss after relocating from Massachusetts to Florida it’s my indoor hockey training facility I dubbed The MOTION Lab. The short video above provides a brief introduction but, I’ll look forward to sharing lots of ideas in future posts, including background information concerning some of the gadgets you see used…

Members-only versus Non-members Posts

By CoachC | June 16, 2025 |
Members-only versus Non-members Posts

While most hockey folks who pass through this site have a sense of what the difference is, it wouldn’t hurt to attempt an explanation..

Skate Like a Pro

By CoachC | June 16, 2025 |
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…

Off-Ice Workouts That Keep Hockey Players in Peak Form

By CoachC | June 13, 2025 |
Off-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…

The Science Behind Hockey Strength Training

By CoachC | June 12, 2025 |
The Science Behind Hockey Strength Training

When it comes to dominating the ice, hockey strength training isn’t just about hitting the weight room — it’s about training smart, training specifically, and understanding the science behind every movement…

The Role of Mobility in Hockey Performance

By CoachC | June 8, 2025 |
The Role of Mobility in Hockey Performance

When it comes to building great hockey players, one of the most overlooked areas of development is mobility. Most folks talk about speed, power, strength, or even stamina…

Mastering Explosive Speed in Ice Hockey

By CoachC | June 5, 2025 |
Mastering 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…

Load Shifting — using Band Setups

By CoachC | May 27, 2025 |
Load 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….

One Way to Sharpen Your Hockey Shot

By PantherPride | May 23, 2025 |
One Way to Sharpen Your Hockey Shot

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Enhancing Goaltending Reflexes

By CoachC | May 16, 2025 |
Enhancing Goaltending Reflexes

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3 Defensive Skill Drills

By CoachC | May 15, 2025 |
3 Defensive Skill Drills

This post is an example of what can be gained from one of our Exclusive Hockey Apps. To be honest, these are drills I haven’t even considered before, yet ones that I’d surely use today. ~ Dennis C Anticipation Interception DrillThis drill helps players improve their ability to intercept passes and understand passing lanes. Set…