Okay, let’s get that last part out of the way — about systematically (and safely) bringing a youngster from one level to the next… You see, I often liken this to the math sciences, asking a hockey parent or coach if he’d recommend a first grader skip right from basic addition and subtraction — never delving into algebra, geometry or trig — and moving right into calculus. Something tells me you wouldn’t buy that approach to a youngster’s schooling. Yet, I’ve met quite a few parents, coaches and even supposedly experienced gurus who try to do much the same with…
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The first Matt lives not far from me, here in Central Florida… Actually, the Pastor at our church pulled me aside after Sunday services one day, suggesting that I might be able to help a young guy who had just begun playing ice hockey. If you know me at all, you know I smiled at that, because I always enjoy helping hockey folks, and I especially enjoy helping new adult players. This Matt’s beginner hockey question wasn’t so surprising, as most experienced members will appreciate. I mean, he hinted at getting around the ice fairly well, but — LOL, he…
Each CCC-TV episode includes awesome advice from some of hockey’s top coaches and specialty advisors. Non-members should know that the latest episode might only be available to the public for awhile. Currently many past episodes are available to the public on our CCC-TV Youtube Channel. Sometime soon, however, all past episodes may be archived (for members-only to view at their leisure). As usual, there are several segments in this month’s episode that our members won’t want to miss. Awesome advice from some of hockey’s top advisors:– Dr. Mike Bracko– Oldrich Jindra– Dennis Chighisola/Coach Chic– Kimberly Smith Lukhard– Dave Schmitz– Small…
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For an awful lot of years, I’ve felt that a puck and opponents can distract from a player’s concentration as he or she is drilling. (Wait until you see the positional drill I invented years ago!) This segment, however, is all about a player’s wrist (or sweep) shot mechanics, and it gives me the chance to show you how removing a puck from a drill helps my players focus purely on a movement… As a brief aside here, I’ve mentioned elsewhere about how I frequently invent new drills. The current topic is a great example, but it actually stems from…