For many, the journey to the pros doesn’t begin under bright arena lights or in front of scouts — it begins at a local rink, tying up skates for the very first time.
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 Peripheral Vision Passing DrillThis drill is designed to improve spatial awareness and passing accuracy. Set up three players in a triangle formation, each standing about 10 feet apart, with cones marking a perimeter around them. The player with the puck must pass to one of the others without looking directly at them, relying instead on their peripheral vision. This exercise helps young…
During the off-season, many youth hockey families face a tough challenge: how to keep their teenagers in top shape when ice time is hard to come by. Ice rinks may shut down for maintenance, or costs and scheduling make regular access difficult. But staying in shape during the off-season doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. With the right attitude and a little creativity, young hockey players can train right at home and return to the ice stronger, faster, and more confident when the new season begins. Off-ice training for youth hockey players is all about building a strong foundation.…
I thought I’d try something new this month (and I wouldn’t mind trying it again during future months). Danny, a Mite coach from Southern California wrote me recently and asked if he could contribute to our CoachChic.com format. Of course, I have to be sure all the ideas provided by the guest coach meet our requirements, and I think Danny did just that with what he sent me. ~ Dennis C Fun Ways to Boost Your Mite Hockey Team’s Puck Control Hey, coaches, if you’re coaching a Mites-level hockey team, you know how important it is to help your players…
Continuing with our want to answer a bunch of questions that have accumulated from our Ask The Coach area, I’m excited to address a great one from a coach named “Chuck” from the West Coast of the USA… ~ Dennis C Improving skating speed and agility is a game-changer for high school hockey players looking to dominate on the ice. As a head coach in Washington, USA, focusing on these skills can elevate your team’s performance, making them faster, sharper, and more competitive. With the right training techniques and consistent practice, your players can develop the explosive power, quick direction…
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Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to May’s content…
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A young coach wrote me in our Ask The Coach section, and readers should soon catch on to his question… ~ Dennis C Hey Cliff! It’s awesome to see how much you care about coaching your Mighty Mite team there in Rhode Island. Teaching them a cool, advanced move like the wide-dribble puckhandling skill is a big step, and it can be super fun for the kids, even if it’s a little tricky at first. Let’s break it down into a simple plan to help your team learn this move while having a great time on the ice. Before getting…
I should have prefaced a previous post (Goaler Warm-ups) with a reminder, in that our goaltenders start learning to juggle on their very first days with us. Most of them need to start with one ball, and then very slowly progress to a second and a third. Yes, a little at a time, the degree of difficulty should be increased — for any drill. That said, take a look at this one… ~ Dennis Chighisola I hope you’ll agree with me, that the game of hockey is pretty wild. I mean, there are all kinds of things going on out…