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Using Mini-tramps for Hockey

By | May 13, 2022

Okay, so up front, I highly recommend that members look into this unique training gadget. I’m talking about finding lots of scientific info, and some unbelievable ideas when it comes to the health benefits of “bounding” (for mom and dad and other non-playing family members, as well). I’ve actually mentioned various ways of using mini-tramps…

Those Young Russian Hockey Players

By | April 30, 2022

Ya, those young Russian hockey players… Even I’m amused at watching those little guys darting every which way, twisting and turning and seldom losing the puck. Anyway, in the event you’re the only person on our planet to not see them, let me show you an edited version of that video… Okay, my members had…

A Sample Snippet about Floorball Benefits

By | April 28, 2022

One of the little known sports available for cross-training hockey players is that of “floorball”. It may be confused with a long standing recreational game known as “street hockey” or “ball hockey”, but it’s floorball has been taken far more seriously in many European countries. In fact, many current day NHL players with European roots…

New Premier Video for April

By | April 12, 2022

This Saturday morning — on April 16, 2022, at 9am EST — our latest Premiere Video (“21-Must-Do Beginner Skating Drills”) will be available for only a limited time. When the countdown timer reaches “ZERO” you’ll be redirected to the special Premiere Video page — which again, will only be available for a few days. (If…

Develop Hockey Skills Like Lionel Messi – Part 2

By | April 6, 2022

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Old USSR Hockey Training Ideas

By CoachC | March 29, 2022

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A Different Hockey Line

By CoachC | March 14, 2022

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If I Had A Young Hockey Player

By CoachC | March 8, 2022

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…

Adult Beginner Hockey Questions

By CoachC | February 25, 2022

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…

Develop Hockey Skills Like Lionel Messi – Part 1

By CoachC | February 23, 2022

Okay, like any sports fan does today, I scrambled for two resource areas — beginning with Wikipedia (I later searched YouTube to see for myself)… “Lionel AndrĂŠs “Leo” Messi; born 24 June 1987 is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club Barcelona and the Argentina national team. Often considered the…