Strength Training for Ice Hockey Players

A General Ice Hockey Weight Training Program

By | March 22, 2023
A General Ice Hockey Weight Training Program

As for the timing of this post, my hope is to give coaches, parents and players time to prepare for a routine such as this to be undertaken shortly after the regular season ends…

The Benefits of Plyometrics

By | March 17, 2023
The Benefits of Plyometrics

Are you looking to take your fitness to the next level? Want to improve your speed, power, and endurance? Look no further than plyometrics…

The Importance of Rest and Recovery During Intense Hockey Training

By | March 4, 2023
The Importance of Rest and Recovery During Intense Hockey Training

One of the most important reasons for taking time off after a hard workout is to allow muscles to repair themselves. Athletes create microtears in their muscles when they train hard, and…

This Snippet Is About Strong Shoulders

By | March 1, 2023
This Snippet Is About Strong Shoulders

We have Dave Schmitz, alias The Band Man providing a number of awesome shoulder exercises using his trusted rubber bands…

This Snippet Provides An Intro To Old USSR Hockey Training Basics

By | January 16, 2023
This Snippet Provides An Intro To Old USSR Hockey Training Basics

From an introduction to Coach Chic’s long ago studies at the Moscow Institute for Sport & Physical Culture, this snippet moves into the most important principles in motor learning for hockey players — don’t miss it…

My New Hockey Coaching Manual – “10 things you can do to improve your hockey play – No matter your age or level!”

By | January 11, 2023
My New Hockey Coaching Manual – “10 things you can do to improve your hockey play – No matter your age or level!”

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CCC-TV Hockey Show – Episode 74

By | December 15, 2022
CCC-TV Hockey Show – Episode 74

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…

This Snippet Shows Some Awesome Off-ice Skating Drills

By | December 13, 2022
This Snippet Shows Some Awesome Off-ice Skating Drills

Dave Schmitz offers some “band training” ideas especially aimed at working the core, but also including some really taxing movements for the skating movement. (I’d use these at home to pass by others on your team or in your league.) So, do check this one out… To watch the entire video, please click HERE! *…

Modern Hockey’s Frantic Pace

By | December 6, 2022
Modern Hockey’s Frantic Pace

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CCC-TV Hockey Show – Episode 73

By | November 15, 2022
CCC-TV Hockey Show – Episode 73

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…