Follow along with Dave as he shows you how to use these bands to train your body for more strength and endurance…
With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harle’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this video, she addresses an obvious concern with “Negative Self-talk”!
Most hockey players believe elite stickhandling is all about lightning-fast hands, fancy moves, and highlight-reel plays. Social media doesnât help, because it shows the flash but not the foundation. In reality, the biggest difference between average stickhandlers and elite ones is not speed or creativity. Itâs mastery of small, repeatable micro-skills that quietly show up on every shift. These details donât look exciting on their own, but together they separate players who panic under pressure from players who stay calm and in control.
Scouting a hockey player is never easy, and it becomes even harder when the player is your own child or someone you coach closely. Emotions naturally get involved. Pride, worry, hope, and frustration can all shape what you think you see on the ice. Because of this, many well-meaning parents and coaches struggle to evaluate players fairly. Learning how to scout your own child or player without bias is an important skill, and when done right, it can support development instead of creating pressure or confusion.
Warm-ups are not just about breaking a sweat. They are meant to prepare the body, the hands, and the brain to perform right away, and many players unknowingly make mistakes that hurt their early shifts.
The truth is, teaching the game works best when it becomes a team effort. Every time someone shares a real experience, a smart observation, or a lesson learned from a practice, game, or season, it helps someone else grow. Thatâs why your voice matters here, and why your comments under each post can help us teach the game in ways no single coach ever could.
Most parents involved in youth and high school hockey care deeply about their childâs success. They drive to early practices, pay for equipment, and spend countless hours in cold rinks because they want to see their player grow and enjoy the game. Coaches recognize this commitment and appreciate it, but they also see many misunderstandings about how player development really works.
Using a mini-band and a single 41″ Quantum band, follow along with Dave as he shows you how to use these two bands to train your lower body strength endurance. You are going to be surprised at how challenging this workout will be. Complete 50-reps per exercise before moving on to the next exercise. Scale Total Reps and Quantum Band Resistance to fit your fitness level.
With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harle’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this video, she addresses an obvious concern with “Negative Self-talk”!
Folks should know I create this page as sort of a courtesy, trying to give visitors a sense of what’s “coming” within the next month…