Skating Stride Development: Myth or Legend?Knock kneed, skating on railroad tracks one gear, all show no go; all typical phrases you hear around the rink reference to a skating stride. Whether you are Scotty Bowman, or Volunteer coach Bob, it doesn't matter how you word...
So you are looking to make the jump, you read the post about how not to get cut and you are wondering if there is any magical formula to making a team. Well then, you are definitely reading the right blog post! I'm going to...
Stride Mechanics a Quick Hockey Development Starting Guide for Young hockey PlayersThe number one request I get from parents in terms of private lessons is to work on their son or daughters stride. With the right analysis any stride can be corrected, but a coach needs to be mindful...
Hockey Tryouts: 5 Ways to Get Your Kid Cut Before Trying OutSo you want to get your kid to the next level! Or Maybe you are tired of finishing seasons with a 2-28-1 record and are looking to tag on with one of the top...
Concussion prevention starts with emphasis on heads up hockey skills at an early age.Teaching kids to feel the puck from the moment they first start stick handling is the first step toward preventing concussions later on in their careers. It may seem like common sense...
Hockey concussions: on the rise or is our awareness increasing?Go into any rink and you will see a similar pattern, dismal faces on hockey parents that should be at the rink to be social and enjoy watching their children grow through the great sport of hockey....
Hockey Systems: Defending Against the FloaterAnyone that has coached minor hockey has faced that win-at-all-cost coach that is the best gate opener in the league, watching his one or two ringers literally win him hockey games at will! You know the one that would rather...
Coaching hockey isn't easy!Getting a minor hockey team to buy into a "Passing Team Concept" based on puck movement can be nearly impossible! It's especially hard when a team is in the upper tier and made up of the better players in the league. Every parent...
[caption id="attachment_4708" align="alignleft" width="273"] Passing Properly Prolongs Careers[/caption]Passing Incorrectly SpellsDisasterWhat's the big deal about passing anyway?We all remember being tyke hockey players and having our coach in skin tight jeans barking at us to give the passer a target. Those of us fortunate enough to...
Shooting: Why One-Legged Shots Never WorkOne of the worst habits I see in hockey, are players blistering down the boards, getting ready to shoot and doing the old "Dog Peeing on a Hydrant" pose. Shooting with one leg up in the air, leaning away from...