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So as the great pessimist that I am, I typically don’t have any New Year resolutions, because I know they will be over within 24 hours (I love my Dr. Pepper). But, I think for myself, this year I can implement my own “Coaching Resolutions”, especially in areas I’m trying to get better at. So […]
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By Andrew Trimble Driveway & Off Ice Stickhandling Drills Driveway drills can improve your stickhandling, eye/hand coordination and shot power and accuracy, by using everyday tools that can be found in your basement or garage. Stickhandle with golf balls, tennis balls, shoot on your own net, use your rollerblades or don’t…. but find ways to
1 v 1 Net Tag Really fun drill and good for all ages in a skills practice or station based practice
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As players come back from their Holiday Breaks, here are some ideas to incorporate into the first week they return… 1) Fitness Testing– In the below article Bill Guerin talks about the conditioning tests and standards that measured NHL players when he first started till now. In my opinion, the conditioning standards need to be rigid
Second Half of Season Begins Today- What can you as a coach do to make it successful? Read More »
Sorry for the late post!! Holidays had me travelling all around New England Clock Drill- Great for all ages and abilities to develop footwork, transitions, and balance. Use any circle Its a great drill. Enjoy! Below Clip is Example 1 being executed by a local (NH) Bantam Player This example is being executed by a
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Create Variations in your circle Drills to make them more challenging for your youth players We all fall into the practice of repeating the same drills. Habits die hard. To make your circle drills (in particular for youth players (U12 and younger where you are doing circle drills) more challenging, try different variations on the
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In our previous article, we looked at how Pavel Bure’s ability to generate speed and offense using linear (and lateral) crossovers can easily still be used in today’s game. In fact, players such as Nathan Mackinnon and Connor McDavid are making a living (and living hell for defensemen) right now in the NHL doing so. So
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Its a myth that you cant use video for youth hockey players. Any age group can learn by watching themselves, watching their peers, or even watching NHL players. This season I am coaching my sons U8 team AND our Wolves u16 split (which ended in November after a trip to the state finals) and our
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Drevitch Shooting Warmup Great Drill to begin a practice, warmup the goalies, and develop passing and communication. Position 4 lines (2 inside the center ice circle & 2 at opposite diagonal bluelines) Great way to get your feet moving and warmup your goalies!! See video for drill in action.
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Due to recent discussions, I’ve decided to share this piece I wrote back in June of 2021. This is part one of a two part article series. Part two will be published later this week. One of the most ELECTRIFYING players in NHL history, Pavel Bure who was coined The Russian Rocket, was one of the
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