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Trimble’s Drill of the Week- 3 Drills for Youth Players that help with Winning Puck Battles Drill #1- Neutral Zone lines- Active pressure on inside shoulder from coaches, players keep the puck by turning away from the pressure before accelerating towards the net to finish with a shot. See below video for drill in action. […]

The above image is one of the best things Ive seen in quite some time on the internet about Youth Athletic Development, and applies perfectly to Youth Hockey Development in particular. Wayne Gretzky said, ““I think many parents live their lives through the kids. Because they don’t make it [achieve something in life], they want

Men’s NCAA hockey is a little different from most college sports, because there is no true NCAA Division II championship in men’s hockey. Moreover, there are few teams across all levels (with the exception of ACHA Hockey) making it extremely competitive. Additionally, hockey is an international game, as of the 2024–25 NCAA men’s ice hockey

Trimble’s Drill of the Week- Simple Off Ice strength and coordination activities to do with your youth players Scroll thru and see some of the drills in action. Ladders & Agilities- Speed ladders, also known as agility ladders, are simple yet effective training tools. They help athletes enhance their footwork, speed, and overall performance. These

Here are some of the craziest posts, stories, info and articles I have seen this week in North American Junior Hockey. 2. Canadian Based Jr team heralding advancement numbers and info that is not accurate. Shocking I know…. but here is the real data. EHL has 137 commitments across 18 teams- NCAA Commitments USPHL Premier-

Trimble’s Drill of the Week- 3 pad tag These are some of the benefits of playing Tag in youth athletes…. 1. Gross Motor Skills Gross motor skills entangle the motion and use of large muscle groups in the body, promoting walking, running, climbing, sitting upright, and throwing. Developing motor skills in childhood promotes an active

5 Myths of Mental Toughness MYTH #1-  Little Johnny has it so easy STATEMENTS OVERHEARD IN RINKS “Kids today have it so easy.” “Kids have changed… too much hand-holding these days.” According to a recent poll, 22% of teenagers log on to their favorite social media site more than 10 times a day, and more

Trimble’s Drill of the Week- Drill Types to create a more competitive group of players 1 on 1 drills in a small space. Create an environment where the players have to earn the puck and make plays in a small space in front of their team. Increases body contact and quicker decision making Races- Create

Recovering from hockey injuries in the summer gives athletes a great window to heal, rebuild, and prepare for the next season. Here are some of the most effective recovery strategies: 1. Immediate Injury Care (RICE Method) For fresh injuries: 2. Professional Assessment 3. Active Recovery Once you’re cleared to move: 4. Strength & Conditioning (Modified)

Trimble’s Drill of the Week- 7 Puck Game Great fun game to finish off your practice for all ages. 7 pucks and a goalie with each group of skaters (could be 2 or 3 or 4 groups) On the whistle 1st skater tries to carry their puck, penalty shot style, in on their goalie and