Hockey Podcasts

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

Here are some of the Top Moves this Off- Season via Free Agency Mitch Marner ➝ Vegas Golden KnightsSigned an 8‑year, $96 million deal in a sign‑and‑trade with Toronto. Marner was looking for a fresh start as tensions grew in Toronto NHL+8YouTube+8New York Post+8The Times of India+1The Times of India+1. Vladislav Gavrikov ➝ New York RangersThe

Trimble’s Drill of the Week- Essential Plyometrics for Hockey Players Plyometric exercises—sometimes called plyo exercises—are bodyweight exercises that include an explosive movement such as a jump. The explosiveness of plyometric workouts helps build muscle and elevate your heart rate for an effective cardio workout. Plyometric training programs are common among athletes looking to increase their

It is extremely important that players in this age group get a lot of repetition and practice within each station or skill.  This is far more important than any specific technical correction.  Those technical corrections will have their time and place… just not now at this stage.  At this stage you are very much attempting