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Pure skill alone won't make you elite
In hockey, it’s easy to be captivated by players with lightning-fast edges, blistering shots, and highlight-reel moves. But the truth is...
Coach Kevin
Jun 93 min read
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Plyometric Plan for Explosive Speed
Plyometric Exercises: Boost Your Explosiveness for Hockey Performance The Importance of a Proper Warm-Up for Plyometric Exercises...
Coach Kevin
Apr 35 min read
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Evaluating Your Hockey Future: Are You Truly Ready for the Next Level?
As the hockey season winds down, players and their families often take time to reflect on their performance and consider what makes sense...
Coach Kevin
Feb 214 min read
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Earn more playing time by changing the coach's perception of your game.
Like any sports coach, hockey coaches form players' opinions through careful observation over time. Every action on the ice during games...
Coach Kevin
Mar 20, 20244 min read
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The Unyielding Meritocracy of Hockey: A Blueprint for Success in Life
From the local rinks to the grand arenas, one truth reigns supreme in hockey: meritocracy. Meritocracy, the system where success is based...
Coach Kevin
Feb 9, 20244 min read
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Every Play Matters ...
The importance of executing simple plays effectively cannot be overstated in hockey. While flashy goals and highlight-reel plays...
Coach Kevin
Dec 14, 20233 min read
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Thoughts and tips on upcoming High School tryouts ...
High School Hockey Tryouts: What Coaches Look For High school hockey tryouts are a comprehensive evaluation—not just a test of skating, shooting, or puck skills. Coaches look at many factors to determine which players will best contribute to the team. Understanding these factors helps players approach tryouts with the right mindset. In short, coaches are looking for smart, engaged players who hustle, compete, and battle for loose pucks every shift. They want athletes who move
Coach Kevin
Nov 27, 20234 min read
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Making the jump from youth to High School/Prep School play
Transitioning from youth hockey to high school or prep school hockey involves significant changes and adjustments. From weight training...
Coach Kevin
Sep 1, 20232 min read
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Important life lessons hockey teaches ...
Hockey, as a sport, encompasses various lessons that extend beyond the ice rink and into life and work. One of the primary lessons taught...
Coach Kevin
Jul 18, 20234 min read
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Ten traits of a good hockey coach ...
1. Passion for the game: A good coach should have a genuine love and passion for hockey. This enthusiasm will inspire and motivate young...
Coach Kevin
Jul 10, 20232 min read
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