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Mastering the punch turn - a must, especially for forwards!
A punch turn — also known as a jam-turn, half-stop, or hybrid turn — is an essential skill every player should develop, especially...
Coach Kevin
Jun 143 min read
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The benefits of small-area games
Small-area games are a cornerstone of hockey training, benefiting players of all ages and skill levels. These focused drills, conducted...
Coach Kevin
Sep 27, 20231 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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Become an elite skater with some simple techniques ...
Proper hockey stride and technique are everything to a skater. The better one's form, the faster, more powerful, and more efficient a...
Coach Kevin
Jul 21, 20234 min read
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The argument for increased skills and fewer games ...
While games are essential for players to apply their skills in real-game situations and develop hockey IQ, skills training provides a...
Coach Kevin
Jul 4, 20234 min read
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Increased reps are the path to improvement ...
Have you ever watched a player execute a fantastic play on the ice and wondered how they made such a challenging play look so easy? Well,...
Coach Kevin
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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Tips to improve your shooting ...
Effectively shooting a hockey puck is not attributed solely to arm or wrist strength but rather a unique blend of the whole body and...
Coach Kevin
May 24, 20232 min read
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Get practice off to a fast start with these Overspeed drills ...
Many practices start with players lined up in lines on the goal line to work on skating and edge work fundamentals: long strides, inside...
Coach Kevin
Sep 24, 20223 min read
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My favorite offensive drills for defensemen ...
In today's post, we look at a few of my favorite drills for defensemen. While there are undoubtedly many more than what we could show...
Coach Kevin
Sep 22, 20224 min read
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Use your edges, agility, and body position to protect the puck!
Every forward lives to make a fancy toe drag or lag the puck behind them and then pull it through their legs as the defenseman helplessly...
Coach Kevin
Apr 15, 20224 min read
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