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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 14, 20253 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

