With the upcoming high school season approaching we wanted to give players an easy, no gym needed way to make sure they can build explosiveness and strength without the gym or trainers. The goal is not to spend hours every day working out. The goal is to consistently build the qualities that matter most on the ice: Explosive leg power Single-leg strength Lateral power Strong glutes and hamstrings Groin strength Core stability Upper-body strength This program is designed to b

With 126 days remaining until the high school hockey season, players still have time to make meaningful improvements. However, that improvement will not come from simply showing up when the season begins. A productive offseason should include a balanced mix of: Quality on-ice training Strength training in the gym Speed, agility, and plyometric work Players who consistently address all three areas give themselves the best opportunity to return stronger, faster, more skilled, a

Every player wants to earn more ice time, take on a larger role, or move to the next level. But when a player returns for a new season, coaches are not simply looking for someone who is a year older. They are looking for growth. Coaches remember the player they saw the previous season—their strengths, weaknesses, effort, habits, decision-making, attitude, and response to coaching. The offseason is where the improvement begins! The question is simple: Has this player improved?

A punch turn — also known as a jam-turn, half-stop, or hybrid turn — is an essential skill every player should develop, especially...

Plyometric Exercises: Boost Your Explosiveness for Hockey Performance The Importance of a Proper Warm-Up for Plyometric Exercises Plyometric exercises are designed to build explosive strength and quickness—vital for hockey players. These exercises focus on your ability to generate power quickly and efficiently, improving your speed, agility, and reaction time. Below, we have put together a list of exercises that require no special equipment and can be done by a player on thei

While nothing can replace actual ice time, many off-ice, plyometric drills can help improve a player's skating during the season and in...

1. Experienced Coaches: The clinic should be led by experienced coaches who have played or coached at high levels of the sport. They...

Athleticism is a quality that many people aspire to possess. Being able to move with ease, agility, and control is something that can be...

Drills that focus on players learning to move in various directions. Players' ability to transition from forward to backward, backward...

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...