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Late Bloomers: Perception vs. Reality
June 2, 2023
Most athlete development experts suggest that it’s much better to move at the correct pace in your development process and not try to artificially speed it up. Q&A WITH COLLEGE HOCKEY INC. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MIKE SNEE Speed is such a critical component of today’s game.But when it comes to player development and preparing for the […]
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Get Faster and Stronger This Summer
June 2, 2023
Stick movement exercises with different sizes and weight implements: small medicine balls, large marbles, smaller pucks, weighted pucks, etc. Jim Radcliffe was the strength and conditioning coach for the gold medal-winning 2018 U.S. Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team, and has more than 30 years of experience at the University of Oregon. He’s played a significant […]
Hockey IQ: Training the Brain for Today’s Game
June 2, 2023
“We found that focusing less on goals or performance and more on improvement takes a lot of the stress and anxiety away.” Fifty-fifty vision, rapid processing, anticipation and quick decision-making. These are keys to developing a high hockey IQ, according to Minnetonka High School boys head coach Sean Goldsworthy. Hockey IQ, he says, is just […]
Too Much Fortnite?
June 2, 2023
Do you really need another tournament, another three days of hockey in June, when you could be out on the lake, having experiences with your family and friends that you’ll remember for the rest of your life? Your kid is obsessed with Fortnite. Do you let them play it every night? Your son’s favorite food is ice cream. Do […]
Keys to Motivating Youth Hockey Players
June 2, 2023
When you set a goal, regardless of what it is, there has to be a willingness to do what it takes to get there. If the player is willing to do that, they’ve got a good chance of achieving it. “Getting up” for every single practice and game can be a challenge even for NHL […]
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Minnesota a Model for Youth Sports
June 2, 2023
It’s one of the best, if not the best, in the country because it puts a focus on local play opportunities for children. Making community rinks and sports accessible to as many kids as possible creates a unique environment. Minnesota Hockey’s community-based model is occasionally highlighted as a gold standard for youth hockey, as it […]
Six ADM Mythbusters
June 2, 2023
The ADM truly is a complete, robust, sport science-based long-term development plan and philosophy, from Mini Mites all the way to Olympians. It’s been almost 10 years since the rollout of USA Hockey’s American Development Model. Despite the growth of the game at the grassroots level, unprecedented success on the international stage, record numbers of […]
Mom and Dad’s Goals for the Season
June 2, 2023
Instead of focusing on the mistakes made, make it a goal to find and share a handful of specific positives to boost kids’ confidence and self-esteem. In anticipation of the new season, players are encouraged to set goals for themselves – learn or improve on specific skills, be a good teammate, take on a leadership […]
How NHL Scouts Evaluate Players
June 2, 2023
And let’s face it – many scouts don’t care (if you make it at a younger age). If you don’t make it, it should provide incentive to work harder. If you do make it, you better keep working or it will be a short-lived time at that level. Looking at a player today and trying […]
Core Strength Tips & Myths: Not Just a Six-Pack
June 2, 2023
In a dynamic sport like hockey, where you need to change direction, slow down, speed up and maneuver your body on the ice, it’s important to develop the full core. Hockey players, from Mini Mites to the pros are constantly looking for ways to improve their game. Whether it’s skating faster, shooting harder or being stronger […]
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