Training & Drills

A crease defines a goaltender’s space and where he or she needs to move in relation to the net. Depth of a goaltender is crucial when shots come. Life for a goalie can be difficult. With different pads, objectives, drills and techniques that need to be taught in a team game, it can be an […]

The mental fortitude it takes to continuously go into the crease to battle for pucks and tips is tough sledding, too. Dani Cameranesi is a dangler. A sniper. She knows how to light the lamp. Bury the biscuit. Dani goes bar down, top cheddar. Five-hole. Garbage goals. One-timers. She’s got sauce, vision and silky-smooth hands. […]

The changes in direction will stimulate and help the brain to process, which will pay off at later stages of speed and skating development. Purpose: To emphasize speed and change-of-direction training in a fun, athletic agility course. Also, to add introductory body-contact techniques. Drill Structure/Coaching Points: Set up drill as shown. X1 and X2 should start belly […]

“When your legs aren’t strong enough, a player will begin to cheat and use incorrect form. When a player is tired that’s when they start to form bad habits.” Whether it’s a race for a loose puck, a burst in the corners to maintain puck possession, or quick footwork during transitions, the importance of skating […]

Purpose: To compete 2v2 and compete defensively to steal pucks, defend and make good outlet passes. This drills does a great job of changing the “hockey role” of the players, since they must act and think quickly as they change roles from offense to defense. This drill also activates the offensive mind and feet with a […]

Teach rapid puck movement. Teach defensive stick skills. This drill works on passing, O-zone play, D-zone play, power play, penalty kill and team play. This will help teach hockey sense, reading passing lanes and puck possession Purpose: To create a live-action game situation for the players to move, skate, possess and support the puck while executing […]

One of the many points I share in the program is to CLAP for mistakes instead of pouting. … Pouting is selfish – but winning teammates will CLAP (Claim it, Learn from it, Affirm their ability and Play on!). Every coach has drills to improve passing, serving and setting. Every coach spends time focused on plays and […]

Coaches can video players’ serving technique using a cell phone in practice, so the player can watch starting position, toss, follow- through, hand contact, transfer of weight, approach for jump float. Serving is typically the skill that a beginner will strive to master so the athlete can proudly say “Look, I can serve over the […]

A garage floor, an old stick, a training ball or puck and a willingness to put in the time is all it takes to develop stick skills. Depending on the age and experience level of the player, there are numerous reasons to find hockey fun. One of the most common at any age level though […]