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Your play away from the puck matters!
Positional Play and Off-Puck Awareness Hockey is a fast-paced, dynamic game that demands skill, speed, and intelligence. While fans often...
Coach Kevin
Mar 174 min read
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Evaluating Your Hockey Future: Are You Truly Ready for the Next Level?
As the hockey season winds down, players and their families often take time to reflect on their performance and consider what makes sense...
Coach Kevin
Feb 214 min read
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Earn more playing time by changing the coach's perception of your game.
Like any sports coach, hockey coaches form players' opinions through careful observation over time. Every action on the ice during games...
Coach Kevin
Mar 20, 20244 min read
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The Unyielding Meritocracy of Hockey: A Blueprint for Success in Life
From the local rinks to the grand arenas, one truth reigns supreme in hockey: meritocracy. Meritocracy, the system where success is based...
Coach Kevin
Feb 9, 20244 min read
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Every Play Matters ...
The importance of executing simple plays effectively cannot be overstated in hockey. While flashy goals and highlight-reel plays...
Coach Kevin
Dec 14, 20233 min read
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Thoughts and tips on Upcoming Prep and High School Tryouts ...
High school hockey tryouts are a thorough evaluation process that take many factors into account, beyond just individual skills . Coaches...
Coach Kevin
Nov 27, 20235 min read
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Four essentials for every hockey bag ...
Going to the rink is always an experience, especially regarding equipment issues, which always seem to crop up at the worst times. ...
Coach Kevin
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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Save your gloves and improve your grip with Buttendz!
Several years ago, I tried Buttendz because the concept of a rubberized grip similar to a golf club made so much sense. I also have used...
Coach Kevin
Sep 29, 20233 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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