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Coach Kevin
Aug 8, 20236 min read
What to know when choosing a stick ...
Selecting a stick is very personal. Each player has specific likes and dislikes. The perfect stick means different things to different...
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Coach Kevin
Aug 7, 20234 min read
HockeyIQ ... the missing ingredient to success for many players!
HockeyIQ is a vital attribute that separates exceptional players from the rest. It encompasses a player's understanding of the game and...
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Coach Kevin
Jul 31, 20234 min read
Five simple exercises to build on-ice explosiveness ...
While nothing can replace actual ice time, many off-ice, plyometric drills can help improve a player's skating during the season and in...
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Coach Kevin
Jul 21, 20234 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...
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Coach Kevin
Jul 19, 20234 min read
Why I coach skill development and hockey ...
One of the greatest joys in my life is the opportunity to coach and train young hockey players. The sport of hockey has always held a...
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Coach Kevin
Jul 18, 20234 min read
Important life lessons hockey teaches ...
Hockey, as a sport, encompasses various lessons that extend beyond the ice rink and into life and work. One of the primary lessons taught...
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Coach Kevin
Jul 10, 20232 min read
Ten traits of a good hockey coach ...
1. Passion for the game: A good coach should have a genuine love and passion for hockey. This enthusiasm will inspire and motivate young...
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Coach Kevin
Jul 4, 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...
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Coach Kevin
Jul 3, 20233 min read
What is skate profiling and how can it help?
While most youth players skate with the skate blade the way it is right out of the box, more advanced players tend to get their blades...
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Coach Kevin
Jun 29, 20234 min read
How to make yourself a more dangerous forward ...
To be a great forward, you must keep defensemen on their toes. This skill of keeping defensemen honest may come in the form of slick...
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