Check only for purpose. Checking just for the sake of a hit is seldom of value and creates risk of self-injury, missed checks and open opposition players, as well as penalties. These Golden Rules are the key items players should be striving to master as they progress up through the ranks to high school and […]

Some of the most effective players will also be the most effective in tighter areas. It forces players to make quicker decisions with and without the puck, protect the puck, play physical and play smarter. This article is written in response to a question asked by one of our members. We were asked if we […]

Look around your team. Do you enjoy the people on your team? Are they people you respect? Can you learn from them? My kids stuck with one team throughout their age group years from kindergarten through high school graduation. The pool was close to our home and we’ve had excellent coaches throughout the years. We […]

Jumps and leaps are also introduced to the intermediate gymnast, and may include tuck or split jumps and split leaps. With a width of only 4 inches and standing at just about 4 feet above the ground, the balance beam requires precise movements, poise, strength and a developed sense of stability. The beam’s steep learning […]

Addressing shoulder tightness with hockey players is extremely important for puck handling ability, shot power and shot accuracy. Hockey players have been stretching prior to games, practices and workouts for a very long time now. Sometimes correctly and sometimes incorrectly — even to the point where they are harming their own performance potential. I have discussed the […]

“The most important key to achieving great success is to decide upon your goal and launch, get started, take action, move.” I read the following quote from Justin Su’a (@justinsua) on twitter, “Every day recommit to the things that matter most. You empower yourself when your priorities are in line. If you really want it, you’ll […]

When your foot lands on the ground, create an explosive but gentle power but never bang it on the ground. Tennis agility drills deal with the movement, coordination and reaction speed for tennis and performing them on a regular basis improve fitness and endurance. Tennis agility drills deals with the movement, coordination and reaction speed […]

No matter what the situation or circumstance, you always demand your best because you take pride in how you swim. Today, I want to provide you with the core concepts I discuss with my NCAA- and national team-level swimmers when we talk about how to foster the best kind of mindset possible for meet day. […]

When you begin to struggle or even gain time, it can be heartbreaking – but that is all part of the process. Plateaus. They are one of the most miserable facets of being a competitive swimmer. Everyone experiences them at one point or another, but they are a special kind of pain when you are […]

You know you’ve done your job well when they can clearly talk about the one concept you’ve taught them at this practice. The biggest challenge that is faced by coaches is consistently providing an engaging and fun environment for their players. In providing a quality training session soccer coaches assist players to unconsciously improving an array of […]