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Choosing Exercises for Hockey Performance
June 2, 2023
Real program design experts equip themselves with as many tools as possible, and then only use them within the correct context in order to help hockey players progress in their performance outputs. When it comes to choosing exercises for hockey performance, it’s somewhat of a conceptual idea (albeit still highly scientific) in comparison to choosing […]
What Your Goggles Say About You
June 2, 2023
You prefer to keep to a design you know and trust so you can focus on the million other things you need to get done in the pool. Swimmers love to express themselves in and around the pool, as reflected by the myriad types of training suits, gear and apparel in any given swimming scene. […]
Send a Letter to Your Future Self
June 2, 2023
In our hyper-fast world we tend to only look at what’s right in front of us. In doing so we miss the benefits of a longer-term view. A couple of weeks ago, as I was preparing for my annual battle with putting Christmas lights on the roof of my house, I came across the note […]
Five Keys to Better Communication With the Refs
June 2, 2023
When was the last time you screamed at a ref and had it go well? Exactly. If you plan on arguing your case, try to follow courtroom etiquette instead of bar brawl manners. I hate swearing. Absolutely hate it. Curse words are a lazy, reactionary way of communicating. There is usually a more creative and convincing way […]
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Hockey Backchecking: Situations and Responsibilities for Each Player
June 2, 2023
The weak side defense will typically have to pick up the attacker that is driving the net. They should be slightly staggered behind the strong side defense and therefore they are the last player back. Players are always taught to backcheck hard, in fact, more often then not players that don’t backcheck hard are quickly […]
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True Sportsmanship Shines at State Football Championships
June 2, 2023
Moments like this, as the score and the struggle melt away, show what high school sports are really all about. It was a moment of true sportsmanship among fierce competitors. Amite High School freshman kicker Liam Adamson sustained a game-ending injury during the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome […]
List of Diving Board Tricks
June 2, 2023
To perform the flying squirrel, grab your ankles after your feet have left the board’s edge. Finish by leaning forward.  Practicing safe methods of diving is great alternative exercise or just a fine way to impress onlookers at the local swimming pool. Learning a variety of diving board tricks will improve your technique and help you master the […]
Why Kids Should Play Sports
June 2, 2023
Sports can teach young athletes to control emotions and show initiative, two traits which transfer to other areas of life: school, family and eventually a job. As if there weren’t already many good reasons for kids to play sports, I’ve just found some more. A report put out by TrueSport.org claims that in addition to the physical […]
Take Advantage of Backside Force Defenders With the Colt Route
June 2, 2023
The Colt Route will have the receiver explode vertical for 5 yards to sell a fade. This helps the receiver figure out if the cornerback is going to play him deep or is going to cover any run to the backside. There are a couple of things in our offense that we love. We love […]
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Eleven Warmup Activities and Drills for Youth Hockey Practice
June 2, 2023
For the younger players even the act of getting up off of their stomach or off their knees provides good balance and coordination work. The first 10 to 15 minutes of practice is crucial for setting the tempo and getting players warmed up and engaged. The activities below are great for starting youth practices because […]
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