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Of important note, the literature seems to suggest that hydrostatic pressure is maximized if you can stand while immersed in cold water rather than sit. Should hockey players take ice baths for recovery? The truth is that recovery is a wildly important component towards hockey performance, I have been an advocate of that since Day […]

“Coaches, assistant coaches, families, and I are all talking to businesses to purchase ads. Excess proceeds just go straight into helping players be able to afford to play.” Some of Troy Beachy’s favorite childhood memories involved playing for the American Legion Baseball League, but the high registration price could have stopped him from playing if […]

The program offers head-to-toe equipment, age-appropriate instruction and certified coaching to first-time players in a fun and safe atmosphere Area youth, including students from the University of Notre Dame Robinson Community Learning Center, took to the ice recently as part of the Little Blackhawks Learn to Play program, a legacy of the NHL Winter Classic at […]

Ideally the standard chip shot will be used if there is more grass (rough or fairway) to cover than the amount of green that the ball has to roll on. Chipping is a very important aspect of golf, especially for beginners. Beginners normally focus on their long game, but in reality having a good short game […]

It’s important that all defensive linemen dip and rip, then anchor their gap. They cannot allow themselves to get washed. The Crossfire Blitz out of the 3-4 under defense is a great way to take away the strength of the offense’s formation. This blitz is easy to install, but very difficult for the offense to […]

No matter who you are, someone looks up to you and watches your actions. You make an impact, we just can’t always know the significance. There is no greater or more important person than a coach. And while I often state that everyone is an athlete, but our office is just different, everyone is also […]

All athletes need protein after vigorous exercise. Protein helps repair and rebuild muscle tissue that is broken down during hard exercise. If you want to change your body composition so you have more lean muscle mass, look at your diet. To do so, requires a combination of adequate calorie and nutrient intake with a solid […]

“You can learn off everybody. Sometimes, it will be what to do, and sometimes what not to do.” If you are a young coach starting out in the sporting world it can be hard to get advice. Everyone has a different opinion on how to best interact with your athletes, their parents and club committees. […]