Game of Hugs Don’t forget to hug your player today Hockey players love hugs Hockey moms deserve a big hug today too Thank you to all of the hockey moms and dads today on Valentine’s Day Without your support and commitment it would be nearly impossible for your child to excel in this sport The dedication […]
Brady fought for playing time as sophomore on his Junior Varsity High School Team. Note still playing JV as a sophomore in high school, not Varsity. His JV team had not scored a touchdown all season. Brady’s arm was never in question but his size and speed was and continually held him back or got him cut. […]
Today’s culture in sports have become addicted to fatigue. Don’t be fooled by thinking fatigue is the key to training though. Unfortunately many youth programs are misguided in this approach. Anyone can tire out kids, but training them correctly and effectively is a different story all together. The balance of intelligent training with Intensity is […]
Success is really imperfect. Fail fast, learn from it, make a plan for yourself and carry it out. I have been doing a lot of privates this fall with dedicated players all in imperfect situations because everyone is in an imperfect situation. Every child has a different story. Success always has an imperfect story. Including my […]
I was waiting to get on ice with my campers in vegas watching another hockey camp/skill session. I looked closer and I realized one of my former Las Vegas Thunder teammate and former NHL’r, (really skilled player) was running the session. Looking with my critical eyes I was so frustrated for these kids. The amount […]
The All of It The All of it includes setbacks. Setbacks are actually important and valuable. The highs, the lows, the setbacks and everything in between are part of ALL OF IT. The ALL OF IT needs to include a hunger to succeed and to prove them wrong. When I say ” Prove Them Wrong” note that everyone has […]
Oct 29 Tip: Body Language and Swagger Your body language affects how you play It is non verbal communication It affects how coaches and other players see you as a player It will affect YOUR OWN CONFIDENCE and dictate whether or not you have a good game or bad game You can intimidate opponents with […]
Oct 27 Tip: Butts and Mugs Butts out kids Especially against the boards or around opposing traffic That is how you will gain SPACE YOU NEED Get low Just came home from two private lessons and Sat morning skills I had two AAA Elite players battling against the boards standing up straight My daughter is […]
Oct 25 Tip: Tight Turns This tight turn NEEDS to be mastered to change directions quickly Your stick is your steering wheel Think of two hands on the steering wheel Two hands on the stick Your head will turn first Looking into the turn Will bring your shoulders into the turn That is what turns you […]
Oct 24 Tip: Tracking Rebounds in The Dirty Area Rebounds account for roughly 25% of all goals scored in hockey By far the most likely way to score Tracking rebounds is a NEGLECTED SKILL But not neglected at The Battle Camp or any Pro Ambitions Camp From the youngest camper to the oldest AAA Elite camper we […]
