2 Foot-eye coordination drills for hockey goalies.
Here are two exercises I have used in the past to train foot-eye coordination in hockey goalies.
How many hockey players can pass this test?
Have you ever had a car that only you can drive? You are accustomed to its idiosyncrasies and you don’t even realize it is THAT out of whack. I remember…
At home interval workout for hockey players.
How long do you think a conditioning workout for hockey players should last? 90-minutes? 60-minutes? 30-minutes? 15-minutes? I think somewhere between 15-30 minutes is right. If you are a skater and look at the actual amount of time you are on the ice it is likely in that range. Even goalies who are out for the entire 60-minutes, if you look at the amount of time you are actually exerting yourself it is likely toward the higher end of that range as well.
5 ways hockey players can stand out in try outs!
With spring tryouts on the doorstep, I figure some of you will be looking for ways to stand out to the coach.
3 Habits the Most Successful Hockey Players Share
How do you measure up? Are you taking action steps every day? Are you accountable for your progress? Do you have a system? What other steps do you think promote success on the ice – leave your tip in the comments section below.
Goalie Training Tip of the Week #2 – Agility drills in transition
Do you always start your agility drills from the same neutral standing position? In a game situation, do you always make a save from the same neutral ready position? Ideally, yes, but practically – NO WAY! So this Rapid Response Goalie Training tip gives you some different positions from which to start your agility drills to help your body learn how to react in a quick and efficient way from different postures.
Off-Ice Goalie Training Q&A – week of Feb 14
The weekly goalie training Q&A talks about pre-game warm-up timing for goalies, knee pain in 11 year old goalie and a new cardio machine that mimics the skating stride.
Rapid Response Hockey Training Tip #1 – Use the hinge!
I know you have all heard this before, so why do so many athletes neglect this most basic foundation of athletic performance. Two reasons really – no strength endurance or they are not concentrating on being a better player.
Slideboard Circuit for Hockey Players
A few months ago I posted a slideboard circuit for hockey goalies and so today here is one for skaters. Check out the video below to see how you can build stamina and strength in your legs and build a strong core while training on your slideboard.
Can you point to your ITB?
For a variety of reasons – weakness in the lateral hip muscles can be a big contributor – this connective tissue band can get very tight and even painful. Some hockey players will just feel a stiffness, while others may feel pain on the outside of the thigh or knee which can get worse with activity.