Ice Hockey Drills Teach your kids how to dangle, pass, and snipe like the pros with these hockey drills and practice tips. Drills You Can Do at Home Upper Body Push April 17, 2020 Coach Thalin features an upper body push workout in this episode. Upper Body Pull April 16, 2020 Coach Thalin demonstrates a simple yet effective pull workout Stick Handling & Active Recovery April 15, 2020 Coach Thalin shows how stick handling drills make for excellent active recovery. Explosive Power April 15, 2020 Coach Thalin shows how you can improve your explosive power without ice. Core April 14, 2020 Coach Thalin demonstrates an effective core workout Legs April 13, 2020 Coach Thalin demonstrates a leg exercise. Hockey Tips: Wrist Shot Techniques March 26, 2020 Taking a wrist shot starts with your legs. As you go through this motion, you're starting with your weight on the back leg and will end by transferring the weight to your front foot. Hockey Tips: Basics of the Snap Shot February 22, 2020 The purpose of the snapshot is the quick release. It's all about the transfer of your weight, however, you're hitting right behind the puck and as you come through you're snapping your wrist over. Fade Away One Timer Shot July 30, 2019 Proper Shooting Technique July 13, 2019 Featured at Home Ice Hockey Activities How to Stay Safe & Train at Home During These Uncertain Times March 16, 2020 4 things hockey players can do to take advantage of this extra time at home At Home Hockey Workouts - No Equipment Needed March 10, 2020 Training with no equipment as a hockey player puts you in a unique position Off-Ice Hockey Training for Strength and Speed March 01, 2020 If your goal is to become a stronger and faster hockey player, then you'd better focus your off-ice training efforts on these three factors 5 At Home Exercises For Any Hockey Player Training your body specifically to improve your hockey ability and hockey conditioning can be overwhelming for some More Athlete's Health Articles How Schools Are Keeping Young Athletes Safe October 04, 2018 Mass and Muscle Gain Diets for Teens November 09, 2018 While protein often takes the limelight in terms of building muscle, carbohydrates have a crucial role to play as they provide energy for training and aid recovery. Beware the Concession Stand July 11, 2018 Unfortunately, junk food is the main inventory at most concession stands How Athletes Know When It’s Time to Take a Step Back February 11, 2022 If you’re debating your future in a sport or on a team, here are some common signs that it might be time to quit or take a step back from sport. Performance Lifestyle Tips for a Busy 2022 February 10, 2022 The start of 2022 brings with it the tantalising prospect of a packed aquatics calendar for athletes, coaches and fans alike. Safety of Artificial Turf Fields Questioned January 19, 2018 Studies show no link between turf fields' rubber pellets and long-term health risks 9 Surprising Things You Need to Know About Inflammation March 03, 2022 To prevent inflammation, athletes should avoid overtraining and eat a whole food-based diet that contains plenty of colorful fruits and vegetables. Are Your Eyes Winter-Ready? October 27, 2021 Protect your eyes from the harsh winter with these few tips! Baseball Injuries and Prevention March 28, 2022 Regardless of position, baseball players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional. How Parents Can Help Athletes Grow from Stress September 03, 2020 Deborah Gilboa, MD, explains how parents and coaches can teach young athletes how to process and handle stress, rather than bulldozing it away. How to Maintain Health During the Holidays: An Athlete's Guide July 07, 2017 At this time every year, athletes add another important aspect to their lives that can impact their training and performance: Celebrating the holidays. Anti-Doping 101: What Parents Need to Know Before Their Child is Tested February 14, 2019 Young athletes may be subject to anti-doping testing as they progress through sport. Here's what you and your athlete should know about testing. How Hockey Players Can Reduce Muscle Soreness May 24, 2019 7 Things to Know About Disordered Eating June 10, 2021 While disordered eating is a serious issue that may require professional support, there are things that coaches can do to prevent these behaviors. Quick Tips to Prevent Bullying October 16, 2018 Back-to-Sports Checklist for Parents December 06, 2019 There’s no shortage of resources for parents as they prepare to send their students Back to School View all athlete health articles