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 health articles Are Your Kids Outside Enough? October 10, 2020 Kids can never be outside too much Reducing Liability for Concussion-Related Lawsuits: Document Your Training and Education October 08, 2020 7 Best Go-To Foods to Bring on the Road September 24, 2020 Here are a few easy options to tackle any amount of hunger with cost-effective, tasty, and healthy options on a road trip. 7 Ways to Exercise at Home With a Toddler or Preschooler September 17, 2020 At home with a rambunctious toddler or preschooler? Here's how to exercise in a way that gets your heart pumping and helps run down their energy, too. Top Five Ways Clubs Are Using SportsEngine HQ During COVID-19 September 16, 2020 After navigating postponed and canceled seasons, administrators and coaches are now facing new obstacles as teams return to play. 4 Key Mindset Changes Your Athlete Needs to Make ASAP September 12, 2020 Mental toughness is a skill helps with athletic performance and everyday life but it's a skill that must be learned like any other. This article shows you how to begin the process of developing this skill. Preventing Heat Illness in Athletes September 09, 2020 Rising temperatures combined with intense sports training present the greatest risk of heat illness, especially in the first weeks of practices. And long practices in poorly ventilated gyms or studios carry a higher risk of heat illness. 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. Why Do Tennis Stars Love Ice Baths and Can They Work for You? September 02, 2020 Experts weigh in on whether ice baths can improve performance for athletes and regular fitness buffs. Working Together with New Coronavirus Rules August 16, 2020 Coaches and parents have a bigger responsibility than ever before in making sure they are setting good examples for their athletes when it comes to the new Coronavirus guidelines. Lead by Example: Wear a Mask August 12, 2020 As youth sports open back up parents should model wearing a mask for their own safety and the safety of others. Limiting Time in the Sun is Essential for a Young Athlete August 07, 2020 Here are some tips on how to protect your athlete from the sun this season. Neuromuscular Training: What is it and how does it work August 06, 2020 Dr. Michele LaBotz, TrueSport Expert and sports medicine physician, explains exactly what neuromuscular training really means for sport, and how you can apply it to your coaching practice What Parents Need to Know About Sports Physicals July 23, 2020 Here’s what Dr. Michele LaBotz, sports medicine physician, wants parents to know when it's time for your child's annual sports physical Don’t Shrug off Shoulder Pain July 20, 2020 The shoulder is a pretty amazing set of joints that allows for a complex range of movements. While there are many possible causes of shoulder pain, there are three main issues that tend to be seen in young athletes. The Do’s and Don’ts of Flavor-Enhanced Water July 16, 2020 TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian, explains what you need to know to pick or make a flavored water that’s healthier for your athlete. View all athlete health articles
