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 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. 6 Things to Know About Electrolytes for Youth Athletes July 10, 2020 TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian, has six simple tips about when and how to help your child incorporate electrolytes. 5 Things Parents Can Do to Protect Sporty Kids From Injuries June 30, 2020 Help prevent sports injuries in kids by paying attention to their recovery—and avoiding specializing in one activity too early. Top 6 Foods to Avoid When You’re In Charge of the Team’s Snacks June 25, 2020 As a parent of a young athlete, you’re likely going to be on team snack duty at some point. Here are a few foods to avoid bringing & what to bring instead. Youth Strength and Conditioning Recommendations June 22, 2020 The who, why, and how for youth strength and conditioning written by a licensed health professional that specializes in sports orthopedics. Youth Sports: How to Deal with Anxiety Around Return to Play June 18, 2020 TrueSport Expert Kevin Chapman, PhD, is here to help parents navigate their young athletes return to youth sports after COVID-19. Plan it and Pack it: Pre- and Post-Workout Foods and Beverages June 15, 2020 As pools reopen and training begins in earnest, one thing that will likely change is access to food and fluids Comparison v. Competition: How to Develop Positive Body Image on Teams June 11, 2020 Here is how parents and coaches of young athletes can help develop a body positive image culture in your youth sports team. Why Do Some Athletes Struggle with Body Image? June 04, 2020 Athletes can struggle with body image issues, and it’s important for parents & coaches to understand the different ways that those issues can be triggered. How Athletes Can Make the Most of a Plant-Based Diet May 28, 2020 Here are ways your young athlete can make the most out of a plant-based diet to achieve a competitive edge and improve their overall health. Reducing Anxiety to Make Game Day as Good as Practice May 14, 2020 As a coach, learn how you can help your youth sports athletes reduce anxiety to make game day as good as a practice, for a more mentally prepared team. 5 Strategies to Help Your Athlete Manage Performance and Social Anxiety May 07, 2020 Here are five strategies to help young athletes learn how to manage performance and social anxiety for long-term mental wellness. 5 Keys to Keeping Your Kids Active and Healthy At Home April 03, 2020 Current events have required changes in our routines and cancellations of events and activities Youth Athletes "FEAR" During Today's COVID-19 Culture March 25, 2020 View all athlete health articles
