Ice Hockey Drills Teach your kids how to dangle, pass, and snipe like the pros with these hockey drills and practice tips. Read more 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 5 At Home Exercises For Any Hockey Player February 09, 2021 Training your body specifically to improve your hockey ability and hockey conditioning can be overwhelming for some 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 More Athlete's Health Articles Snack Ideas for the Busy Sports Parent July 26, 2017 Skip the concession stand and fuel your athletes with healthy snacks. Nutrition 101 for Athletes September 14, 2018 5 Signs of Dehydration and How to Best Rehydrate June 17, 2022 TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD, CSSD, is sharing what you need to know to help athletes avoid dehydration on the field. How to Recognize and Repair Iron and Vitamin D Nutrient Deficiencies in Young Athletes January 06, 2022 Iron and vitamin D are two common athlete nutrient deficiencies that can have a big impact on athletic performance and overall health. Should Athletes Really Use Ankle and Knee Braces for Sport Injuries? August 04, 2022 Michele LaBotz explains why an athlete may need an ankle or knee brace, and what you need to know to ensure that your athlete is on the right road to recovery. How to Boost Your Athlete's Immunity During Flu Season February 22, 2020 Here are some tips to help boost your athletes immune system during flu season. How Hockey Players Can Build Muscle January 17, 2018 Why Wrestling Makes You a Better Football Player February 09, 2021 What To Do When Helping Athletes Develop Positive Body Image July 18, 2022 TrueSport Expert Dr. Melissa Streno offers her best tips on how you canactively help athletes develop a healthy body image. Baseball Injuries and Prevention March 28, 2022 Regardless of position, baseball players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional. Safety of Artificial Turf Fields Questioned January 19, 2018 Studies show no link between turf fields' rubber pellets and long-term health risks Why Kids Should ‘Tri’ May 14, 2019 See a Doctor, or Wait and See? December 09, 2019 Heading the Soccer Ball May Be Bad for Young Brains June 25, 2018 Best Postgame Hockey Meals May 02, 2018 9 Easy Ways to Prevent Cliques on Teams October 07, 2021 Preventing cliques is one of many ways to proactively avoid conflict on a team, including bullying behaviors. View all athlete health articles
