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 Study on Headgear Use in Girls' Lacrosse June 18, 2018 More Mental-Health Treatment Sought for Children May 28, 2019 10 Ways That Parents Can Prepare Little Humans to “Adult” January 09, 2020 Returning to Your Sport Following Covid March 22, 2021 Here's what you should know on how to make a safe return to play. How Does Mental Toughness Work? August 08, 2018 10 Healthy Team Snacks for Kids' Sports February 10, 2020 Ditch the chips and cookies and bring these healthier team snacks to your child's game instead 10 Healthy Team Snacks for Kids' Sports March 05, 2020 What kinds of team snacks do you see on the sidelines in your community? 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. 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 When Young Athletes Doubt Their Skills When Criticized October 14, 2019 Why Kids Should ‘Tri’ May 14, 2019 Pandemic Injuries: Accepting the Scribbles During Recovery January 06, 2020 The current pandemic has presented great uncertainty about health, education, and future goals combined with a lack of predictability about pace of recovery to more usual activities, including sports. 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. 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. 4th Grade Physical Health Tips February 28, 2018 Follow these tips on how to advance your child's physical health and development in 4th grade. Top 10 Health Benefits of Soccer June 15, 2018 View all athlete health articles
