How to channel the consistency!

Consistency is KEY! Any player can go out and have a great game from time to time. However, a really special player can do it weekend after weekend throughout a season. Consistent performance will ultimately develop from a few critical foundational points. Preparation Practice habits, off-ice training, nutrition, focus level in the locker room, rest…

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What the “Scouts” are really watching?

The recurring topic of: recruiting, evaluations, and “Scouting” comes up all so often. Understandably, for good reason, as every player aspires to advance to the highest levels they’re capable of. Here’s some helpful insight to gain an understanding as your athlete works toward their dreams: Mite – Bantam Level Players Spoiler alert: There’s no scouts…

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The “Perfect” Coach

Let us save you a lot of stress and time; no such person exists. The real question is “who’s the perfect coach for me?” This of course depends on the scenario, as each and every one of us demand a different, and unique set of needs. However, in your search, if you can feel confident…

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Prioritize Your Recovery!

Now that we’re deep into the grind of our season’s demands; feeling beaten up, tired, sore, and physically-emotionally drained are all part of the process of your development.  Now more than ever you need to make your recovery a priority! Here’s a few pieces of advice that will pay off huge for your athlete!  …

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Make 2018 YOUR YEAR!!!

There’s no better time than NOW to reset, reevaluate, and develop your plan of attack for 2018. We hope everyone has had a great, refreshing holiday break. Reflecting on the first half of the season, its important to celebrate the positive accomplishments, as well as embrace the constructive criticisms and hard lessons learned thus far.…

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What Stick Is Right For My Athlete

With the Holidays right around the corner we imagine new hockey sticks are being manufactured non-stop at Santa’s workshop… Here’s three easy guidelines when helping fulfill the “new hockey stick” request from your athlete’s wish list:   Flex is key! Arguably the most important factor when selecting a stick. Be sure your athlete is able…

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Maintaining the Positivity!

FACT: Positive thoughts & mindset will produce positive actions and results!   When you’re in a position to complain about anything, you’re also in a position to do something positive about it. And that’s a whole lot more effective than complaining. If you have a good reason to be frustrated, you also have a good…

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3 Tips to $aving BIG on Hockey Equipment

As we make the stretch into the holiday season now is a GREAT time to save big on buying equipment. Another being in the spring as the season comes to a close. Here are a few pointers to be mindful of as you maximize your savings: Look beyond the marketing Spoiler alert: the “new &…

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The Importance of Off-Ice Workouts

In the midst of all of these amazing (and potentially unhealthy) holidays, now is a great time to realign our perspective and evaluate the purpose of our dryland workouts. Off-ice workouts, also known as “dryland workouts” are a very unrated and often, under-appreciated activity. Its has been great to see so many different teams and programs allocate time…

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Nutrition – Have A Healthy Halloween!!!

With one the biggest unhealthy binge-eating holidays in Halloween right around the corner, what better time than now to share some insightful points on a well-balanced diet. It should be no secret a healthy, well-balanced diet is the foundation for not only a healthy lifestyle but equally for optimum sports performance. Here’s a great article…

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