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Drill Submission Contest
Submit three hockey drills and get a chance to win a free coaching prize pack.
What a Scout Looks For
Hockey scouts look for specific skill sets and characteristics while evaluating players. Here are seven criteria one Canadian hockey scout looks for when he's evaluating from the stands.
5 Great Hockey Resources
5 great hockey resources for youth hockey players and coaches.
Stat Tracking Forms
Keeping statistics for your season can prove to be a daunting task. Lots of parents are hesitant to take on the role, and finding the best way to track them…
Hockey Cycling Drills & Defensive Tactics
User-contributed documents on cycling the puck and defensive tactical play.
Hockey Rink Diagrams & Practice Plan Templates
Hockey rink diagrams and practice plan templates for youth hockey coaches.
Great Team Building Quotes
Here are a few great inspirational / team-building quotes I've found over the years. I hope you enjoy! "A championship team is a team of champions" - Unknown "A group…
2 on 1 Dissected (Part 1)
Every week I get several questions via email asking about different parts of the game. One topic that comes up very often is the 2 on 1 - how to…
10,000 Pucks Winners
The winners of the 10,000 Pucks Contest can download the Prize Claim Form by using the link sent to you via email. All the users reaching 10,000 shots during the…
November 2009 Practice Plans
Here are my practice plans for November, 2009 Practice Plan for 11/25/09 Dryland Plan for 11/25/09 Practice Plan for 11/24/09 Practice Plan for 11/19/09 Dryland Plan for 11/19/09 Practice Plan…
Kneeing - My Thoughts...
One of the worst (and most dangerous) plays in hockey is kneeing. When a player sticks his or her leg/knee out to try and trip up an opponent, the injury…
Half-Pivot Video
Here's the latest video courtesy of HockeyShare & M2 Hockey. In this video we cover a simple skating drill called half-pivots. This is a great drill to develop footwork and…