You no doubt have heard from many coaches that the best offense is a great defense! That holds true in ice hockey as well. A hockey mom in New Hampshire shared these tips her coach had given her son and asked us to pass them along… Thanks Ruth! Move your (…)
For all of you lucky enough to be in the Pittsburgh vicinity this is a golden opportunity! Coach Cliff Loya just released their new schedule for National Elite Hockey’s In Season Development Programs at the Mt. Lebanon Studio Rink. These programs are a great way to get your skater the (…)
15
Oct
2011
A discussion on depth in Modern Ice Hockey Goaltending by Sean Moloney of Building Blocks Goaltending School
The following is an excerpt from my upcoming book, “Modern Goaltending, Modern Game: a handbook for Goaltenders, parents, coaches and fans.” It also ties in with my last post on the importance of coverage. In keeping wih our coverage theme from my last piece, it’s important to mention a secondary piece (…)
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Coaching Education Guidelines A. Coach Registration All ice hockey coaches as well as instructors of USA Hockey programs shall be registered for the current season (before the start of the season) in order to be eligible to coach/instruct in any regular-season activities (practices, clinics, games, tournaments, try-outs, etc.), state, district, regional (…)
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Jul
2011
Understanding Coverage
By: Sean Moloney of Building Blocks goaltending school As mentioned in my previous article, too many Coaches have very limited, or worse, incorrect, knowledge of the position. This too often results in confusion for Goaltenders who are taught something at Goaltending Schools, but then are told something completely different by their Coach. Most often, (…)
17
Jul
2011
Improving Practice for Goaltenders
By: Sean Moloney of Building Blocks goaltending school It’s long been said that the Goaltender is the most important player on the ice, and just as long it’s been said that you can’t win a Championship without great Goaltending. Hockey is the truest team sport, and while no one player is more important than (…)
Fitting or purchasing new or used hockey skates Keeping in mind that a penny saved is always a penny earned. The best time to get new skates is in the off-season, when they’re on sale and you have time to break them in during stick time. The last thing you (…)
01
Jul
2011
Rookie Hockey Coach top five survival guide tips
Rookie Hockey Coach top five survival guide tips Everyone can relate to the apprehension one feels when starting something new. This is no different for the rookie hockey coach. It is a different experience to coach a game than to play it. Many coaches who have built successful programs around (…)