The Five “B’s” That Improve Post-Game Conversations
The intensity and emotion of a close competition can easily carry over into post-game discussions. It is often difficult for coaches to stop trying to manage the game after it is over. However, post-game conversations are not a part of the game. After all, nothing that is said after a game can affect its outcome. Conversations after a game have much more impact on the next practice or the next game. With that in mind, here are five suggestions for coaches for post-game conversations with players and parents: Read more
Improve Stickhandling with Sean Skinner's Stickhandling Beyond Belief DVDs
Training aids are extremely helpful for improving stickhandling skills. However, without the proper instruction these training aids are not as effective. Enter the Sean Skinner Stickhandling Beyond Belief DVD series. This DVD series offers you instruction to improve your player’s stickhandling skills. So is it worth it? Here is our review of Sean Skinner’s Stickhandling Beyond Belief DVD series.
Tips to Build Endurance
Endurance training for young athletes is often a misunderstood topic. On one hand, there are strength coaches who tend to disregard developmentally sound elements of endurance training in lieu of producing stronger and faster athletes, while on the other hand, there are over-zealous coaches and trainers who equate endurance to long distance / duration activities, often with little regard for the athlete’s stage of development, ability or current level of conditioning.
