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Youth Coaching Tips from Pat Burns
Youth coaching tips from Pat Burns By Alex Carswell Nov 6, 2001, 19:57 ©BBS Before he transformed the Toronto Maple Leafs from perennial losers into a perennial Final Four team, before he won 204 games with Montreal, and before he built a .594 winning percentage as an NHL bench boss, Pat Burns coached kids.…
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At Forward with Bob Corkum
At forward with Bob Corkum By Bob Cunningham Nov 6, 2001, 19:52 ©BBS Like many of his teammates on The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, center Bob Corkum puts a high priority on the mental aspect of the game. And, Corkum points out, the principle applies to all levels of hockey. “The biggest thing, I believe,…
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Striding Forward Inline
Striding forward inline By Robby Glantz Nov 6, 2001, 19:50 Summer training is a vital element in improving on-ice performance. I am a firm believer in the benefits of dry-land activities such as plyometrics (spring-coil exercises), sprints, slideboards, bungee cords and in-line skating. An off-season program incorporating these activities will allow you to strengthen…
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Overloading the Power Play
Overloading the power play By By Fred Pletsch Even though you can’t go much beyond the basics with kids, Clarkson University coach Mark Morris says that in youth hockey, just as in the NCAA and NHL, personnel and execution are critical factors in the success of the power play. The first pass on the power…
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Making Daydreams Come True
Making daydreams come true By Mitch Korn Preparation, both mental and physical, is critical to a goaltender’s success. The physical preparation required is fairly obvious: drills, exercises, stretches and flexes can all be designed to fine-tune a goalie’s game. But since most goaltenders will tell you that a large part of their game is “mental,”…
