All posts tagged Off Season
Summer Workout Routine for Players
Young hockey players need to enjoy summer but some training will be important for tryouts come fall.
Off-Season hockey training guidelines
Summer is here and as much as young athletes are excited for family vacations they can’t forget about getting into game shape for the fall. Strength, power and speed are […]
Why a Hockey Player Needs Summer Camp: The Math
Let’s look at some numbers. A typical recreation player during a season gets 1 practice per week. A season runs September to end of February with a short break in December. […]
How ‘Doing Good’ is Good For YOU!
There was a time when being part of community associations and clubs that did great work or offered camaraderie in a town was a given for most families. Having roots […]
Off Ice Team Training
Summer is long over, but hopefully those who are serious about improving their performance for the hockey season have prepared accordingly. In this article I want to share my perspective on in-season training for minor hockey players. Let’s start by going back again and ask ourselves, “are we crazy about putting our kids in strength and conditioning programs at the minor hockey level?” The answer is, absolutely not.
Tennis Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Tennis in Canada has been bolstered recently by a terrific 15 months of play. July 2012 saw both Eugenie Bouchard and Filip Peliwo win Wimbledon Junior singles titles. Marking the […]
Tennis Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Tennis in Canada has been bolstered recently by a terrific upsurge in Canadian talent. July 2012 saw both Eugenie Bouchard and Filip Peliwo win Wimbledon Junior singles titles. Marking the first […]
Dry Land Training Techniques
When it comes to understanding what proper training looks like for players at the minor hockey level, parents can often be confused or blindly miss-led into following all the hype. […]
Time for Off-Season Activities
Many kids get involved in spring hockey after the regular season, but when school is out and summer starts, it’s time to hang up the skates for a while… A […]
Eating for the “off-season”
Need some nutrition tips while you’re in between seasons? Here’s a helpful overview with meal ideas, recipes and advice you can tailor to your summer plans. Check out Eating in the Off-season.
Establishing Nutrition Goals For The Off-Season
If you’re like most athletes, once off-season starts, you’re ready for a well-deserved break. During the season, you’re constantly working to develop your skills, improve your eating habits and are […]
Fitness Activities for Dad and Kids
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and get active with your kids. My dad and I created great memories keeping fit together during the off-season. Today I’m sharing a few of my favourite activities I shared with my dad growing up.