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From the Trainer’s Room: Choosing the best strength training plan for you
May 18th, 2023Summer is here, and focus should be shifting to preparing for the next season, addressing any aches and pains, shoring up weaknesses, and bolstering strengths. A big part of that process includes a proper strength training program. There are many different theories on strength training, but one key is knowing why you are lifting weights….
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Behind the Bench: Self-confidence can take you far
May 11th, 2023I just spoke with a kid who was named to the top team at an NAHL combine in Los Angeles. He did great. He is doing great, but one item came up. Before the skate, he developed imposter syndrome. We all get it. What is it? It is thoughts like this: I don’t belong here. These guys are…
San Ramon native, Tri-Valley, GSE alum Ivanov chosen NA3HL Rookie of Year for ’22-23 season
May 11th, 2023The NA3HL has announced that Texas RoadRunners forward Matvey Ivanov has been named the NA3HL Rookie of the Year for the 2022-23 season. Ivanov, a 19-year-old San Ramon native, finished second in NA3HL scoring during the 2022-23 regular season, putting up 85 points (39 goals, 46 assists) in his rookie season. His 39 goals tied…
Former Jr. Ducks standout, Huntington Beach native Green commits to NCAA D-III St. Olaf
May 11th, 2023The NAHL’s El Paso Rhinos have announced that forward Tyler Green has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey next season for St. Olaf College. Green, 20, is a Huntington Beach native who came to the Rhinos in December in a trade with the Austin Bruins. In 35 games for El Paso, Green tallied seven…
From the Trainer’s Room: Rotational power, how it applies to hockey
May 9th, 2023The ability to produce rotational power is critical in nearly all sports, including ice hockey. You need rotational power to shoot, take faceoffs, change direction, and manage body contact of all types. There are many modalities that can be used to train “core” strength such as cables and bands. One of my favorite methods is…
Jr. Sharks alum Celebrini earns trifecta of USHL awards for 2022-23 season
May 8th, 2023The USHL has announced that Chicago Steel forward Macklin Celebrini has been named the USHL Rookie of the Year, USHL Forward of the Year, and USHL Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season. League awards are voted on by each member club’s general manager after each club nominates their players for awards. Committed to…
Behind the Bench: Work hard and smart, get results
May 5th, 2023Years ago, I was helping a young athlete with an off-ice workout program. Part of the training was running a course we did at Notre Dame called the Gauntlet. It’s brutal. Run 1 mile in under 6 minutes. 3-minute breakRun ½ mile in under 3 minutes. 1:30 breakRun ¼ mile in under 1:15.Done. It’s tough….
San Ramon native, Tri Valley, GSE grad Love commits to NCAA D-III New England College
May 4th, 2023The NA3HL’s Texas RoadRunners have announced that forward and captain Tyler Love has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for New England College beginning with the 2023-24 season. Love, 20, was a two-time NA3HL Top Prospects selection was fifth overall in NA3HL scoring during the 2022-23 season with 77 points (34 goals, 43 assists)…
From the Trainer’s Room: It’s all in the hips
April 27th, 2023I once heard a world-famous sports coach tell his pupil, “It’s all in the hips.” Of course, this was fictional golf legend Chubbs Peterson during the movie “Happy Gilmore” in 1996. Although a comedy about golf, these are wise words when it comes to hockey skating performance. The hockey player’s hips are their engine, but…