Be consistent! Once a workout is missed, it can never be made up. Your career is too short to miss anything.
Some days are ment to be tough/fatiguing days. Some days are ment to be active rest days. Whatever your daily schedule is, stick to the plan. Don't miss anything!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Daily Training Tip #129
Take out an insurance policy on yourself! Pay a price and do the proper exercises in the gym. Your game will thank you!
Ask your parents what is the very first thing they do when they buy a new car? Or a new house? They take out an insurance policy on. This way if anything happens, they are covered.
Your young playing career is the same thing. Prepare your physical and mental abilities the best you can. Just incase your natural talent isn't good enough, you have all that hard work behind you to help you overcome anything! Start Today!
Sign up for a week at Minnesota Hockey Camps. You will leave here a better player and a better person. MHC is the leader in the camp and training industry. Over the years we have developed the best training program around. Come experience it with us!
Ask your parents what is the very first thing they do when they buy a new car? Or a new house? They take out an insurance policy on. This way if anything happens, they are covered.
Your young playing career is the same thing. Prepare your physical and mental abilities the best you can. Just incase your natural talent isn't good enough, you have all that hard work behind you to help you overcome anything! Start Today!
Sign up for a week at Minnesota Hockey Camps. You will leave here a better player and a better person. MHC is the leader in the camp and training industry. Over the years we have developed the best training program around. Come experience it with us!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Daily Training Tip #128
Recovery nurtition is best utilized 30 minutes after a workout...eat a healthy snack or a small healthy meal.
You need to think ahead on this one. Typically, 30 minutes after a workout/contest, hockey players are still in the locker room. So you need to think ahead and bring a healthy snack to the rink with you. Put it in your bag and each in the locker room. This will help with your recovery and help get your body ready for your next workout/contest.
You need to think ahead on this one. Typically, 30 minutes after a workout/contest, hockey players are still in the locker room. So you need to think ahead and bring a healthy snack to the rink with you. Put it in your bag and each in the locker room. This will help with your recovery and help get your body ready for your next workout/contest.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Daily Training Tip #127
Drink a sports drink after a workout/contest. This will help replace fluids and electrolytes that were lost.
Powerade and Gatorade are very easy to purchase and work pretty well. Water is always good as well. However, a bottle of a sports drink will help get those electrolytes back into your system.
Powerade and Gatorade are very easy to purchase and work pretty well. Water is always good as well. However, a bottle of a sports drink will help get those electrolytes back into your system.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Daily Training Tip #126
Drink 15-22oz of water/sports drink at least 4 hours before workout/contest. This helps optimize hydration.
Hydration is something that everyone thinks they knows about. However, something missed is, once you see the signs of hydration, your performance has already been suffering. So you need to think ahead and plan ahead and start hydrating in advance.
Hydration is something that everyone thinks they knows about. However, something missed is, once you see the signs of hydration, your performance has already been suffering. So you need to think ahead and plan ahead and start hydrating in advance.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Daily Training Tip #125
The term "off-ice training" is way more than just "lifting weights."
Included is sprinting, jumping (both power and quickness), lifting, balance, core, flexibility, cardiovascular, etc. Off-Ice training is something that ALL hockey players need to be doing.
To see the best results...run, jump, lift and skate all during the same day. This way all muscles movements grow together equally and you become a more rounded athlete.
Included is sprinting, jumping (both power and quickness), lifting, balance, core, flexibility, cardiovascular, etc. Off-Ice training is something that ALL hockey players need to be doing.
To see the best results...run, jump, lift and skate all during the same day. This way all muscles movements grow together equally and you become a more rounded athlete.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Daily Training Tip # 124
Any athlete, any age, can (and should) do off-ice training.
There is a huge benefit in off-ice training for all age and all ability athletes. Some exercises are more intense than others but there are exercises/workouts that everyone can do.
There is a huge benefit in off-ice training for all age and all ability athletes. Some exercises are more intense than others but there are exercises/workouts that everyone can do.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Daily Training Tip #123
Don't underestimate the importance of what you put into your mouth. Everything has an effect...either good or bad.
When you have an option, pick the healthy choice!
When you have an option, pick the healthy choice!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Daily Training Tip #122
Eat a good breakfast daily and get your day started off on the right foot. Your body will perform better with a good nutritional start.
Don't skip meals, especially breakfast. Breakfast is just as important as doing your situps or shooting your pucks in the driveway.
Don't skip meals, especially breakfast. Breakfast is just as important as doing your situps or shooting your pucks in the driveway.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Daily Training Tip #121
Strengthen your neck muscles. A stronger neck can lessen the impact of a blow to the head and help reduce the risk of injury.
There are many risks of injury. Injuries to the head are nothing to play around with. If there is anything a player can do to reduce the risk of these injuries, I would reccommend doing it.
There are many risks of injury. Injuries to the head are nothing to play around with. If there is anything a player can do to reduce the risk of these injuries, I would reccommend doing it.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Daily Trainin Tip #120
NO Soda Pop! Caffeinated beverages will lead to dehydration.
Drink water, milk, juice etc. instead. These beverages are much more beneficial for you.
Drink water, milk, juice etc. instead. These beverages are much more beneficial for you.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Daily Training Tip #119
As a coach, parent, or mentor-we owe it to the youth players of today to emphasize the importance of good work habits both on and off the ice.
Hard work makes us better. Unless you are one of the very few elite athletes or students, you need to work at it. It is our job as mentors to help install a good work ethic in the youth of today. Once installed, these players will succeed on the ice, in the classroom and in the game of life!
Hard work makes us better. Unless you are one of the very few elite athletes or students, you need to work at it. It is our job as mentors to help install a good work ethic in the youth of today. Once installed, these players will succeed on the ice, in the classroom and in the game of life!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Hard work IS paying off for Carl Sneep!
http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=525263
Congratulations are in order once more for Carl Sneep! He just signed his entry-level NHL contract. Carl is a prime example of how your dreams can be achieved through hard work. 8+ years ago, no one would have thought that Carl would have the career he has had thus far...except for Carl. He has out worked and out trained many other players and the benefits are starting to show through. Proud of you Carl!
Congratulations are in order once more for Carl Sneep! He just signed his entry-level NHL contract. Carl is a prime example of how your dreams can be achieved through hard work. 8+ years ago, no one would have thought that Carl would have the career he has had thus far...except for Carl. He has out worked and out trained many other players and the benefits are starting to show through. Proud of you Carl!
Daily Training Tip #118
Incorporate in some rest/recovery days into your workout schedule.
Rest days and active recovery days are a good thing to have during your spring workout schedule. Your body needs these days to help maximize your workouts. Activity recovery can be anything from playing another sport or game with your friends or going for a bike ride.
Rest days and active recovery days are a good thing to have during your spring workout schedule. Your body needs these days to help maximize your workouts. Activity recovery can be anything from playing another sport or game with your friends or going for a bike ride.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Daily Training Tip #117
Every bit of training helps you improve. It doesn't matter your age or your ability. Improvement can/will happen...if you work at it.
There are certain things that all hockey players (athletes) can do to help improve their game. Doesn't matter if you are a first year squirt, second year bantam, or a senior in college. Every little thing you do affects your game.
There are certain things that all hockey players (athletes) can do to help improve their game. Doesn't matter if you are a first year squirt, second year bantam, or a senior in college. Every little thing you do affects your game.
Monday, April 12, 2010
2nd National Championship for Carl Sneep
Great way to end a college career for Carl Sneep. Couldn't be more proud of you Carl!
Daily Training Tip #116
Start improving on your weaknesses right now, so you are a better player next season. The off-season is the on-season for development!
How many of you ended your season the way you wanted to win it? Probably not very many. You need to use this off-season in a positive way. Physical development happens over an extended amount of time AFTER the hard work has been put in. There are no shortcuts!
How many of you ended your season the way you wanted to win it? Probably not very many. You need to use this off-season in a positive way. Physical development happens over an extended amount of time AFTER the hard work has been put in. There are no shortcuts!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Daily Training Tip #115
You can work your core during your workout...or at home during the day or evening. Just make sure you reach for 1,000 daily situps.
I've said it numerous times before, everything starts in your core. Make sure you train properly!
I've said it numerous times before, everything starts in your core. Make sure you train properly!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Colorado Avs' Matt Hendricks
Congratulations to Colorado Avs' forward Matt Hendricks on being nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. This award goes annually to the player judged to best exemplify the qualities of perseverence, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.
http://www.denverpost.com/avalanche/ci_14829888
Matt has paid his price and is now getting his ultimate reward. He is just finishing up his first full season in the NHL after numerous seasons in the minors. Matt is a SCSU alumn as well as a MHC alumn.
Another article on Matt and his ice fishing habit http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_14039247?source=searchles Matt is a pleasure to work with in the gym, however even more fun to sit in an ice shack with!
http://www.denverpost.com/avalanche/ci_14829888
Matt has paid his price and is now getting his ultimate reward. He is just finishing up his first full season in the NHL after numerous seasons in the minors. Matt is a SCSU alumn as well as a MHC alumn.
Another article on Matt and his ice fishing habit http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_14039247?source=searchles Matt is a pleasure to work with in the gym, however even more fun to sit in an ice shack with!
Daily Training Tip #114
You can become a better hockey player off of the ice. Lift, Sprint and Jump during the same workout and you are well on your way.
If you are able to Lift, Sprint, Jump AND Skate on the same day...even better. This helps your body grow together. You will become a better athlete!
If you are able to Lift, Sprint, Jump AND Skate on the same day...even better. This helps your body grow together. You will become a better athlete!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Daily Training Tip #113
Make sure you document all of your workouts. This will show your little improvements, which lead to big improvements.
Write down all of your weights, sets, reps, jumps, etc. This will show little improvements over the short range and will show big improvements over the course of the entire off-season.
Write down all of your weights, sets, reps, jumps, etc. This will show little improvements over the short range and will show big improvements over the course of the entire off-season.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Congratulations Casey Borer
Congratulations goes out to Casey Borer of the Albany River Rats. He was named the winner of the Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award as the AHL's player who "best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship, determination and dedication to hockey."
http://blog.timesunion.com/hockey/award-winning-borer-its-been-a-long-road/4957/
Casey is another one of those players who has paid a great price and has come a long way in a short time. Casey has a special place in my heart as I have worked with Casey at SCSU and at MHC. He is really one of a kind. Proud of you Casey! Keep up the good work!
http://blog.timesunion.com/hockey/award-winning-borer-its-been-a-long-road/4957/
Casey is another one of those players who has paid a great price and has come a long way in a short time. Casey has a special place in my heart as I have worked with Casey at SCSU and at MHC. He is really one of a kind. Proud of you Casey! Keep up the good work!
Eric Tallent
Congratulations once again to MHC Camper Eric Tallent from Norwich. He just capped off his college career by being named to the DIII All-USCHO East First Team.
Daily Training Tip #112
Another goal of your off-season program needs to be to fix any muscular imbalances. This will improve performance and help prevent injury.
Your body can have muscular imbalances all over. However, a common one in hockey players is your quad strength vs your hamstring strength. Hockey players usually have good quad strength and average or below average hamstring strength. This is muscle imbalance. Improve on your hamstring strength and you will improve as a hole!
Your body can have muscular imbalances all over. However, a common one in hockey players is your quad strength vs your hamstring strength. Hockey players usually have good quad strength and average or below average hamstring strength. This is muscle imbalance. Improve on your hamstring strength and you will improve as a hole!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Carl Sneep Article
http://www.boston.com/sports/colleges/mens_hockey/articles/2010/04/04/bcs_sneep_stepped_up_on_the_leadership_ladder/?page=full
Another article on Carl Sneep. Carl has come a long way in really a short amount of time. We couldn't be more proud of Carl! Good Luck this weekend!
Another article on Carl Sneep. Carl has come a long way in really a short amount of time. We couldn't be more proud of Carl! Good Luck this weekend!
Daily Training Tip #111
One major goal of your off-season training program need to be, "to turn weakness into strengths"
Everyone has heard, a chain is only as strong as it's weakest link. Your body is the same way. Improve on your weakness and you will become a better player.
Everyone has heard, a chain is only as strong as it's weakest link. Your body is the same way. Improve on your weakness and you will become a better player.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Chris Stewart Article
Below is a link to an article and video on Chris Stewart. I wanted to pass this along as I think there are some subtle messages about his journey to the NHL that each one of you can benefit from hearing. Chris is the leading goal scorer on the Avalanche, but before he reached this point of his career he had to pay a high price to realize his ultimate goal of not only playing in the National Hockey League, but having success at this level. I think each of you will identify with some part of his journey and can apply it to your own personal hockey story.
http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_14789712
Chris spends his summers training and improving on his game. He heads to MHC for a week or two in August along with his brother and a couple of other NHL playing friends. Good to see things paying off for Chris!
http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_14789712
Chris spends his summers training and improving on his game. He heads to MHC for a week or two in August along with his brother and a couple of other NHL playing friends. Good to see things paying off for Chris!
Daily Training Tip #110
Drink a choclate milk after your workout or game. This helps the body with the recovery process!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Daily Training Tip #109
Multi-sport athletes are a good thing. Join Track this spring. The faster your run, the faster you skate!
Track athletes are taught how to run fast. Take what you learn on the track and bring it to the ice. Running track, along with a good off-ice training program will give you a jump on all the competition leading into next hockey season!
Track athletes are taught how to run fast. Take what you learn on the track and bring it to the ice. Running track, along with a good off-ice training program will give you a jump on all the competition leading into next hockey season!
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