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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!