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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.