Clayton Keller’s tips for 14U/16U/18U players

By Jessi Pierce, from USA Hockey When initially posed with the question, “Has the American Development Model helped you become the player you are today?” Arizona Coyotes forward Clayton Keller’s response wasn’t quite what you’d expect. “What exactly is that?” Don’t blame Keller for not being up to snuff on the technical terms of USA…

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Optimism is Sunshine for the Soul

By Harvey Mackay Joe, a golfer, joined three people at a golf course to make up the foursome. The three friends teed off, but when Joe hit his first shot, it went directly into the trees. The trio suggested he play a second ball in case he couldn’t find his first one, but Joe shrugged…

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99% COMMITMENT IS HARD, 100% IS EASY: 4 STEPS TO MAKE A 100% COMMITMENT

by Enio Sacilotto. Jack Canfield, author of The Success Principles, famously wrote, “Successful people adhere to the ‘no exceptions rule’ when it comes to their daily disciplines. Once you make a 100-percent commitment to something, there are no exceptions.” A 99% commitment to something is very hard, a 100% commitment is easy. Here is why, when…

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Is Hockey Training Safe for Youth Hockey Players?

By Dan Garner, www.hockeytraining.com  We often get asked here at Hockey Training whether or not it is safe for younger athletes to do some training in order to become a better hockey player. To be honest, this is a great question because I can totally get where every parent and coach is coming from because…

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Gophers using off-ice time to prepare for late-season push

MINNEAPOLIS — In addition to the bevy of physical challenges that Minnesota Gophers strength and conditioning coach Cal Dietz administers to the hockey team, the concept of power napping has been a part of the regimen since the middle of February. With the team in the thick of preparations for the Big Ten playoffs, and…

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