Advice from NCAA D1 coaches


  5 summer stickhandling drills for 14U/16U  
 
There is no better time than summertime for hockey players at the 14U and 16U level to make vast improvements to a fundamental skill that's often overlooked during the season: stickhandling. If your child is willing to put in the effort, here are five summer drills to take their stickhandling skills to the next level.
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  Q: I am a 15-year-old goalie who loves to play hockey and wants to keep playing after high school. What can I do during the offseason to get better and make that dream become a reality?

A: At your age, goaltenders must work on athleticism, strength and flexibility during the offseason. This is best accomplished by playing multiple sports, obtaining and committing to a training program from a professional strength coach, and reflecting on the previous season and making a plan to improve every aspect of your game. Consider the following.

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As players progress through the teenage years and develop into young adults, the onus on development begins to fall squarely on their shoulders.
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