| Ever wonder what U.S. Olympians eat to fuel themselves for elite competition? |
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| Hockey players, by trade, must perform skills at a variety of different speeds, but being able to execute skills at top speed, or game speed, is essential to success at higher levels. Enter overspeed training: making sure players are moving at top speed when working on skills such as stickhandling, passing and shooting. |
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Q: What advice can I give my child to start learning about leadership and possibly becoming a leader for this team?
A: As players enter their 14U/16U season, they are a bit more worldly, mature and mentally equipped to start adding a leadership responsibility to their game. But being a leader on a team is not easy.
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Tkachuk on Skill Development
U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer Keith Tkachuk discusses his philosophy on developing skill in youth hockey players.
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| ACCELERATION |
| While having great overall top speed is a desirable attribute for a hockey player, the ability to accelerate quickly is even more important. |
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