Articles - Hockey Strong

A coach explaining hockey sense to players.

What is Hockey Sense? And How you can Develop it

Parents often ask me: “What’s the one thing my kid can do to stand out?” They expect me to say skating, shooting, or strength. But honestly? The answer is

by Scott Ward

Just Showing Up Is Half the Battle

From the desk of Coach Nate Serrano, Mindset & Hockey Sense Coach at HSHQ There’s a whiteboard in our video room at Hockey Strong HQ that I write on every week. This

by Scott Ward

Girls pushing a sled for hockey training.

How to Make Off-Ice Hockey Training Fun (and Effective!)

Let’s face it, after a long day at school, the thought of hitting the gym or doing plyometrics in your garage can feel like a punishment. Off-ice training is essential

by Scott Ward

A hockey player with legs that have been trained to improve hockey performance.

3 Tips to Get Your Legs in Shape for Hockey?

Getting your legs in shape for hockey can be a daunting task, but it's a necessary one if you want to perform at your best on the ice. Use

by Scott Ward

Hockey player performing hockey training

Hockey Training: The Ultimate Guide

Hockey training contains an unbelievable amount of information. Everything from on ice practicing, stick handling, shooting, sports Psychology, and hockey sense just as examples. However, this website will

by Scott Ward

Interval Training For Hockey Players

Anyone that's been working out for any length of time will be somewhat familiar with interval training for hockey players. The use of a treadmill to perform intervals or a spin

by Scott Ward

Nutrition For Hockey Players

Nutrition for hockey players, athletes, and people in general come by the dozens online. It can be so confusing looking for advice and solid tips because everyone has their

by Scott Ward

Athlete performing a hockey warm up on a bridge

Hockey Warm Up: Improve Performance, Reduce Injuries

Learning how to perform a hockey warm up properly was probably the best thing I've learned when it comes to hockey training. When I was younger and just starting out,

by Scott Ward

Fitness Testing For Hockey: Measure To Improve

One of the most important aspects of your hockey training that I haven't really touched on in the past is fitness testing for hockey. How do you know the program

by Scott Ward

Sprint Training For Hockey

For some reason, sprint training for hockey has really dropped off the map when it comes to hockey training. I mean, no offense to the marathon runners out there, but

by Scott Ward

Agility Ladder Drills For Hockey

I've done this before and I don't mind ruffling people's feathers a little bit, but I'm here to tell you that performing agility ladder drills for hockey training probably isn't

by Scott Ward

One Of The Best Leg Exercises For Hockey

When thinking about what could be one of the best leg exercises for hockey I think about early on in my training. I was someone that was easily dooped

by Scott Ward

« Older Articles