| Functional Hockey News, by Bruce Turpin |
| Friday June 23, 2006 Issue #2 |
| Position-Specific Training June 26-29 92-94 and 95-97 Edge Ice Arenas |
Welcome to Functional Hockey news. This monthly newsletter mail
provides updates on what's going on in the hockey world. We'll also alert
you to new features and happenings at functionalhockey.com.
The Art of Puck Possession: In hockey, the team that
demonstrates the greatest control and movement of the puck, typically is
the most successful. This facet of the game is termed puck possession
and can be defined as having control of the puck for as long as possible.
With this in mind, the only time that would be acceptable to lose
control of the puck, would be after a scoring chance. As a player and a
fan, I know the difficulty in maintaining puck possession even for brief
periods of time, let alone an entire shift. Yet, as a coach, I understand
the need to teach, preach and support this aspect of the game.
How do you teach young players not to get rid of the puck needlessly?
How do you teach players to always pass to an open teammate?
How do you teach a player to get open?
If a coach can find a way to teach these facets of the game effectively,
then he will be able to develop hockey players with an ability to take
their game to the next level...for the full article, click here.
provides updates on what's going on in the hockey world. We'll also alert
you to new features and happenings at functionalhockey.com.
The Art of Puck Possession: In hockey, the team that
demonstrates the greatest control and movement of the puck, typically is
the most successful. This facet of the game is termed puck possession
and can be defined as having control of the puck for as long as possible.
With this in mind, the only time that would be acceptable to lose
control of the puck, would be after a scoring chance. As a player and a
fan, I know the difficulty in maintaining puck possession even for brief
periods of time, let alone an entire shift. Yet, as a coach, I understand
the need to teach, preach and support this aspect of the game.
How do you teach young players not to get rid of the puck needlessly?
How do you teach players to always pass to an open teammate?
How do you teach a player to get open?
If a coach can find a way to teach these facets of the game effectively,
then he will be able to develop hockey players with an ability to take
their game to the next level...for the full article, click here.
There are still a few spots open in our Masters of Hockey camp starting this coming Monday (June 26-29). This program will systematically break down the skills and responsibilities of each position (forward and defense). Player instruction will stress both technical and tactical skills using a step-by-step progression through creative, demanding drills that focus on the finer points of playing offense and defense, leading up to specific game situations. The camp will feature 8 hours of on-ice instruction, 4 hours of off-ice instruction and 4 hours of classroom instruction. Two age divisions will be offered: 92-94 and 95-97. If you are looking for an intense training environment to get ready for the fall season, look no further. Team Galaxie returns in the form of a summer training program with three session per week at the Hoffman Estates Ice Rink from July 24 through August 11. Monday and Thursday night sessions focus on functional skill development and team tactics; while Saturday morning sessions feature tournament style games. Click on the Team Galaxie logo for full details. |
| Elite Summer Training July 24 - August 11 Squirt, PW, Bantam, Midget Hoffman Estates |
| SPOTS STILL OPEN |