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    Howdy, So for all you coaches out there... It would be awesome if there was a section here on "general hockey IQ / practices". Stuff like the D-zone faceoff line up that was discussed on one of the topics, basic ways to transition through the neutral zone, how to breakout, etc. It would be even more awesome if there was a guided structure to that, so that important/building block stuff was first, before diving into the weeds on something more advanced that would really only apply once everyone was playing at a high level. As to "why?"... I've noticed a really clear difference between folks that started as an adult like I did (a couple years ago) and folks that played organized hockey as kids (pretty much regardless of level). I've literally never had a coach explain/reinforce 'team' concepts. Individual skills is easier to get, and that seems to be the main focus for most 'adult skills' classes, but the how to work as a team stuff (is that what everyone means when they say "systems"?) basically seems ignored. And now that I'm playing a bit better, I notice more and more that what's holding me back is less individual skills and more "I don't know what to do". Anyway, it would be super helpful to a guy like me. Mark
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    Well I got him the Mako’s for a reason. Namely the same reason they are so popular around these parts. The fit and performance of the boot are important in our eyes, or I would have gone with the token Bauer’s a long time ago. Whether he’s 10 or 20... doesn’t really make a difference (: Again, he’s been wearing Mako’s for the last 3 years and I’m just asking what, if anything is similar outside of VH. Or if there’s anything coming down the line.
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    I found some new in the box size 4 Mako II's for $150. Sent you a PM. I'd have a hard time justifying spending $800 for skates for a player who is going to grow out of them in a year as well.
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    Love this video - have been referring to it for years....to the point that I can hear the music in my sleep. The importance of skating simply can't be overstated - particularly given the way the game has changed in recent years. High level hockey has become a speed and finesse game. Though the physicality of the game remains, gone are the days of the plodding grinders and pure "stay at home" defensemen. If a player can't skate at a high level, s/he can't PLAY at a high level...it's that simple. It's gotten to a point that, if a young player shows ANY interest in getting involved in the club/travel hockey world, I immediately advise the parents to invest in skating lessons - regardless of how "good" their kid seems to be out there. (Hell, I believe in skating lessons so much that I advise the in-house kids/parents to do it, too...but, as far as I'm concerned, it's virtually a necessity for club/travel level players.) Bad skating habits are SO much easier to correct when a player is younger than 10-11....once they reach 12U (pee wees) and they start hitting the beginning stages of puberty, the little things have a tendency to morph into "big" things and become damn near impossible to fix.
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    love to watch high level refs skate. often theyre the most technically efficient guys on the ice!
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    That can be the biggest issue when it comes the adult/beer portion of our hockey lives. I think your request is more than valid because there are plenty of players who started playing hockey well after college (last level for MOST of us to play competitive hockey). Hopefully, more people ask more "obvious" questions and us coaches can respond. I'm sure I'll learn a thing a two that I can/will implement into future practice plans.
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    there is no such thing as "systems", especially for players who do not have the technical fundamentals down pat (basically anyone U16 AAA or equivalent) here's the thing about hockey sense - for me it boils down to being able to count to 3 when you're on the ice. if you're able to get your head up and READ whether you're in a 1vs1, 2vs1, 3vs1; 1vs2 2vs2, 3vs2 or 1vs3, 2vs3 or 3vs3, then you'll only need to be taught how to REACT once or twice to make the right play. If I ran a practice for young players I dont think I'd use any drills at all, only a few exercises which isolate the 3 basic technical elements, then small area games with different numbers of players on each side, and then give feedback based on how the players interpret & respond to each situation.
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    Definitely prefer with the silver logo.
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    How many grams are Teslas and Apples? Can I get them in white with a huge tongue flop? I'm not worried so much about fit, but I don't want them to look dusty next to my Vapor Adv.



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