An Introduction to The MOTION Lab

The following presentation isn't meant as an advertisement. At the same time, it IS a combination of two (hastily spliced together) videos I frequently send to local customers who express interest in extra work on either a skater's or a goaltender's skills. In a way, the two videos are about gym workouts for hockey players.

Among the points I hope you'll gain from this:

• I hear an awful lot of complaining -- from parents, and especially from coaches -- about the shortage of available practice ice-time. I understand that, and I frequently find myself faced with the same dilemma. However, I usually quickly get over my sulking about a given problem, and get on with some sort of resolution. Of course, my answer -- when it comes to dealing with the high costs or availability of extra ice-time -- is OFF-ice training.

• I wanted to show the opening section for each of my Lab promo videos, this so I could unveil to you what I've dubbed "Training Terms for a New Millennium". In most instances there's a lot of science behind a given term, so I plan on addressing or explaining each of these -- within this section and in the area set aside for General Skills.

• Continuing with the idea expressed in the first bullet... I've always felt that some practice is better than no practice at all. And, I've even joked that, "Minus ideal conditions, I could still get the job done -- in a dawgoned closet -- if need be!" So, laughing at myself here a bit, my point is that The MOTION Lab probably isn't much larger than the space you have available at your home. In fact, over coming months, I'll show you some unbelievably effective drills that can be done within very limited space.

• Although special training equipment isn't always required for off-ice training, there are probably more gadgets available for this purpose than for on-ice use. Actually, as you watch this video, notice how many training aids seem to be homemade. The truth is, many of them are. So, look for future entries in this area to include gear ideas, as well as how you might make your own.

Hoping this video helps you gain a sense of how much can be accomplished away from the ice; again, this section will include lots and lots of gym workouts for hockey players... http://coachchic2.s3.amazonaws.com/LabPromo.mp4