It’s September 1st - which means the end of summer and the start of school are just around the corner. So right before things get ridiculously busy for all of us, I wanted to send you 1 little on-ice secret that is going to help you have a great start to your season.

 

SHOOTING - Making The Goalie Adjust

 

I mentioned this briefly when I was talking about the goals I saw scored at the U22 national team tryouts a few weeks ago and I wanted to take the time to explain it in a little more detail.

 

These elite players all kept their feet moving, with the puck on their forehand side (not straight out in front of them), when going in for a shot on net, but they also made a quick lateral movement right before they released the shot. I’m not just talking about a tiny little toe drag here - these shooters made a sharp 90 degree cut, with the puck, their feet, or both, right before the release of their shot. 

 

This is NOT just about forwards - defense need to do the same thing. A quick little puck drag or taking a few quick lateral steps before the shot is enough to get the goalie to adjust, which opens up space in the net.
 

If you just come at the goalie straight on, they have time to square up to you and set before you release the shot.  However, when you make a quick sharp cut (or two) before you shoot, the goalie has to adjust accordingly. 
 

One of the easiest ways to do this is to pull the puck laterally in towards your feet with a quick forehand toe drag. In this case, you don’t need to change the position of your feet much, but you still force the goalie to adjust right before you release the puck.

 

An even more effective way of executing this sharp cut is most easily done when coming down your off-wing (the left side if you are a right handed shot and the right side if you are a left handed shot).  While you can execute this sharp cut towards the net with the puck on either your forehand or backhand side, it is much easier to do with the puck on your forehand.

 

Drive hard down your off wing carrying the puck on your forehand, and right before you shoot, push the puck out slightly on your forehand side, make a sharp cut towards the middle of the ice with your feet, and then release the shot. When done effectively, this quick move forces the goalie to move across their crease slightly, which opens up both the five-hole as they slide across and the side of the net they just came from. A quick shot to the five hole or across the net back in the direction you came from will be most effective with this move.

 

If you want to get really fancy, you can combine the lateral toe drag into your feet on the forehand side with the quick push-out to the forehand side and  sharp cut to the middle - that forces the goalie to adjust twice and will open up even more space in the net.  We might have to save that one for the shooting and stick-handling video series though.  Try it out at your next practice and see how it forces the goalie to adjust and opens up more holes to shoot at in the net.

 

Good luck with the start of your season and keep Working Hard, Dreaming BIG & Taking Action.

 

Your friend and coach,

 

~ Kim

 

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS

CEO, Total Female Hockey

Girls Hockey Director, PEAC School For Elite Athletes

 

 

 

 

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We’ve started the playoffs here in Ontario, which means that tryouts for next year’s teams are just around the corner.  And that means that the “politics” of girls’ hockey are about to wreak havoc on all of us.

The mixture of playoffs and impending tryouts takes everyone’s stresslevels through the roof.  We’re all worried that we might make the wrong choice, that what people are telling us is not the truth, and that we won’t end up with the team we’d hoped for.  As strange as it may seem, we’re all in the same boat as players, parents and coaches. 

I will be coaching Midget AA in Toronto next season, and ever since I made the decision, I’ve been in the rinks every night watching games, making sure that I know exactly what kind of player I’m looking for once tryouts start.  I want to create the best possible environment for our player’s and team to succeed next season and my co-coach and I are putting in a lot of work to ensure that this is the reality.

After all, we don’t want to make a mistake either.  We know we are going to have make tough decisions.  We will have to cut players who just don’t fit as pieces in our team puzzle.  I know that it’s not just about reducing numbers,  it’s about making decisions that short-circuit the dreams of players. I know I don’t take making decisions like that lightly. 

As coaches, we often have to cut good players because we feel there was another player that was better for a particular role or position on the team.  To be honest, we don’t necessarily want all the best players, but we definitely want to have the 17 players that make up the best team.

Putting together a team is a game of numbers, of roles, of need and of responsibilities.  When someone doesn’t make it, they initially feel hurt or even angry.  There is no getting around the emptiness, rejection and even embarrassment.  That’s understandable.  But it’s what you do next that defines you as an athlete and player.  Do you use that as a source of motivation to drive you to become good enough to be on that team? Or do you make excuses and point fingers that bring other players down?

As tough as it is as a coach to make cuts, it’s a lot tougher on the player and her parents. What isn’t constructive is making excuses for your child by saying it was a political decision or that the coach made the wrong decision (which might even be the case).  If you make excuses, you are only teaching
your daughter to deflect responsibility and discount the abilities of others.

I can assure you that as coaches, we are trying to get it right.   It’s just plain hard to try to figure out the best combination of players.  If there are 17 players on a team, odds are the practically every coach would agree on the top 8 or 9 players for the team.  And most coaches will agree on the next 4 or 5 that should be on the team.  But picking those last 4 or 5 players to fill out the roster is tough and more often than not the coaches’ don’t all agree.  That’s when our job is the hardest and that’s when feelings get hurt. 

So as we head deeper into playoff season and the harsh reality of tryouts looms over everyone’s heads, I wanted to share 8 motivational sayings that help keep me on track for success both on and off the ice.  I hope that they inspire you as we head into the hardest part of the year. 

1.  Focus on what you can control.

2.  Live your life like most people do and you’re going to settle for what most people get. If you want more, you have to do more.

3. ‘Trying’ isn’t enough. It’s an excuse.  Either you’re doing something or you’re not.

4. You never fail until you quit, make excuses or die.

5. Plan every day.  Success isn’t an accident.

6. Focus on getting 1% better each day.  Small improvements add up.

7.  Failure is part of the process.  Accept it.  Learn from it.  Move on.

8.  If you’re waiting for circumstances to be different (or perfect) – you’re in for a long wait.  Stop waiting and start doing.

Keep Working Hard and Dreaming BIG.

Your friend and coach,

~ Coach Kim

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I apologize in advance for this. Reading this post could cost you between $100-300…  But it might be the little difference between getting to the next level or not.  

I have been on a little bit of a rampage with my players lately about their choice of stick, more specifically, the flex of their stick,  and I thought I should relay the message on to you too.  

So here it is:

=>  All girls’ hockey players should use sticks with an 75 flex or less.

No exceptions.

Girls do not need to be using sticks with flexes in the triple digits.  Every time I see a 14 year-old girl with an 85 flex stick, I cringe.   Not only is this way too stiff of a stick for most female players,  but after she cuts it down to the right height, the stiffness of the
stick actually increases and she is probably using a 100 or 110 flex stick.

Keep in mind - Your stick is supposed to bend when you shoot the puck. And if it doesn’t, your shot and your game are going to suffer.

HOW TO FIGURE OUT WHAT FLEX TO USE:

=> Pick a stick with a flex that is roughly half your weight.
Take your weight in pounds and divide it by 2.  

The women’s hockey players on the Canadian and American national teams weigh an average of 150 pounds - so a stick with a 75 flex would be perfect  (150 divided by 2).   Most of the Olympians use a stick with an intermediate flex (70-80 flex).

Save me the story on how the more flex it is going to ruin your slap-shot.  It’s the "whip" or bend in your stick that gives your shot speed.   You know that to have a good slap shot, you should make contact with the ice a few inches before the puck. That is so you can pre-load the shaft, loading it full of potential energy, them to release it right before you make contact with the puck. If the stick doesn’t bend, it won’t get loaded up with energy and your shot speed will suffer. If you can only bend the stick off the ice by leaning all of your weight into it, what do you think is going to happen on the ice?

You need to be able to bend the stick when you shoot your slap-shot, wrist-shot and snap-shot. So unless you weigh 200 pounds, stay away from the 100 flex sticks.  85 flex sticks are out of bounds too unless you are a midget or junior player who weighs considerably more than 150 lbs.

Stick with a 75 flex or less.

Your friend and coach,

~ Coach Kim

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS
Director, Total Female Hockey
Girls’ Hockey Director, PEAC School For Elite Athletes

 
 
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I’ll make this short and sweet.

I just opened up the next 100 spots in the Total Female Hockey Mentorship Program.

And I’m only going to charge you $1 to get in - if you take action quickly.  Because once those 100 spots are gone, the $1 offer is off the table.

For just $1, you will get:

::  Complete access to the 7 Secrets To Becoming An Unstoppable Force On The Ice Coaching Call (normally a $47 value)

:: 3 interviews with women’s hockey royalty - a 4-time Olympian, 3-time Olympian and one of the most successful coaches in NCAA Division 1 women’s hockey (normally $47 each)

And the most valuable of all…

:: A 30-day trial into the 12 week Total Female Hockey Mentorship Program - you get personal video coaching from me on everything you need to do off the ice to become the best you can be on the ice  (normally $111). 

The first round of mentorship just finished last week and it was a massive success.  In fact, the response was so positive that the original members are anxiously waiting for version 2.0 of the program to come out.  It’s coming soon and it will be packed with more of the information and inspiration you need to dominate on the ice - but you’ve got to get through this version of the program first. 


And this program isn’t just for players…

Whether you are an aspiring player, a supportive parent or a dedicated coach,  I’ve created different mentorship programs to address your specific needs to make sure you get the exact information you need to get you where you want to go,

All you need to do to get started is click on the link below that applies to you:

For Players:
http://www.totalfemalehockey.com/players_coaching.shtml

For Parents:
http://www.totalfemalehockey.com/parents_coaching.shtml

For Coaches:
http://www.totalfemalehockey.com/coach_coaching.shtml

Set the stage for 2010 by taking action quickly.  While everyone else coasts through the end of the season, you are going to  take serious action and gain the advantage you need to stand out in tournaments, peak for the playoffs and dominate in tryouts.

Now is the time to see how serious you really are about getting to the next level. 

Did I mention it’s only $1?

I’d planned to keep this offer on the table until Thursday at midnight.  But with this ridiculously low price, I don’t think there will be any of the 100 spots left by then…

… If that doesn’t spur you into action, I don’t know what will!

This will be the BEST decision you make to “kick-start” the rest of 2010.

Enjoy!

Your friend and coach,

Kim

P.S.    I want to help you succeed.  To start you down the right path of success, I’m going to reveal to you #1 Secret To Taking Your Game To The Next Level.  Just click on the appropriate link below to see what I mean:

For Players:
http://www.totalfemalehockey.com/players_coaching.shtml

For Parents:
http://www.totalfemalehockey.com/parents_coaching.shtml

For Coaches:
http://www.totalfemalehockey.com/coach_coaching.shtml

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS
Director, Total Female Hockey
Girls Hockey Director, PEAC School For Elite Athletes

 

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Top 3 Tips For 2010

Posted by Kim

I hope you’ve had a wonderful holiday season so far.  I toyed with the idea of leaving town and going somewhere warm, but I am so glad I didn’t.  If I had, I would have missed out on all the time I spent with my family and close friends, all my relaxing “me” time, and all the great hockey I’ve watched.  That’s right - I spent some of my “time-off” in the rinks watching girls’ hockey.

There is honestly nothing better than watching the kids I’ve worked with for months (and in some cases, years) compete and excel.  Instead of having the stress of being behind the bench, I’ve been able to sit in the stands and just watch.    

I am really looking forward to getting back on the ice with my teams next week, making the push for the playoff run, and generally having
an amazing start to 2010.   So to help you have a great start to the new year and new decade, I wanted to pass along my “Top 3 Tips for 2010”.  I wanted to get “outside the box” on this, so instead of lecturing you about setting goals, training hard and eating well etc…

… I wanted to share 3 of my favorite motivational quotes with you.

Hopefully they give you a little bit of inspiration going into the second half of the season and the new year.


1)  “Most people fail in life not because they aim to high and miss. Most people fail in life because they aim too low and hit.”

Like most people, I’ve set myself some big goals for 2010.  But onceI wrote those goals down, I reminded myself to dream BIGGER.  Instead of worrying about “how” they are going to happen, I’m strictly focusing on believing they will happen for now.  The “how” will take of itself. 

So whatever your goals are for 2010, I want you to dramatically increase them, start believing in them and expect success.


2)  “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

As I’ve said time and time again, the “little” things that are going to separate you from the competition and get you to the next level, aren’t “sexy”.   No one gets excited about drinking more water, doing more push-ups or reviewing your goals. But remember why you do all these “little”  things.

::  You don’t do push-ups to get stronger.  You do them so that you can make varsity next year.

::  You don’t review your goals because it’s fun.  You do it because it keeps you on track to getting that college hockey scholarship you’ve dreamed about.

::  You don’t drink more water just to stay hydrated.  You take care of yourself because that’s what champions do.

I can guarantee you that none of the girls who were recently named to the US and Canadian Olympic teams made it because of any one of these “little” things.  They made it because they’ve made the choice to commit to doing ALL of these “little” things each and every day for years. 


3)  “To have what you’ve never had, do what you’ve never done.”

I have this quote sitting right on my desk and I look at it everyday.  It pushes me to get outside of my comfort zone, take action and risk the chance of failure. 

Let’s be honest.  If you want to be like everyone else, just do what everyone else does.  But most people aren’t going to achieve their full potential because most people are far too comfortable with their current level of success.

But I know that you want to be better than average.  You want to be the best you can be.

And that’s why I know you will make the choice to do whatever it takes to take your game to the next level in 2010.  Even if that means getting outside of your comfort zone and pushing yourself harder than you ever thought possible.  That’s how you will achieve the next level of success on and off the ice.

I hope you enjoyed these quotes and that they give you some of the inspiration you need to make 2010 the best year ever.

Please feel free to pass these along to any of your friends, family, or teammates that would also enjoy the information.

And stay tuned because I’ve got some great new programs, events and camps coming your way in the new year that I know will dramatically transform your performance and have your peaking in time for playoffs, year-end tournaments and even next year’s tryouts.  More on that on Thursday.

Keep Working Hard and Dreaming BIG.

Your friend and coach,


Kim

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS

?Director, Total Female Hockey
Girls Hockey Director, PEAC School For Elite Athletes

 

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I think I might be getting old.  Back when I played midget and junior female hockey in the late 90’s, I can honestly say I maybe saw three or four punches thrown in an entire season.  Even when I was playing in the elite women’s leagues, I only saw three fights over the course of 6 years.

So I’m not really sure how to explain why over the past two weekends, in the 20+ bantam, midget and junior games I’ve watched, I have seen at least 7 “fights”.  And while no gloves or helmets came off, punches were definitely thrown.

My question is:  WHY?

Is girls’ hockey more aggressive than it was 10 years ago?  Not a chance.  Are the players faster and stronger than they were a decade ago?  Maybe slightly.  But the best players from the late 90’s would still be great players today.

I would actually argue that the rule changes in girls’ hockey that happened a few years ago, when we adopted the NHL rules of no interference have actually created a breeding ground for violence in the female game.

Let me explain what I mean.

Back when I was playing midget, junior and women’s college hockey, obstruction and interference were still allowed in the women’s game.
There was a lot more contact on a regular basis out on the ice and we, as players, came to expect the fact that things were going to
get physical in the corners, on the boards and in front of the net.

But now that the rules have changed, girls aren’t expecting as much contact out on the ice.  And when someone pushes them or gets in their way, they take exception to it.  And unfortunately, that sometimes boils over into punches being thrown.

Let me be very clear about this.

If my players ever throw a punch, I bench them.  Period.  Sometimes I even kick them out of the game myself. 

I don’t care if they were punched first and I don’t care if they are defending a teammate.  There is NEVER a good reason to throw a punch out on the ice.  I want my players to defend their teammates.  But there is a big difference between pushing a player out of the way and clocking them in the side of the head.   There is a big difference between being aggressive and being stupid.

Just a little something I had to get off my chest as we head into the holiday season.

Work Hard, Dream BIG and Be Smart.

~ Coach Kim

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS?

Director, Total Female Hockey
Girls Hockey Director, PEAC School For Elite Athletes
 

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You know exactly what I am talking about.  We’ve all been at those girls hockey practices where no one can make a pass, the goalies can’t stop a beach ball, no one looks like they’re trying and the coach is ready to pull all their hair out.  There is nothing more frustrating to a coach, parent or player when no one can seem to do a single thing right out on the practice ice.

That’s why I created this special *free* report for you.

It is a 7 Point Practice Performance Plan that I created to keep players focused, coaches sane, and teams on track to having the most successful season possible.  Every practice is an opportunity to take your game to the next level. Just showing up, going through the motions & expecting to improve won’t work. But this plan will.


Download Your Free Copy of The “7 Point Practice Performance Plan” by clicking on the link below:

http://www.totalfemalehockey.com/practice_performance_plan.shtml

Feel free to pass this along to anyone on your team, your fellow hockey parents and coaches, and anyone else that you think might benefit from this information.

Enjoy!

Keep Working Hard & Dreaming BIG.

Your friend and coach,

~ Coach Kim
 

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Girls Hockey Mental TrainingToday is my 30th birthday, and as a special gift to you, I wanted to share this interview that I did about the mental game in girls hockey with my friend Kevin Neeld, who is a former elite hockey player and an off-ice player development coach as well. Enjoy!

KN: Kim, I’d like to start off by asking you a question that a teacher of mine once asked me: What percentage of hockey performance do you think is mental?

I have two answers to this. In the beginning, when players are still acquiring basic skills, like skating, passing and shooting, that you might be at a 50-50% split between mental and physical. Once players have the ability to play the game without having to consciously think about performing the physical skills, I’d say we shift closer to a 70% mental and 30% physical split. I’ve played with and against many players who were great practice players – but as soon as they had to think on the move during the course of their game, their skill all but disappears.

KN: I think we all have played with players like that! Considering that such a high percentage of performance is mental, what aspect of hockey players’ mentality do you notice is preventing them from playing their best?

I would say the two biggest challenges for players on the mental side of the game are a lack of confidence and a negative attitude. The lack of confidence issue I see more in girls hockey than in boys hockey, but it is a big issue in both games. Players constantly downplay their accomplishments and allow the one or two little mistakes they made overshadow their overall performance. I had a player score her ?rst goal last season (she actually scored a hat-trick) and yet she was angry after the game because of one stupid pass she made on the power-play.

Players will say things like, “I sucked today” or “I played the worst game ever” when they make a few mistakes out there. Hockey is a game of mistakes and I can count on one hand the number of “perfect games” I played in my 10-year career. I always made a few mistakes - the important thing is to move on as quickly as possible and focus on the next shift. The negative attitude issue is huge in both boys and girls hockey. It drives me crazy when players say, “I can’t do that”, “I can’t shoot a high backhand”, “I can’t score”. Using the word “can’t” automatically puts you in a negative mindset and you basically give yourself permission to under-perform on that skill. I’m not saying players need to be 100% positive all the time, but there is never an instance where positivity will hurt you - and negativity always will.

KN: I can’t agree more. I’m an outspoken supporter of unconditional optimism, in sports and in life. I know you went into great detail about this in your book “Best Hockey Season Ever”, fill us in on what hockey players can do to correct these performance-limiting attitudes?

Players need to own their accomplishments and own their strengths. There is nothing wrong with saying “Thanks” after someone tells you that you played a great game. You aren’t being conceited – you are acknowledging your accomplishment. On the same note, players need to know what they are good at and commit to being the best at those things each and every time they are out on the ice. All too often, players get wrapped up and focus on their weaknesses instead of showcasing their strengths. Don’t get me wrong – players have to improve their weaknesses as well, but they also need to know what they are best at and commit to being the best at those things all the time. The negativity issue is a hard one to fix, but it can be as simple as getting players to stop slamming their stick against the boards in frustration after missing a sure goal. That’s a little step in the right direction that will get them to think about being more positive.

KN: Great point. Taking small steps and cutting back a few negative behaviors is a great way to start improving your playing mentality. Most people are familiar with the fact that an off-ice training program can help improve the strength, speed, power, and conditioning of ice hockey players. I’m a strong believer that these things are just the tip of the iceberg. Do you notice changes in your players’ confidence and mental toughness after a few months of training?

My favorite thing about off-ice training is the psychological benefit it gives players. I know that when I was a young player, I took great pride in the fact that none of the other girls I played with trained as hard as I did off the ice. I may not have been as skilled as them on the ice, but I knew that I was fitter, faster, and stronger. Quite often, when it comes to off-ice training, the most skilled player on the team isn’t the best athlete off the ice. Sometimes it’s the 4th liner who is the most fit. While fitness isn’t the only thing that will get that player better on the ice, the confidence they will gain knowing that they are in the best shape will have tremendous benefits to their performance.

KN: I felt the same way when I trained! As a 13 year-old I got cut from a Bantam Tier II 2nd team! I remember training that whole year just knowing that nobody was working as hard as me off the ice, treating the whole world as my competition. It sounds like that mentality paid off for both of us!

For anyone that hasn’t already looked into this, Kim has put together the most comprehensive resource for youth hockey players that I’ve ever seen. It includes step-by-step formulas to improve your training, nutrition, and mental preparedness. It’s truly a must-have for dedicated hockey players (and coaches!). Click here to read more about how Kim’s Book, “The Best Hockey Season Ever” can start helping you compete at a higher level.

KN: Thanks for taking the time Kim!

My pleasure Kevin.

Keep Working Hard and Dreaming BIG.

~ Coach Kim

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Girls Hockey CoachLast night, I presented my 11th workshop of the last two weeks. Good thing I like to talk, right?
This is going to sound weird but… I honestly enjoy educating girls hockey coaches, trainers, players and parents about what they can do to get to the next level, as much as I ever enjoyed playing the game at the highest level.

I am honored to have the opportunity to share my experiences as a player and my expertise as a trainer and coach, with coaches who are committed to reaching the next level of performance.

I start every workshop by going over what I am going to cover in the session…

…and what I’m NOT going to cover in the session.

I learned a long time ago that trying to tell another coach what they should do ON the ice with their team is NOT a smart idea.

No matter what I think is the “right” way to develop players on the ice, the reality is that I have no idea what the skill level, playing experience and commitment level of their players is. I could have the best power-play, breakout and fore-checking system in the world, but I can’t guarantee that it’s right for that coach’s team. The only part of on-ice player development I touch on is proper on-ice conditioning at the end of practice. That’s it.

Off-ice team and player development is a completely different story though.

No matter the age, ability or commitment level, all teams have to address these critical areas of player development if they want to have a safe and successful season:

=> Pre-Game Preparation
=> Game-Time Nutrition
=> Speed & Strength Training
=> Post-Game Recovery
=> Proper On-Ice Conditioning

and most important of all…

=> The Mental Side of the Game

As I said in the workshop last night, not every team is going to address all these areas at one time or even of the course of one season.

But these are all critical pieces of the puzzle - just like having your breakout, forecheck and penalty kill in place.

That’s why I spend 2, 3 and sometimes 6 hours, with teams and associations, taking the coaches and trainers through these keys areas of off-ice player development step-by-step.

Because when teams add even one these pieces to their puzzle, the players feel and play better.

And that’s really what this is all about, isn’t it?

Sure, we’d all love to be lifting the league championship trophy overhead this season, but isn’t the long-term development of our girls hockey players on and off the ice most important?

To help you put these pieces of the puzzle in place, I am offering a $40 discount on the Best Hockey Season Ever System until Friday night at midnight. The price will go back up to $147 on Saturday.

And as a special one-time offer, I will also send you the DVD of last night’s two-hour workshop ($47 retail value) as a FREE bonus when you order before midnight Friday night.

To get your free DVD along with your Best Hockey Season Ever System, click on the link below:

http://totalfemalehockeyclub.com/Coaching_System.php

I look forward to helping you have your best season ever.

Your friend and coach,

~ Kim

PS - Want to bring a workshop to YOU?

Even though I am almost booked solid until the end of October with workshops for different associations across North America, I am also looking for opportunities to speak to coaches, trainers,
parents and players who are dedicated to taking their game to the next level.

If you are interested in bringing a Total Female Hockey Workshop to your association or team, please email me back with the subject line,”Workshop in (insert location here)” and please include your name,
team/association affiliation and your phone number in the body of the email.

PPS - Remember…the $40 discount on the Best Hockey Season Ever and the one-time DVD offer are only available until Friday at midnight.

http://totalfemalehockeyclub.com/Coaching_System.php

Work Hard. Dream BIG.

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Best Hockey Season Ever SystemTo all you girls hockey coaches out there…let’s be honest. You and I both know that your team’s on-ice skills, strategies and systems are essential to your success this season - without them, you can’t play the game.

But you don’t just want to “play”. You definitely want your players to improve…but you also want to WIN.
Nothing wrong with that at all.

But the truth is…

=> It takes more than just practices and games to be the best.

=> It’s what you do OFF the ice that is going to allow you to separate your team from the competition and leave them in your dust.

=> Most teams don’t address the critical aspects of off-ice player development at all.

For years, I’ve watched many talented and hard-working teams start the season strong with all the enthusiasm and energy in the world, only to see them limp through the finish line, plagued by injuries,
sub-par performances and “in-fighting” among teammates.

It’s not your fault that you don’t have all the answers.

There’s just not enough time in the day to learn everything about how to prepare physically and mentally off the ice for peak performance, let alone to put it all together into a simple step-by-step plan that you and your team can start using immediately, without requiring more time and energy spent away from family and school commitments.

After years of speaking with coaches who were frustrated by their on-ice results, I started to keep track of all the things that successful teams were doing off the ice to end up on at the top of the standings. When I started using this girls-specific, in-season, off-ice system with teams, the coaches and parents would always say, “You should write a book”.

So, that’s what I did.

After 10 years playing and coaching at the elite levels of women’s hockey, I’ve put together a step-by-step system for in-season success that addresses all the specific areas that are especially critical for girls hockey players and teams - from confidence-building and hockey-specific nutrition to off-ice training and recovery strategies.

And I’m going to be 100% honest with you.

If you don’t make the decision to take control of your team’s success right now, before the season is in full-swing, you won’t only missing out on a BIG opportunity to gain a HUGE advantage on your competition, but you run the risk that your team is going to under-perform and under-achieve this season.

So I am going to make the decision simple for you.

I am so confident that this in-season success system is going to completely transform your team’s season that I’ve taken $40 OFF the regular price.

But this special offer is only available until Thursday night at midnight.

For this special low price, you could spend yet another day at a course learning yet another power-play system or you could use the strategies that you’ll learn in this system to help your team have the kind of season you dream about.

After all, having an injury-free, fun-filled, successful season is priceless.

I was fortunate to have a few years like that throughout my hockey career and I will cherish those experiences forever.

That’s why I want to give you everything you need to know about how to physically dominate every game in the regular season, take your players’ focus and confidence levels through the roof, and have the whole team peak in time for the playoff run.

Just the possibility of having an amazing season on and off the ice is well worth the investment in your players’ success.

To see what the Best Hockey Season Ever System is all about, and get your hands on a copy at the special sale price of $107 before the price goes up on Thursday night at midnight, click on the link below:

http://totalfemalehockeyclub.com/Coaching_System.php

Dedicated to your success,

~ Coach Kim

PS - Don’t just take my word for it. Check out this success story from a coach who used this exact system last season:

“As a coach in the female game for the last ten years, I’m always on the look out for a better way to develop my players. I, like most coaches who made the switch from the male game, thought I had been there and done that in terms of player development. Of course, having never experienced what it is like to be a 14 year old girl, I never felt that I could never fully speak to their needs, as everything I had been taught and was using up until this point had been designed by men for use with the male athlete. This system completely changed the way I approached the off-ice side of the game with my players and the changes I have seen in the girls have been amazing.”

Jeff, Midget AA Coach

Take the guesswork out of taking your performance to the next level and start using a system that will leave the competition in your dust. Click on the link below to get your hands on the Best Hockey Season Ever System Coach Edition at the special sale price:

http://totalfemalehockeyclub.com/Coaching_System.php

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