Putting it all together.

Being a dynamic skater and explosive skater doesn’t happen by accident. Yes, there are talented players that just seem to touch the ice at the ripe ol age of 3 or 4 like they put on this earth to wear skates. However the majority of hockey players that rise to the highest ranks of prep, junior, collegiate, and pros are not brought into this world blazing down the ice!

The vast majority of players that go on into the hockey ranks for Learn to Skate start with very meager beginnings. Sometimes the years of hard work get lost in stories that later turn into hockey lore and legends. And if you go looking to research the subject……well…. it’s just anything else. You can get lost in a riddle of advice with contradicting theories and philosophies…..

“They just need tons of ice time.” “It’s all about foot speed!” “Only figure skaters make the best skaters.” “Strength is the key to being a fast skater.”

The interesting fact is this ………..after years of being a learning skater, to playing, to being mentored, to coaching, I have come to develop my own theories. The truth is I believe it’s many, many components that make a dynamic and explosive skater.

Here are some of the characteristics and points that I feel all work together.

  • Technique & muscle memory at a young age and throughout your career.

  • God given athletic talent and abilities.

  • Foot speed and quick twitch muscle groups.

  • Power and strength

  • Explosiveness & rebounding which is quite different than pure strength.

  • Edge control & Body control

  • Flexibility

  • Multisport exposure

  • Time and repetitions on ice

  • Great coaching

  • Time on ice for play and experimenting with creativity.

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