Reply To: Aerobic Vs. Anaerobic – Training in practice , preparing for game situations

DaveM – Thanks for the link. Great info for coaches to read. Thank again.

Dean, I"m amazed at the knowledge you have on every aspect of th sport of hockey. Great stuff s usual !! Thanks.

If coaches can gain some knowledge in this area , it would help them understand practice's and game situations and how they work together.

Most coaches when they bag skate younger players are usually yelling at them to skate harder .
Coaches , What are we training them for with bag skates ? Conditioning ? Coaches satisfaction ?

Extended bag skates at the beginning of practice's only sets the players up for poor mechanic's and hinders their skill for the remainder of the drills and games.
Also most drills and games last between 15 – 45 secs.Approx. We want are players to work hard. But we get in a game situation and player stay out on the ice for over 1- 2 mins.
Unfortunately coaches get pressure to win at all costs. They are judged on their success with WINS and LOSSES.

If all coaches have a brief understanding of the energy systems , it will help with the performance of their players.It might also help with preparing for practice's.

Thanks again Dean and DaveM.

RK