(Be honest… which ones are you guilty of?)
Most hockey parents have no idea which tournament-weekend decisions are quietly wrecking their kid’s performance — and almost every family I’ve worked with is shocked when they see this list.
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Tournament weekends are long, fast, and demanding. The truth is, how your player performs doesn’t come down to luck — it comes down to the simple habits you put in place before, during, and between games.
This guide shows you exactly what to do to keep your player strong, sharp, and ready to perform all weekend long.
Read More The Simple Step-By-Step Tournament Weekend Performance Guide Every Hockey Family Needs
“Coach, what should my kid eat before games so they have energy and play their best?”
If you’re a hockey parent, you’ve probably asked this exact question. And you’re not alone — it’s the #1 thing parents ask me at every tournament or showcase.
Read More Tournament Nutrition Blueprint for Hockey Parents
The most common question I get asked at every tournament I attend is “Hey coach, I really want to have a good tournament…what should I eat before my games to make sure I have a lot of energy and play well?”
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It’s a fact that a hockey player’s on ice performance is directly related to the quality of their nutrition program. Never is this fact more obvious or important than at tournament time.
Recovery Is The Secret
Attending a tournament often means traveling long distances, playing multiple games in a single day and playing on back to back days. All of these factors put a tremendous strain on an athletes ability to recover—and let’s be very clear—recovery is the key to performance, especially during a tournament.
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Long road trips can take their toll on a young athlete’s body and negatively effect on ice performance. I have put together this simple list of do’s and don’ts, that if followed, will not only help minimize the negative effects of a long road trip but will set your player up for peak on ice performance and a successful tournament.
Read More Peak Hockey Performance During a Long Road Trip