Uncategorized - Strength | Recovery

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

Should Hockey Players Cheer When the Other Team Takes a Penalty?

Just the other weekend I caught myself reacting to something on our bench that I’ve probably seen a hundred times before.

The other team took a penalty.

Immediately our bench erupted. Players started kicking the boards and tapping their sticks on the ice like something great had just happened.

Sure, I understand the excitement. A penalty means we’re about to get a power play opportunity.

But in that moment I found myself yelling down the bench:

“Don’t celebrate that.”

June 19, 2022June 19, 2022

Reps In Reserve – How To Avoid Plateaus

Fatigue management is the number one overlooked aspect when training. We are all stuck in the mentality that more is always better. What about working smart, not hard?

Sure hard work usually pays off, but only if it’s productive hard work! Hard work by itself just leads to disappointment and doubt.

We create the most adaptation and performance increase while we are recovering with;

RSF Performance is dedicated to making hockey development accessible and affordable for families in the Brandon, Manitoba, and Westman area community.

My passion for the game was reignited after a ten-year absence from playing and returning when my children were old enough to play. This inspired me to acquire Hockey Manitoba certifications, including becoming a Development 1 coach and now coaching the WCHA U15 Wolves.

To continuously improve my coaching abilities, I attend coaching conferences, participate in online consultations, and complete various courses. You can also find a lot of my fresh content by visiting www.thecoachessite.com. With the sport’s evolution in the last decade, I am eager to teach modern techniques to players.

Previously I’ve played for the Brandon AAA Wheat Kings, where we achieved the title of Provincial and National Champions in the 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 seasons. I also played for the Neepawa Natives in the MJHL and concluded my competitive career with the Southeast Blades.

As a coach, I have been a part of Hockey Brandon for over seven years coaching my two sons. I am now fully invested in the game and excited to make a strong impact developing our youth players.