Sean Skinner Stickhandling
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Check out the following articles from USA Hockey Magazine
Keep It Safe, Keep It Clean & Most Importantly, Keep It Fun
http://www.usahockeymagazine.com/article/2011-08/keep-it-safe-keep-it-clean-most-importantly-keep-it-fun
A Heady Way To Play
The Head’s Up Hockey Program Remains A Simple But Effective Way Of Warding Off Spinal Cord Injuries
http://www.usahockeymagazine.com/article/2011-08/heady-way-play
‘The Time Is Now To Give Our Kids The Ability To Develop’
Friday, August 12, 2011
Crush Private and Small Group Sessions
8/11/11 Session One:
Coach Shaun worked with a Comcast Squirt AAA defensemen and a Junior defensemen who will be playing for the Cranston Reds in the MJHL. During this session the players worked on footwork, transitioning, blue-line skill, attaching the slot and other shooting areas; as well as defensive zone escapes. Both players worked extremely hard and pushed themselves through a variety of drills.
Coach Shaun is able to differentiate his instruction in order to meet age appropriate skill and individual needs.
Session Two:
Coach Shaun worked with two Wildcat Squirt AA forwards, two Wildcat Peewee AA forwards, and one junior from Council Rock South High School. During this session the players worked on stick handling, edge control, footwork, transitional play, blue-line skill, breakouts, and one-on-one positional play. All of the players were very attentive and receptive to everything that Coach Shaun had to offer.
Note to Crush Hockey athletes:
Good luck with your up and coming conditioning camps and seasons. Please stay in touch with Crush Hockey throughout your year and let us know how you are doing. Also, please continue to follow us at:
Crush Hockey will be offering clinics throughout the season. Tentatively we are looking at a 3-Day “Winter-Fest Crush Session” that will be held over winter break for those athletes looking to keep sharp over the holiday season. Additionally, we will be hosting a 2-Day “End to End Hockey” – skills, drills & conditioning – over the spring/Easter break.
Crush Hockey
Head Coach Shaun McGinty
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Crush Hockey Private and Small Group Sessions
8/8/11 Session One:
Coach Shaun worked with a Comcast Squirt AAA player during a private session. This particular athlete plays defense and his father requested that he work on his backward skating and small area skill. During the hour private session, Coach Shaun concentrated transitioning footwork, keeping the players shoulders back and chin-up while transition and making strong pivots. Coach Shaun also worked on building upon the players stick handling skill and shooting from the defense position.
Session Two:
Coach Shaun worked with a goaltender that will be attending St. Joseph’s University in the fall as a freshman. He will be competing with two returning goalies and others for a starting position. He is a hard working goalie that puts in time both on and off the ice. Every summer he attends a weeklong goaltending camp in Canada and this summer he found extra ice with Crush Hockey to get additional work.
While working with the goaltender, Coach Shaun also guided instruction for an athlete that will be playing for the Philadelphia Revolution CHA Junior Hockey Team. Through a variety of shooting drills and skills; both the goaltender and CHA Junior Revolution forward got a great workout.
8/10/11 Session One:
Coach Shaun worked with one Comcast Squirt AAA athlete and two Junior level athletes. One of the Junior athletes will be playing for the Philadelphia Revolution CHA and the other will be playing for the Cranston Reds in the MJHL. Although the age gap is clearly a large one, Coach Shaun is able to directly instruct and manage the ice accordingly.
All three players are preparing themselves for the season to begin. They are working hard to fine-tune their skating and skills prior to the beginning of their conditioning camps. Together the athletes and Coach Shaun worked through a variety of transition skating and skill drills that require the athletes to control their upper body while their lower body is working. Following the skating instruction Coach Shaun then worked on defensive zone escapes, breakout passing, neutral-zone passing and blue line skills. It was a great hour of development!
Session Two:
Coach Shaun worked with two AA Squirts and one AA Peewee from the Wildcats Ice Hockey Club. During this session Coach Shaun concentrated on quick footwork, transitioning, puck control, stick handling and shooting. All three of the players were very attentive and worked hard throughout the entire hour. I am looking forward to our next session this Thursday at The Rink at Warwick.
Coach Shaun worked with a Comcast Squirt AAA player during a private session. This particular athlete plays defense and his father requested that he work on his backward skating and small area skill. During the hour private session, Coach Shaun concentrated transitioning footwork, keeping the players shoulders back and chin-up while transition and making strong pivots. Coach Shaun also worked on building upon the players stick handling skill and shooting from the defense position.
Session Two:
Coach Shaun worked with a goaltender that will be attending St. Joseph’s University in the fall as a freshman. He will be competing with two returning goalies and others for a starting position. He is a hard working goalie that puts in time both on and off the ice. Every summer he attends a weeklong goaltending camp in Canada and this summer he found extra ice with Crush Hockey to get additional work.
While working with the goaltender, Coach Shaun also guided instruction for an athlete that will be playing for the Philadelphia Revolution CHA Junior Hockey Team. Through a variety of shooting drills and skills; both the goaltender and CHA Junior Revolution forward got a great workout.
8/10/11 Session One:
Coach Shaun worked with one Comcast Squirt AAA athlete and two Junior level athletes. One of the Junior athletes will be playing for the Philadelphia Revolution CHA and the other will be playing for the Cranston Reds in the MJHL. Although the age gap is clearly a large one, Coach Shaun is able to directly instruct and manage the ice accordingly.
All three players are preparing themselves for the season to begin. They are working hard to fine-tune their skating and skills prior to the beginning of their conditioning camps. Together the athletes and Coach Shaun worked through a variety of transition skating and skill drills that require the athletes to control their upper body while their lower body is working. Following the skating instruction Coach Shaun then worked on defensive zone escapes, breakout passing, neutral-zone passing and blue line skills. It was a great hour of development!
Session Two:
Coach Shaun worked with two AA Squirts and one AA Peewee from the Wildcats Ice Hockey Club. During this session Coach Shaun concentrated on quick footwork, transitioning, puck control, stick handling and shooting. All three of the players were very attentive and worked hard throughout the entire hour. I am looking forward to our next session this Thursday at The Rink at Warwick.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
A Special Thank you!
Head Coach of Crush Hockey, Shaun McGinty and Assistant Coach, Mike Mirack would like to thank all of the Camp Crush campers for a wonderful week of hockey. All of players were very well behaved, hard working, and attentive throughout the week. We would also like to thank Tom Forte, physical trainer and strength coach, for his time and efforts. Additionally, thank you to all of the Crush Hockey Coaches for a great week of instruction. Finally, a special thank you to the parents. On behalf of your son or daughter, we would like to thank all the parents and guardians for their efforts throughout the week. Camp Crush would not have been a success without your commitment to your child(ren). We look forward to working with each of you in the future. Players, good luck with your up and coming season and remember to keep your head up and go hard!
Parents and guardians continue to follow Crush Hockey on twitter at http://twitter.com/crushockey and facebook at http://facebook.com/crushockey. There will be a three day clinic over winter break and a two day clinic during spring break. Additionally, there will be one day clinics throughout the season.
Shaun McGinty
Crush Hockey Head Coach
Day Five of Camp Crush
What a week with Crush Hockey!
5 days of Camp Crush
Day Five of Camp Crush was filled with competition! During Ice Session One, players competed in 4 Crush Skills Events: shooting accuracy, quickness, stick skills, and a shootout. Directly after ice session one, the players competed in a variety of Off Ice Events run by Tom Forte. The players challenged themselves and pushed each other through the following events: T Drill for Quickness, Standing Broad Jump, Medicine Ball Toss, Wall Sit, and The Plank. During Ice Session Two the players picked up the pace with full ice Flow Drills that incorporated a variety of skills taught throughout the week of Camp Crush. Finally, during Ice Session Three the players enjoyed small games such as Ice Soccer, Ring Hockey, 3 on 3 Hockey and 30mins. of a full ice controlled scrimmage.
Crush Skills Events & Winners
Shooting Accuracy Winner: Forward, Tim C. from the Wildcats went 4 for 10 to take home the win. There were quite a few challengers that went 3 for 10 but just couldn’t catch Tim C.
Quickness Winner: Forward, Spencer B. from Council Rock South and Old York Road; took home the Quickness Award with a time of 10.66. The closest challenger was Defenseman Connor M. with a time of 11.16. Goaltender, Stephen G. took home the Goalie Relay Award with a time of 47.94.
Stick Skills Winner: Forward, Spencer B. with a time of 17.12. The closest challenger was Defenseman Connor M. with a time of 17.90.
Shootout Winners: Forward, Nick Q. from the Wildcats and Goaltender, Nick M from Central Bucks South. Nick Q. pushed Matt O. to two overtimes before being crowned the winner. Matt O. went 5 for 6, 1 for 3 and 0 for 3, while Nick Q. went 5 for 6, 1 for 3 and 1 for 3 to pull off the win. What a battle!
Goaltender Stephen G., from Central Bucks East, stopped 36 shots and Nick M. stopped 38 shots to take home the win for the shootout competition.
Please visit the Crush Hockey on twitter at http://twitter.com/crushockey.
Please visit the Crush Hockey on twitter at http://twitter.com/crushockey.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Camp Crush Day 3 & Day 4
The kids pushed through Day 3 both on and off ice. During session one we stepped up the skating tempo and worked on footwork, edge control, and explosiveness. During the off ice session the players again worked with Tom Forte on balance and power. During session two on ice the kids worked in stations and peppered the goalies with shoots; while working on their stick skills and shooting. During session three the kids enjoyed small games and a 15 min. scrimmage.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Camp Crush Day 1
Camp Crush was a great success today!
The kids worked really hard and had a lot of fun.
Ice Session One was 60 mins of skating. The players worked on edge control and quickness.Off Ice Session: The players worked on foot speed, body control, explosiveness, and core strength. Additionally, the players enjoyed a friendly game of wiffle ball. Team Shaun and Team Matt tied 7 to 7!
Ice Session Two was 15 mins of flow drills and shooting; followed by 45 mins of small group breakout skills with a low player to coach ratio. The players enjoyed each station and built upon their skills to improve their game.
Ice Session Three was GAME TIME. The players enjoyed 60 mins of small game activities. During this time players had the opportunity to build upon their individual skills and team work. Players enjoyed playing soccer on ice, ring hockey, and 3 on 3 small game.
See everyone tomorrow morning for
Day Two of Camp Crush!
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