Overview
Capitalise on the speed, passing, shooting and offensive systems of the modern game with the one resource that combines the best drills from both North America and Europe.Gathered from hundreds of hours in the top rinks in the world, ""The Hockey Drill Book"" brings together expertise from coaches in the NHL, World Cup, Olympics, World Championships and top ranked amateur programmes including Canada, United States, Finland, Switzerland and Sweden.Rink diagrams outline the best drills for skill evaluation and instruction, offensive rushes, defensive systems, position and game-specific situations, games, special teams and conditioning - all geared toward preparing your team in all facets of the game.Former NHL and World Championship Gold Medal coach Dave Chambers uses over 30 years of hockey wisdom to pull the ""best of the best"" into one resource.Aimed at hockey coaches and players, ""The Hockey Drill Book"" gives the reader all the tools needed to stay ahead of the competition.
Full Product Details
Author: Dave Chambers
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint: Human Kinetics Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.816kg
ISBN: 9780736065344
ISBN 10: 0736065342
Pages: 392
Publication Date: 11 October 2007
Recommended Age: From 18 To 99
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Replaced By: 9781492529019
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
The Hockey Drill Book demonstrates Dave Chambers' intimate knowledge of the game. He has the ability to simplify every skill set. This collection of drills is an absolute must for individual player and team development. <br>Ken Hitchcock<br>Head Coach of Columbus Blue Jackets <br> The Hockey Drill Book demonstrates why Dave Chambers is known as the 'professor of coaching.' Chambers uses his practical experience in coaching combined with his strong teaching background to guide coaches and players through the technical and tactical skills of hockey. <br>Johnny R. Misley<br>Executive Vice President<br>Hockey Canada <br> The Hockey Drill Book is absolutely outstanding. In the past, it was an exhausting process using multiple Web sites, numerous books and manuals, and Hockey Canada to find drills related to our coaching plans. Now we have one true source that will service all of our needs from a drill perspective. <br>David Claggett<br>Simons Valley Giants Hockey Club <br>
Author Information
Dave Chambers has won the NIT and NCAA Men's Championships, as well as coaching the United States Men's National team to an Olympic Gold Medal. His experience with all types of players and styles makes him ideally situated to teach the evolving styles that makes up the new NHL - a blend of European skills and North American lanes and positioning. Chambers has won two gold medals for Canada and five Coach of the Year awards.
