Category Archives: General Interest

The PowerEdgePro Training System

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Don MacAdam

After two weeks and four camps with elite level players, I have firsthand experience with the PowerEdgePro Training system—it works big time! Joe Quinn, the inventor of Power Edge, spent time at all camps and I worked directly with him … Continue reading →

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Power Edge Pro–the next big ‘something’?

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Don MacAdam

We are always looking for that new ‘something’ that will make a difference in our training and preparation. It often can be finding a trainer or workout group that just fits for you and you are able to reach higher … Continue reading →

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2011 Newfoundland and Labrador Defenseman Camp

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Don MacAdam

Goulds Arena, August 11-14, 2011 This is the chance to become the defenseman who can be a ‘difference maker’ for your team. Understand how you can think and play like a top defenseman. Learn about skills specific to defenseem; positioning, … Continue reading →

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Helping the 2011 Season Fall Into Place…Now—Part 2 of 2

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Don MacAdam

  You have been out there gathering all kinds of information with the goal of finding the best development situation to be in for the 2011 season. Goals have been set, information has been gathered, and an action plan has … Continue reading →

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Helping the 2011 Season Fall Into Place…Now—Part 1 of 2

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Don MacAdam

Your 2010 season is either over or there may be playoff and tournament games ahead before the equipment is put away for the year. In the back of your mind you have been wondering where you will land next season … Continue reading →

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Canadian University Hockey Champoinships-An Example of Excellence

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Don MacAdam

Recently I spent the weekend  in Fredericton, New Brunswick attending the national championship for Canadian university hockey (CIS). Most players at this level have major junior and Canadian tier II hockey in their backgrounds  prior to enrolling in university to … Continue reading →

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Winning a Big Game

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Don MacAdam

I had a special coaching experience last week. Over two weeks ago I took over as head coach of a junior team. There were 8 games left in the regular season and the team was in last place in their … Continue reading →

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Canada Winter Games 2011 Hockey

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Don MacAdam

I have spent the last week watching as many hockey games as possible here in Halifax and Dartmouth. The Canada Winter Games 2011 are on and the competition has been excellent. The score doesn’t seem to matter to these under … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Look at Sports Promotions

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Don MacAdam

Here is a segment from the January 25, 2011 Sports Advisory Report newsletter produced by W B Grimes and Co. at TheSportsAdvisoryGroup.com The newsletter is about the business side of sports and there are all kinds interesting and valuable news … Continue reading →

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Planning For Next Seaon

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Don MacAdam

Last post I mentioned the great hockey week I was having last week. And, it was a great week. The last paragraph made reference to players starting to worry about what they would be doing next season… This is where … Continue reading →

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