P.J. Gammarano

P. J. Gammarano is a teacher and author. He has taught courses in health education and health professions at all levels—K-12, undergraduate and graduate level. He remains active in a variety of sports, including baseball, bicycling, handball and ice hockey. After receiving his law degree from Seton Hall University in 1990, Gammarano went on to author several books, both fiction and non-fiction, on a wide range of topics.

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How Your Underwear Can Save You From A Hockey Injury

August 10, 2012 | P.J. Gammarano

When is your underwear your best defense against injury? In hockey, what you wear under your uniform can make all the difference between getting hurt and staying on the ice. Even the best athletes are susceptible to injury. That's why...

Develop Hockey Skills With Half-Rink Drills

August 2, 2012 | P.J. Gammarano

Whether in position or not, a good hockey athlete never wastes an opportunity to make a play during a game. Mastering the skills needed for hockey takes time and patience. However, it may not require a full rink. Half-rink hockey...

3 Ways to Improve Your Goalie Training, On and Off the Ice

July 20, 2012 | P.J. Gammarano

The discipline required for goalie training rivals that for any position in sports. Standout goaltenders need superb physical prowess and the ability to stay game-ready at all times. Follow these three tips to improve your focus and performance as a...

5 Mistakes Hockey Players Make That Lead to Injury

July 11, 2012 | P.J. Gammarano

There is nothing worse for an athlete than being sidelined with an injury. The reasons are numerous, but sometimes, depending on the cause, particular injuries could have been avoided. Keep yourself injury-free next hockey season by avoiding the following mistakes. 1....

On- and Off-the-Ice Goaltending Drills to Build Discipine

July 10, 2012 | P.J. Gammarano

The discipline required for goalie training rivals that of any athletic position in any sport. To be a top performer on the ice, you'll need superb physical prowess and consistent readiness for action. Goaltending drills can take  shape in various...

How to Purchase and Maintain Your Hockey Goalie Skates

July 6, 2012 | P.J. Gammarano

It's certainly no secret that hockey goalies require a lot of special gear (more than their teammates), but the most pivotal item is the hockey skate. Necessary for simply stepping onto the ice, skates are often overlooked when it comes...

How to Customize Your Goalie Equipment

July 2, 2012 | P.J. Gammarano

Recently, a charging forward's skate ended up cutting an artery in the opposing goalie's leg. The goalie was taken directly from the ice to the hospital. This same goaltender was seriously injured a few years back, tearing his meniscus (knee...

Hockey-Baseball: A Unique, Effective Hockey Conditioning Game

June 29, 2012 | P.J. Gammarano

Let's talk hockey-baseball. Yes, you read that right. This game uses the setup for baseball to help hockey players enhance their skills. Coaches can use it along with other drills in their hockey workout program to help their players improve...

Find the Hockey Goalie Helmet and Mask That Are Right for You

June 26, 2012 | P.J. Gammarano

One of the most important pieces of hockey equipment is the mask. It's obviously crucial for goalies, but the mask is vital to ensure any hockey player's personal safety. No goalie alive today would take to the ice without his...