A Coach’s Notebook

Creating Hockey Strong Meals at Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

By CoachC | January 10, 2025

Kim’s passion is showing youth ice hockey parents how to create simple and easy meals to help their skater’s increase their speed and stamina on the ice.

What Is A Hockey Practice Really For?

By CoachC | January 7, 2025
What Is A Hockey Practice Really For?

I can’t take credit for this truly mind stretching statement, but I long ago read something to the effect that, “What we refuse defines.” Hmmmmmm…  “What we refuse defines us.” As I recall, that was meant as advice for living a more fruitful life, as well as for expanding our business horizons. My take on…

An Interesting Study

By CoachC | January 4, 2025
An Interesting Study

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A Hockey Center’s Defensive Role

By PantherPride | December 31, 2024
A Hockey Center’s Defensive Role

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Multitasking and Hockey Coaching

By CoachC | December 27, 2024
Multitasking and Hockey Coaching

You don’t believe the above title and the subject of the video below have to do with hockey?  Please have a look at that video before you read my impressions down below. – Dennis Chighisola Now, understand that Mr Carr is talking about ALL human beings here. And I mention that because it often seems…

When Will New Hockey Skills Kick-in?

By CoachC | December 24, 2024
When Will New Hockey Skills Kick-in?

I don’t doubt that many hockey parents and coaches get frustrated, waiting for certain new skills to kick-in with their players.  (And I don’t doubt some adults wonder the same thing when it comes to their game.) So, since I recall trying to infuse a bunch of new plays into the games of both my…

The Hidden Food Ingredient That Could Be Slowing Your Skater Down

By CoachC | December 14, 2024

Kim’s passion is showing youth ice hockey parents how to create simple and easy meals to help their skater’s increase their speed and stamina on the ice.

How Mental Toughness Helps Us Overcome Adversity

By CoachC | December 7, 2024

Shawnee Harle suggests that mental toughness is a game-changer in sports, helping athletes push through challenges, stay focused under pressure, and bounce back from setbacks. Consequently, in this video, she’ll explore why mental toughness matters, how it impacts performance, and why it’s just as crucial as physical training for achieving success… If you like Shawnee’s…

Teamwork and a Winning Attitude

By CoachC | December 5, 2024
Teamwork and a Winning Attitude

I’ve often mentioned here about spending a good deal of time digging for new ideas.  What members might not know is the variety of that research. I hope you appreciate that this really isn’t the time for me to look too much into new drill ideas (unless I’m asked a specific question that might require…

Having Hockey Dreams

By CoachC | December 3, 2024
Having Hockey Dreams

There might be a visitor or two who doesn’t think the following videos belong on a hockey website.  Oh, man, I beg to differ! I don’t care what line of work we’re in, or our favorite pastime, I don’t believe we should be limited by others when it comes to dreaming, and when it comes…