A Coach’s Notebook

Puck Control Secrets for Young Players

By CoachC | May 8, 2025

I thought I’d try something new this month (and I wouldn’t mind trying it again during future months). Danny, a Mite coach from Southern California wrote me recently and asked if he could contribute to our CoachChic.com format. Of course, I have to be sure all the ideas provided by the guest coach meet our…

“Tips for Skating Speed and Agility”

By CoachC | May 6, 2025

Continuing with our want to answer a bunch of questions that have accumulated from our Ask The Coach area, I’m excited to address a great one from a coach named “Chuck” from the West Coast of the USA… ~ Dennis C Improving skating speed and agility is a game-changer for high school hockey players looking…

Mental Toughness for High-Stakes Hockey

By CoachC | May 4, 2025

I received a really challenging question from a hockey dad who hopes to help his Bantam AAA son improve his mental toughness while competing in the state of Maine (USA). Supporting an athlete at a higher youth hockey level is an exciting yet challenging journey for any parent. So, as his son navigates the high-pressure…

Your Path to Overcoming Hockey Injuries

By CoachC | May 2, 2025

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Creative Training Ideas for Goalers – Part 2

By CoachC | April 28, 2025

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How much is too much?

By CoachC | April 25, 2025

We’re thrilled to present Shawnee Harlee’s insights as she addresses the well worn hockey question, “How much is too much?”

2 Ideas We Can Borrow from Ovechkin – Part 2

By CoachC | April 23, 2025

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Great Hockey Conditioning Ideas – Part 3

By CoachC | April 20, 2025

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Fruit – Nature’s Multivitamin

By CoachC | April 18, 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.

A Mighty Mite Team Doing Wide-dribbles

By CoachC | April 16, 2025

A young coach wrote me in our Ask The Coach section, and readers should soon catch on to his question… ~ Dennis C Hey Cliff! It’s awesome to see how much you care about coaching your Mighty Mite team there in Rhode Island. Teaching them a cool, advanced move like the wide-dribble puckhandling skill is…