A Coach’s Notebook

The Kind of Hockey Coach We Don’t Want to Be!

By CoachC | July 28, 2024
The Kind of Hockey Coach We Don’t Want to Be!

SPECIAL BONUS ENTRY (the result of a one-time member comment) First, I think it best not to identify the member who sparked this post.  However, from the many years I’ve traveled the rinks and talked to hockey parents, the following comment could have come from a lot of hockey moms or dads. Secondly, except for…

The First Rules in Speed Training

By CoachC | July 26, 2024
The First Rules in Speed Training

Discover the essential rules of speed training, including workout timing, gear choices, and innovative over-speed techniques.

The Idea(s) Behind Those “Goal-scorer” Gadgets

By CoachC | July 23, 2024
The Idea(s) Behind Those “Goal-scorer” Gadgets

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Building a Hockey Strong Snack

By CoachC | July 20, 2024
Building a Hockey Strong Snack

Such snack ideas as Kim provides also ensure hockey players get essential vitamins and minerals, supporting both physical performance and mental focus…

Great Hockey Conditioning Ideas – Part 3

By CoachC | July 14, 2024
Great Hockey Conditioning Ideas – Part 3

I’ve also shown you how it all works — like stringing the exercises together and pacing them to simulate on-ice shifts…

Eat That Frog!

By CoachC | July 10, 2024
Eat That Frog!

Leave it to our good friend, Shawnee, to introduce the following metaphor about tackling the most challenging or unpleasant task. It’s all about boosting our productivity from early day…

Where Coach Chic found the Best Off-season Gadgets

By CoachC | July 4, 2024
Where Coach Chic found the Best Off-season Gadgets

Every so often I let my (paid) members in on the place where I purchased much of my off-season and off-ice training gear over the years.  Yes, I like to limit this kind of post to my “members only”, and for some very good reasons.

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 52

By CoachC | July 3, 2024
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 52

Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to June’s content…

Is it Time to Give Up on Hockey?

By CoachC | June 28, 2024
Is it Time to Give Up on Hockey?

Anonymous asks a pretty tough question, and one for which there probably isn’t a right or wrong answer.  As the parent of a second year Bantam describes the situation, his/her son is currently extremely small compared to others in his age group…

New CC Store Opening

By CoachC | June 25, 2024
New CC Store Opening

Here’s a chance to dive into a world of hockey knowledge with our collection of ebooks, audiobooks and more. Whether you’re a hockey parent, a coach, a seasoned player or just starting out, we have the resources to elevate your game…