A Coach’s Notebook

How do parents model MT?

By CoachC | January 21, 2025

Shawnee Harle suggests that mental toughness is a game-changer in sports (and don’t we all?), helping athletes push through challenges, stay focused under pressure, and bounce back from setbacks. With that, Shawnee is back to help members, with an awesome post on how parents can model mental toughness. And, take it from old Coach Chic,…

A Magic Word in Coaching: “Do-able”!

By CoachC | January 19, 2025

In the realm of youth hockey coaching, the concept of “do-able” drills is paramount for effective skill development and motor learning. Whether you’re a parent, coach, or hockey enthusiast, understanding the importance of selecting age-appropriate drills can significantly impact the learning curve of young players. This post delves into why drill selection tailored to the…

Proprioception

By CoachC | January 13, 2025

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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

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

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A Hockey Center’s Defensive Role

By PantherPride | December 31, 2024

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Multitasking and Hockey Coaching

By CoachC | December 27, 2024

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

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.