A Coach’s Notebook

The Urgent Need for Head Safety in Contact Sports

By CoachC | September 26, 2024

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THE Bobby Orr Move

By CoachC | September 24, 2024

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Handle Your Fear

By CoachC | September 21, 2024

Of course, mental toughness is key in hockey, and we’re thrilled to present Shawnee Harlee’s insights into mental training. This month she’ll equip you with the strategies to stay sharp and focused, whether you’re facing a tough opponent or battling for a championship title, in a video suggesting you need to “Handle Your Fears”… If…

Dealing with the “Puck Hog”

By CoachC | September 16, 2024

Now, if there’s one person who is bashed often at most rinks, it’s the so-called “puck hog”. Ya, parents can be especially tough on that guy (or little girl), which very frequently trickles down to teammates eventually mimicking their (sometimes pretty cruel) comments. I actually find it interesting that no other skill seems to attract…

Proper Breakaway Skills

By CoachC | September 12, 2024

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Hydration is a Game Changer

By CoachC | September 10, 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.

Defenseman’s Figure-8

By CoachC | September 7, 2024

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A New Mighty Mite Pylon Course

By CoachC | September 5, 2024

I’m sure I’ll continue to unveil new and far more elaborate puckhandling patterns here at CoachChic.com.  Not that there’s anything new about different configurations, or that it’s unusual to rearrange the pylons to create different kinds of skating or puckhandling moves.  Still, as I’ll suggest in most such entries, various layouts should really be aimed…

Mario Lemieux Attacks an Open Triangle

By CoachC | August 31, 2024

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A Difference in Hockey Teaching Levels

By CoachC | August 28, 2024

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