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More on Floorball and Hockey

By CoachC | August 15, 2024

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Sport Will Always Bring Out One of Two Truths

By CoachC | August 12, 2024

Just reminding members that this is yet another hold-over from our CCC-TV Hockey Show, as Shawnee Harle, a specialist in mental training, now continues guiding us to “Win from within”. Yes, you’re going to love her presentations, as well as the way she approaches them. And, the following is no different, in the way she…

Eyes-up Puckhandling (or Not?)

By CoachC | August 10, 2024

As Jerry did a little light dribbling on his own, I noticed that he was trying to keep his eyes-up.  Aaaaah, good for him — that he remembers to work on something like that rather often. At the same time, I mentioned to him that I usually have to emphasize or de-emphasize that stuff, depending…

Troubles with Hockey Passing & Receiving

By CoachC | August 7, 2024

Years back I worked with an adult roller hockey player, especially so I could use work with him as an example for other in-line skaters. And at the end of every week, my friend, Jerry Z, usually sent me an email update on his roller hockey goings on. What I especially liked about these were…

Does Your Program Hold Spring Hockey Tryouts?

By CoachC | August 4, 2024

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Great Hockey Conditioning Ideas – Part 4

By CoachC | July 31, 2024

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

By CoachC | July 28, 2024

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

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

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Building a Hockey Strong Snack

By CoachC | July 20, 2024

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