A Coach’s Notebook

About “Hockey Sense”

By CoachC | May 30, 2024

I love it when hockey folks touch base with me in our ASK THE COACH section. Not only do I love talking hockey with good people, but I also love being tested or forced to problem solve…

Essential Maintenance Tips for Hockey Equipment

By CoachC | May 29, 2024

In this post, we’ll explore essential maintenance tips for your hockey gear, from skates to helmets and everything in between…

Band Training to improve A 40 yard dash

By CoachC | May 23, 2024

In case members don’t know it, the 40 yard dash is used as a measure of athletes beyond football combines. As a matter of fact, it’s often seen as a measure of an ice hockey player’s sprinting speed…

Things We Can Learn From Non-hockey Athletes

By CoachC | May 18, 2024

New Red Sox first baseman Garrett Cooper isn’t done working after the game’s final out. He describes himself as “a big video guy.”

Evaluate Hockey Problems — RIGHT NOW!

By CoachC | May 16, 2024

One time my old magazine publisher asked that I do a piece on “picking a hockey camp”, So, I thought I’d try something a little different from what other writers might…

Two Sides of a Coin

By CoachC | May 14, 2024

Once again, Shawnee is going to have us thinking. And, if she has you really into this, please use the Comments area below to let her know.

In Loving Memory of Andrej Pierow

By CoachC | May 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved member writer, Andrej Pierow, who peacefully departed from this world days ago…

Hockey Coaching Qualifications

By CoachC | May 10, 2024

A major aim of this CoachChic.com site is to arm parents and coaches with as much scientific information as possible, and to then share some ideas about artful ways to apply those scientific principles…

This Hockey Truth is Intriguing

By CoachC | May 7, 2024

It is my belief that we better serve our young athletes by telling them the truth. The truth truly does set you free!

Recognizing A Goalie’s Needs

By CoachC | May 4, 2024

Right now your season is winding down, and most youth hockey or club programs are starting their tryout sessions in a week or so…