A Coach’s Notebook

Balancing Your Child’s Hockey Journey ~

By | June 12, 2023

As parents, we want the best for our children, and supporting their hockey journey is a significant part of that. However, it’s crucial to strike a healthy balance between their athletic pursuits and other aspects of life. In this post, we’ll explore practical tips on how to best support and advocate for our child’s hockey journey while maintaining a well-rounded and balanced lifestyle…

10 Essential Tips for a Successful First Season as an Ice Hockey Coach

By | June 5, 2023

Becoming an ice hockey coach for the first time can be an exciting yet challenging endeavor. To help you navigate your maiden season with confidence, and to maximize your impact on the team, I’ve compiled 10 essential tips that are sure to set you up for success. From building strong relationships to fostering a positive team environment, these strategies will empower you to become a trusted leader both on and off the ice…

Unleash Your Hockey Skills with Smart Decision-Making

By | June 3, 2023

Unlocking the secrets of on-ice hockey sense and decision-making can propel young players to new heights. The ability to anticipate plays, read the game, and make intelligent choices sets extraordinary players apart…

The Most Important Drills And Exercises For Intermediate-level Hockey Players

By | May 30, 2023

Intermediate-level ice hockey players should practice a variety of drills and exercises that focus on developing their skating, puck handling, passing, shooting, and defensive skills. Here are some of the most important drills and exercises that intermediate-level ice hockey players should practice…

For Coaches: The Most Important Tactics And Strategies Against Different Opponents

By | May 29, 2023

What are the most important tactics and strategies to use when playing against different types of opponents, such as offensive or defensive-minded teams?

This Snippet Is About Modern Drilling

By | May 26, 2023

Coach Chic provides this advice, aimed at getting even more out of our hockey drilling than from using old, rather worn out methods.  No, let’s take advantage of what we now know about the science of training…

Avoid These Common Intermediate-level Playing Mistakes

By | May 25, 2023

Playing ice hockey can be a thrilling experience, but even intermediate-level players can sometimes make mistakes that affect their performance and their team’s success. So, let’s take a closer look at the more common mistakes and how they might be avoided (while at the same time adding a little levity to a sometimes frustrating area of our game)…

Improving Hockey Speed And Agility

By | May 22, 2023

If you’re an intermediate-level ice hockey player looking to zip around the rink with lightning speed and unmatched agility, we’ve got some cool tips for you! By focusing on a few important areas and following a regular training routine, you’ll soon be moving across the ice like a pro…

Effective Ways To Teach Hockey Players To Read And React In Games

By | May 20, 2023

Having a little fun here, I thought I’d lighten the format some, but without lessening the importance of our topic, teaching our players to read and react better in their games…

Essential Skills For Intermediate Hockey Players

By | May 17, 2023

Intermediate-level ice hockey players need to master a range of skills to succeed in the sport. These skills include both individual and team-based abilities, as well as physical and mental attributes…