A Coach’s Notebook

Steven Stamkos’ Incredible Hand Eye Goal

By | April 5, 2023

My understanding is that the goal scored in the following clip has been hyped by many as “THE Goal of the Year”…

“Progressive” Strength Training

By | April 2, 2023

Strength training is obviously an excellent way to build muscle and improve overall fitness. However, you won’t see much progress if you don’t understand how to progress the weight, sets, and reps over time…

More Thoughts on Off-ice Skill Development for Ice Hockey Players

By | March 30, 2023

Off-ice skill development is an important aspect of a hockey player’s training regimen. It can help
one improve his or her game and reach full potential on the ice…

Background Skills for Performing Higher Level Tactics

By | March 29, 2023

A coach from Michigan emails to ask for help with one-against-one situations for his Pee Wee level team…

Finding the Right Hockey Team for a Young Girl

By | March 28, 2023

A “Concerned Mom” from Delaware can’t find a girls’ hockey program for her daughter, so she’s seeking advice about allowing her 8-year to play on a “boys’ team”…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 36

By | March 27, 2023

I can’t emphasize enough all the advice offered in this show.  In fact, if a parent or coach who deals with young ones isn’t aware of this information, there’s a danger that their young athlete/s will forever be behind in athletic development…

Reflecting Back on Balance in the Forward Stride

By | March 26, 2023

Let me begin by suggesting that there are a lot of so-called “powerskating instructors” out there who haven’t done their homework. I mean, they’re either guessing, they think they’re seeing or feeling some things about thrusting and arm motions that aren’t really so, or…

Coach Chic’s NetBlocks

By | March 23, 2023

Some might think this old coach is a little anal when it comes to such things. But I’ll plead guilty, if we’re talking about finding ways to benefit our players, or arriving at ways to help our teaching be more effective.

A General Ice Hockey Weight Training Program

By | March 22, 2023

As for the timing of this post, my hope is to give coaches, parents and players time to prepare for a routine such as this to be undertaken shortly after the regular season ends…

The Benefits of Plyometrics

By | March 17, 2023

Are you looking to take your fitness to the next level? Want to improve your speed, power, and endurance? Look no further than plyometrics…