A Coach’s Notebook

Bunting the Hockey Puck

By | November 23, 2021
Bunting the Hockey Puck

From the above photo you can probably already guess that I’m talking about my players learning to tap the puck out of the air and into the goal. And, you might also guess that I use the “bunting” tag because I want the kids to think of the movement as a rather short rap at…

A Defenseman’s Point Decisions

By | November 23, 2021
A Defenseman’s Point Decisions

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Great Saving on Off-ice Gear

By | November 19, 2021
Great Saving on Off-ice Gear

Only members have been given access to an article and a link about a place where I’ve often purchased off-ice kinds of gear, at a low price and in quantity. Here’s a link to that article about “where to find great gear” — they’re just now advertising 30% off. And remember, I don’t gain any…

Review of Hockey Agility Ladder Training

By | November 11, 2021
Review of Hockey Agility Ladder Training

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The Flex of a Hockey Stick

By | November 8, 2021
The Flex of a Hockey Stick

Actually, not much can be seen in the first few views of that goal. However, the very last part of the following video — or the very last slow-motion replay — shows exactly what I’d like you to see. From the side view, we can see Fehr’s stick bending — like big-time. But, please take…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #20

By | November 5, 2021
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #20

This episode center’s around Jack Blatherwick and a piece about “learning new skills”: Play:  It’s not just fun – Blatherwick Top 10 Strategies for Learning New Skills –  Farheen Gani  How to Grow a Super-Athlete – Daniel Coyle

A New Off-ice Training Aid

By | October 30, 2021
A New Off-ice Training Aid

Here’s something just right for the times: something on the order of a stick sock, or a cover for stick blades primarily to be used away from the ice and on floors… – If you take this link — to “Hockey Sockey” — you’ll find that product and it’s options and a more. – I…

Some Interesting Help for Hockey Attackers

By | October 30, 2021
Some Interesting Help for Hockey Attackers

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Ideas For New Hockey Training Gear

By | October 29, 2021
Ideas For New Hockey Training Gear

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A Much Needed Hockey Update

By | October 25, 2021
A Much Needed Hockey Update

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