A Coach’s Notebook

Building Team Chemistry on a Youth Hockey Team

By CoachC | July 2, 2025
Building Team Chemistry on a Youth Hockey Team

Team chemistry isn’t just something that magically happens on its own. It’s something coaches, players, and even parents need to build with intention — especially in youth hockey…

Off-Ice Training for Injury Prevention

By CoachC | June 28, 2025
Off-Ice Training for Injury Prevention

Injuries can be frustrating for any athlete, especially for a young high school hockey player who just wants to stay on the ice and keep improving…

Smart Summer Nutrition for High School Hockey Players

By CoachC | June 27, 2025
Smart Summer Nutrition for High School Hockey Players

Summer nutrition isn’t just about keeping your body fueled — it’s about building strength, speeding up recovery, staying healthy in the heat, and laying the foundation for success when you hit the ice again in the fall…

Essential Hockey Drills for Next-Level Performance

By CoachC | June 25, 2025
Essential Hockey Drills for Next-Level Performance

The best players in the world didn’t get there by accident. They built their skills through hard work, repetition, and using drills that pushed their limits…

My Bad!

By CoachC | June 20, 2025

With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harlee’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this entry video, she addresses the well worn question, “My bad! My Bad!”

Members-only versus Non-members Posts

By CoachC | June 16, 2025
Members-only versus Non-members Posts

While most hockey folks who pass through this site have a sense of what the difference is, it wouldn’t hurt to attempt an explanation..

Skate Like a Pro

By CoachC | June 16, 2025
Skate Like a Pro

Skating is the most important skill in hockey. It doesn’t matter how great your shot is or how smart you are on the ice — if you can’t skate well, you’re always going to be one step behind…

Off-Ice Workouts That Keep Hockey Players in Peak Form

By CoachC | June 13, 2025
Off-Ice Workouts That Keep Hockey Players in Peak Form

Every hockey player wants to be at his or her best when the puck drops, but what happens when you’re not at the rink? That’s where off-ice workouts come in…

The Science Behind Hockey Strength Training

By CoachC | June 12, 2025
The Science Behind Hockey Strength Training

When it comes to dominating the ice, hockey strength training isn’t just about hitting the weight room — it’s about training smart, training specifically, and understanding the science behind every movement…

Ice-Cold Confidence

By CoachC | June 10, 2025
Ice-Cold Confidence

When we talk about becoming a great hockey player, most folks jump straight to speed, shooting, or stickhandling. But there’s another ingredient that separates average players from true difference-makers, and that’s something I like to call “ice-cold confidence”. It’s that steady, unshakable belief in yourself no matter what the scoreboard says, who’s on the other…