A Coach’s Notebook

The Hockey Skater’s Thrust and Shoulder Movements

By | March 28, 2021
The Hockey Skater’s Thrust and Shoulder Movements

Not everyone realizes there are discrepancies in the way various athletes move in a straight line, and it just so happens that there are also differences in the biomechnics applied in the three skating sports. It would be helpful for hockey coaches, parents and adult players to understand a few things — as they plan…

The Importance Of Recovery

By | March 23, 2021
The Importance Of Recovery

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Bungee Puck Ideas

By | March 16, 2021
Bungee Puck Ideas

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Beyond Incredible Stickhandling

By | March 12, 2021
Beyond Incredible Stickhandling

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Hockey Folks Duped By Faulty Logic

By | March 9, 2021
Hockey Folks Duped By Faulty Logic

I’m not sure where to begin with this one, but maybe it’s best to first explain what set me on fire… You see, I like to follow goings on in various hockey and other sport forums.  And it was one such group having mainly to do with skate sharpening and pro shop operations that recently…

Dealing With A Hockey Caste System

By | March 5, 2021
Dealing With A Hockey Caste System

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Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #13

By | March 2, 2021
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #13

Of special help in this episode are a few more “Rules for Winners” and something for advanced skaters to try. If you have any ideas or advice to add, please comment below.

How Neuroscience Is Changing What We Know about Learning

By | February 28, 2021
How Neuroscience Is Changing What We Know about Learning

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Transitioning from In-line Hockey to Ice Hockey

By | February 25, 2021
Transitioning from In-line Hockey to Ice Hockey

I say it often enough, that I love my work in hockey, especially because of the great people it allows me to meet.  Then, since the day I set foot (or fingers) onto Twitter, I’ve said pretty much the same thing:  that I’ve met some remarkable people through social media. Carole Lockwood Taylor, of Tyler,…

Russian Circle Passing – Variation 1

By | February 19, 2021
Russian Circle Passing – Variation 1

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