A Coach’s Notebook

Nature Versus Nurture In Hockey

By | January 3, 2021

Just to kick things off with a little  excitement, watch as much of this video as you’d like (there’s not going to be a test at the end — LOL).  By the way, although there’s a lot of  hockey mentioned in this post, I’m going to suggest that parents and  coaches in other sports will ultimately…

Our First “Mighty Mite” Hockey Practice

By | December 19, 2020

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MY Kind of Agility Ladder

By | December 10, 2020

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Playing Hockey Head Games

By | December 7, 2020

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When Hockey Folks Talk In Code

By | December 2, 2020

If you’ve noticed my absence for a few days, it’s probably because nothing has really ticked me off over that stretch.  That’s what I need to get me going sometimes, ya know — so I can rant or rave about something with some real passion. With that, I’ve had plenty to set me on fire lately,…

So You Want To Be A Hockey Coach

By | November 28, 2020

Before really getting into this topic, I’d love for anyone interested in eventually becoming a hockey coach to read this article: “The journey of Yankees minor league coach Ari Adut“. It’s not a hockey story (obviously), but it surely can be helpful to those considering a career in coaching any sport. I think it awesome…

Some Good News About Hockey Shutdowns

By | November 21, 2020

Before I get on a roll here, let me first point out the above image (and then give you some time to consider what that player might be doing). And just to stall a little, let me explain how this thing about “Hockey Shutdowns” came about… You see, a member and I were just today…

Coach Chic’s Rules for Hockey Winners — Flashcards

By | November 20, 2020

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Introducing Hockey Flashcards

By | November 20, 2020

Above is a sample of the “Rules for Winners” flashcards.  The difference for our members is that the full flashcards (coming soon) will be controllable.  From a learning perspective, here’s what I recommend: Personally, I think the best coaches (and parents) can make this kind of learning fun. Got questions?  I’d like to hear them.…

Two Hands or One on the Hockey Stick

By | November 14, 2020

This just happens to be another of those frequently asked questions about when or IF a player should hold his or her hockey stick in one or two hands…