Age Specific Training

Adult Beginner Hockey Questions

By CoachC | February 25, 2022
Adult Beginner Hockey Questions

The first Matt lives not far from me, here in Central Florida… Actually, the Pastor at our church pulled me aside after Sunday services one day, suggesting that I might be able to help a young guy who had just begun playing ice hockey. If you know me at all, you know I smiled at…

A Follow-up to: How Much Can We Copy From The Stars?

By | February 8, 2022
A Follow-up to:  How Much Can We Copy From The Stars?

Like many other posts here, this one was inspired by some enthusiastic hockey friends. In fact, this one comes from an awesome Facebook group called “GOAL ! Hockey in the 70’s“, a group I enjoy visiting at least several times per day. Anyway, a few days ago a post titled “All time All Star points…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #21

By | December 4, 2021
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #21

This may be one of the most information packed podcasts I’ve ever produced.  There’s tons here, including: A description of my “bunker” A continuation of Daniel Coyle’s study of the Russians’ tennis program, along with some ideas for adapting his observations to the development of our young hockey players A better idea for off-ice warmups…

More Insight into Russian Hockey Training

By | November 30, 2021

The source of this Russian hockey training information comes by way of a long ago LinkedIn friend, Elena Segal, who happens to be a Ballet Trainer for athletes in the Anaheim, California area. I’d actually met Elena quite some time ago, but I was reminded of her unique background and current work when she entered…

Troubleshooting Hockey Shooting Problems

By | November 29, 2021

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Spotting the Real Goal-scorer Early

By | October 6, 2021
Spotting the Real Goal-scorer Early

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Answer: How Should A Beginner Hold A Hockey Stick

By | October 1, 2021
Answer:   How Should A Beginner Hold A Hockey Stick

To begin here, the poll dealing with “How Should A Beginner Hold A Hockey Stick” is the only one so far to arrive at the answers I’d expected or hoped for. Yes, I suspect that most players ultimately hold their dominant hand at the top of their sticks, they steer the stick’s motions with that…

Great Hockey Plays Come From Practice!

By | August 22, 2021
Great Hockey Plays Come From Practice!

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Examining Hockey Sticks and Shots

By | August 12, 2021
Examining Hockey Sticks and Shots

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Thoughts on Hockey Drill Selection

By | July 28, 2021
Thoughts on Hockey Drill Selection

I’m not always willing to offer assistance randomly online.  Why not?  Well, on the one hand, I’m more than familiar with the old adage:  “If you want to recognize the innovator, he’s the one with all the arrows in his back.” If you get my drift with that one, it suggests that I might be…