Age Specific Training

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

By | February 8, 2022

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

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, the late Elena Segal, who happened 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 later work when…

Troubleshooting Hockey Shooting Problems

By | November 29, 2021

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Spotting the Real Goal-scorer Early

By | October 6, 2021

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Answer: How Should A Beginner Hold A Hockey Stick

By | October 1, 2021

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

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Examining Hockey Sticks and Shots

By | August 12, 2021

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Thoughts on Hockey Drill Selection

By | July 28, 2021

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…

Improving A High Level Defenseman’s Point Shots

By | June 23, 2021

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