Posts by CoachC
How to Maximize Resistance with 1 Band
Dave Schmitz, known as The Band Man, introduces us to his Stabilization Program by way of three separate videos…
Read MoreReversed Grip on a Draw
One night I happened to notice one of my centermen reversing his lower hand on his stick just before moving in to take a face-off. I’m sure you know what I mean… He switched his lower hand in the opposite direction, supposedly to gain more strength for pulling the puck rearward. The good part of…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 56
Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to September’s content…
Read MoreA Coach’s Guide to Thinking Like a Scientist
As a hockey coach, your goal is to help your players reach their full potential. One way to achieve this is by adopting a scientific approach to coaching. Just like scientists, coaches can benefit from curiosity, objectivity, evidence-based reasoning, and experimentation. By thinking like a scientist, you can make informed decisions about player development, team…
Read MoreComing… November 2024
Folks should know I create this page as sort of a courtesy, trying to give visitors a sense of what’s “coming” within the next month…
Read MoreNHL’s dasherboard tech giving sponsors chance to own the moment
The NHL revolutionized its approach to in-game advertising two years ago when it introduced digitally enhanced dasherboard (DED) technology. That allowed the league (during nationally televised games) and its clubs (during locally televised games) to virtually control the branding and messaging fans watching at home saw on the boards surrounding the rink… More…
Read MoreGames! Games! More Games!
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Read MoreThe 10 Commandments of Hockey
I’ve seen versions of the following numerous times over the years. And, while each point is valid, I’ll suggest that key “commandments” in hockey probably aren’t limited to just ten (in fact, I’ll someday let you know my rather extensive list). Anyway, I some time ago happened upon the following graphic on Facebook. And, although…
Read MoreThe Value of Keepaway Games in Hockey
To begin, I like to use drills that simulate real game conditions. Secondly, I like to use drills that sorta force players to deal with problems, consequently forcing them to solve those problems on their own. Thirdly, I’ll quite frequently just toss players into a set of conditions and let them initially sink or swim…
Read MoreA Great Coaching Philosophy
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