Posts by CoachC
Readying for Tournaments and Tryouts
I just received a question from a long-time Twitter and Facebook friend, and this topic seems as timely as one can get. And, although it has to do with tournament prep, I’d have advised much the same if she was headed to an important tryout)… You see, she and her son are on their way…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 59
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 MoreTotal Body Travel Workout
Dave Schmitz, known as The Band Man, introduces us to his Stabilization Program by way of three separate videos…
Read MoreSkill Development and Confidence
This is a great follow-up to some previous Mental Training entries. – Dennis Chighisola Shaun Goodsell, MASenior Performance Coach Shaun@MentalEdgeNow.com If you scan or read most articles describing the success or failure of an athlete, inevitably, somewhere in the article there will be the mention of confidence as the crucial factor dictating success or failure.…
Read MoreThe Best Advice I Could Ever Share
I guess I ought to preface this post with the fact that I was eventually working with about my third generation of hockey players. Yes, I’d coached or instructed thousands of kids over about 45-years. So, over that time, you can guess that I’d pretty much seen it all. And, over that time, I’d also…
Read MoreComing… February 2025
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 MoreIntroducing Our Exclusive Hockey Apps
Actually, while our members only HockeyDrillBuilder app is new, we’ve already added a second version of that, plus a third tool known as the HockeyMentor app. Now, the initial app was aimed at providing member coaches, parents and older players some scientifically based ideas to improve a player’s or team’s skating, puckhandling, passing, receiving and…
Read MoreIntroducing Our Exclusive Hockey Apps
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Read MoreExploring Strobe Training
I didn’t find the following information; actually, a good friend who knows my unique interests sent me the initial link, which led me to many more interesting pages on this subject…
Read MoreWith All Due Respect For Fixing Hockey Problems…
In the world of NHL scouting, talent evaluation, and player development, the age-old debate on whether to focus on fixing hockey shortcomings or nurturing unique strengths continues to be a hot topic. After countless seasons in the hockey wars, one undeniable truth emerges: while no player wants glaring weaknesses, it’s the presence of one HUGE…
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