Posts by CoachC
What’s In a (Hockey Coach’s) Name?
Let’s dispense with the last name first… No, it’s not Native American, nor is it Polish. Despite my studying in the old Soviet Union, I don’t have personal ties there, and I am not Russian. That vowel at the end gives it away to some. Yes, my dad’s side of the family came here to the US from Italy prior to the turn of the last century…
Read MorePlanning Tonight’s Hockey Practice
I was readying for my team’s second on-ice practice of that summer, when it struck me that member coaches — and even hockey parents — would like some insight into my practice planning process.
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 51
Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to June’s content…
Read MoreUpper Body Isometric Band Workout
In the event members need to be reminded of the difference between “isometric” and other forms of exercise, here goes…
Read MoreAbout “Hockey Sense”
I love it when hockey folks touch base with me in our ASK THE COACH section. Not only do I love talking hockey with good people, but I also love being tested or forced to problem solve…
Read MoreEssential Maintenance Tips for Hockey Equipment
In this post, we’ll explore essential maintenance tips for your hockey gear, from skates to helmets and everything in between…
Read MoreComing… June 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 MoreWaddell Steps Down, Tulsky Named Interim GM
Tom Dundon, Owner and Governor of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that President and General Manager Don Waddell has resigned from his position with the organization…
Read MoreBand Training to improve A 40 yard dash
In case members don’t know it, the 40 yard dash is used as a measure of athletes beyond football combines. As a matter of fact, it’s often seen as a measure of an ice hockey player’s sprinting speed…
Read MoreBuilding a Hockey Strong Dinner
Kimberly Smith Lukhard continues her awesome series on building hockey strong meals just for our CoachChic.com members…
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