Posts by CoachC
Techniques for Shielding the Puck
Shielding the puck, or learning how to keep it safe from defenders, is a foundational skill that every great hockey player develops early. Teaching this concept to young players is less about complicating things and more about making the process fun, engaging, and repeatable so that it becomes second nature as they grow in the game…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 67
Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…
Read MoreHockey Without Borders: Global Styles on Ice
While the game looks the same on the surface no matter where it’s played — skaters, sticks, pucks, goals — the way it is taught, played, and celebrated can vary a lot depending on where the players come from…
Read MoreComing… October 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 MoreImproving Off-Puck Positioning for More Scoring Chances
Off-puck positioning starts with awareness. Too many young players get caught staring at the puck, following it around like it has a magnet attached. That habit leaves you out of position and easy to defend. Instead, the best players are constantly scanning the ice…
Read MoreFake it or Face it!
With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harlee’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this entry video, she addresses the well worn question, “My bad! My Bad!”
Read MoreEating For Peak Performance
Kim’s passion is showing youth ice hockey parents how to create simple and easy meals to help their skater’s increase their speed and stamina on the ice.
Read MoreBernie Parent, legendary Flyers goalie who brought Philadelphia its only two Stanley Cups, has died at 80
The Hall of Famer backstopped the Broad Street Bullies as they captured the Cup in 1974 and ’75. Bumper stickers throughout the region proclaimed: “Only the Lord Saves More Than Bernie Parent.” More…
Read MoreStats That Coaches Should Actually Use
Hockey has always been a sport filled with numbers, and coaches at every level often look to statistics for guidance. The problem is that not all stats are created equal. Some numbers look impressive on paper but…
Read MoreThe Emotional Timeline of a Game
Understanding this emotional timeline can help players keep their focus, manage pressure, and perform at their best no matter the situation. From the moment athletes step into the locker room to the final buzzer, emotions rise and fall in waves that can either fuel success or create unnecessary mistakes if not handled properly…
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