A Coach’s Notebook
Planning 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 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 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 MoreThings We Can Learn From Non-hockey Athletes
New Red Sox first baseman Garrett Cooper isn’t done working after the game’s final out. He describes himself as “a big video guy.”
Read MoreEvaluate Hockey Problems — RIGHT NOW!
One time my old magazine publisher asked that I do a piece on “picking a hockey camp”, So, I thought I’d try something a little different from what other writers might…
Read MoreTwo Sides of a Coin
Once again, Shawnee is going to have us thinking. And, if she has you really into this, please use the Comments area below to let her know.
Read MoreIn Loving Memory of Andrej Pierow
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved member writer, Andrej Pierow, who peacefully departed from this world days ago…
Read MoreHockey Coaching Qualifications
A major aim of this CoachChic.com site is to arm parents and coaches with as much scientific information as possible, and to then share some ideas about artful ways to apply those scientific principles…
Read MoreThis Hockey Truth is Intriguing
It is my belief that we better serve our young athletes by telling them the truth. The truth truly does set you free!
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