A Coach’s Notebook
Marking the Practice Ice
My good friend Joe (known as “Coulter”) mentioned something in a comment some time ago that I promised to eventually address. So, here goes…
Read MoreMickey Mantle and The Art of Bat Selection
The lesson we’ll learn here from “The Mick” is as valuable as it’ll get for an aspiring hockey player, and his or her coaches and parents…
Read MoreGoalers as Part of a Team System
In the modern day game of hockey, coaches often refer to team play as “Six on the attack, six in defense of our net!”
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 49
You might listen to this early, to gain a sense of the special topics that will be explored over the coming month…
Read MoreLosing Players by the Whistle?
As much as I’m into improving skating and stickhandling and playing smarts, I’m frequently thinking this website wouldn’t be worth a hoot without the kind of articles that are surfacing here…
Read MoreGame Day: What to Say or Not Say to Your Athlete
Shawnee Harle is a specialist in mental training, who will now continue guiding our CoachChic.com hockey members to “Win from within”…
Read MoreWhich Radius of Hollow Should You Choose?
I’m excited that my long time friend and hockey equipment specialist, David Carlson, returns this month to discuss the matter of “choosing the right skate radius and hollow”…
Read MoreUnlocking the Power of a Fast Mind in Hockey
Here’s the first advice Andrej provides us, this all about “Unlocking the Power of a Fast Mind in Hockey”…
Read MoreDoing the Right Thing
I need to say right now, that most of our more advanced level work (or work with older players) should end-up being enjoyable to those in our charge…
Read MoreAdvice from Hockey Scouts for Aspiring Players
These scouts, with their keen eye for talent and years of experience, offer invaluable advice that can help guide your child on his or her journey to success on the ice…
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