Age Specific Training
Helping A New “Hockey” Mom
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Read MoreWhen Will New Hockey Skills Kick-in?
I don’t doubt that many hockey parents and coaches get frustrated, waiting for certain new skills to kick-in with their players. (And I don’t doubt some adults wonder the same thing when it comes to their game.) So, since I recall trying to infuse a bunch of new plays into the games of both my…
Read MoreA Hockey Defensive Zone No-no!
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Read MorePlaying With Balance
As you’ll likely discover from my comments in numerous other areas, I’m really big into allowing very young skaters to play as free as birds. Said another way, I’d love for little guys and gals to play wide-open, offensive hockey, at least at first. It’s just great for their skill development (and it probably helps…
Read MoreBeginner Knee Touches
I recently promised that I’d provide a follow-up to the “Beginner Boards Bumps“ as soon as I could. So, here goes… – Dennis Chighisola Now, I’d like to share with you something I’ve noticed over a lot of years, in that some players topple over easily in games, while others seem to find a way…
Read MoreStick-over on Face-offs
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Read MoreThe Hockey Book Lab
Your Ideas, Our Next Book! We’re excited to announce a brand-new feature here at CoachChic — the Hockey Book Lab! This is your chance to shape the future of hockey literature. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player, we know you have unique insights into what’s needed in the world of hockey training, strategy, or…
Read MoreBeginner Boards Bumps
A lot of this piece is really about troubleshooting, because it’s such a huge part of what we coaches and parents have to do for the sake of our young players. Actually, I’ve always been constantly on the lookout for problems in my kids’ games (no matter their age). And, I’ve mentioned often to you…
Read MoreThe Value of Keepaway Games in Hockey
To begin, I like to use drills that simulate real game conditions. Secondly, I like to use drills that sorta force players to deal with problems, consequently forcing them to solve those problems on their own. Thirdly, I’ll quite frequently just toss players into a set of conditions and let them initially sink or swim…
Read MoreThe Urgent Need for Head Safety in Contact Sports
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