Age Specific Training
Dealing with the “Puck Hog”
Now, if there’s one person who is bashed often at most rinks, it’s the so-called “puck hog”. Ya, parents can be especially tough on that guy (or little girl), which very frequently trickles down to teammates eventually mimicking their (sometimes pretty cruel) comments. I actually find it interesting that no other skill seems to attract…
Read MoreA New Mighty Mite Pylon Course
I’m sure I’ll continue to unveil new and far more elaborate puckhandling patterns here at CoachChic.com. Not that there’s anything new about different configurations, or that it’s unusual to rearrange the pylons to create different kinds of skating or puckhandling moves. Still, as I’ll suggest in most such entries, various layouts should really be aimed…
Read MoreA Difference in Hockey Teaching Levels
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Read MoreThe Idea(s) Behind Those “Goal-scorer” Gadgets
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Read MoreGreat Hockey Conditioning Ideas – Part 3
I’ve also shown you how it all works — like stringing the exercises together and pacing them to simulate on-ice shifts…
Read MoreIs it Time to Give Up on Hockey?
Anonymous asks a pretty tough question, and one for which there probably isn’t a right or wrong answer. As the parent of a second year Bantam describes the situation, his/her son is currently extremely small compared to others in his age group…
Read MoreNew CC Store Opening
Here’s a chance to dive into a world of hockey knowledge with our collection of ebooks, audiobooks and more. Whether you’re a hockey parent, a coach, a seasoned player or just starting out, we have the resources to elevate your game…
Read MoreRESPECTING Young Hockey Players
Although this post SEEMS like it’s entirely geared toward very young skaters, I’d like those who deal with older guys and gals to please drink-in the gist of it. I’ll have a further comment for you at the very end…
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 MorePicking A Youth Hockey Program
A few years ago I became an adviser (or expert) with a youth sports association, primarily attempting to help hockey parents, coaches and players with their skills related training problems…
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