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Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 43
In my honest opinion — and after decades of observation, I firmly believe that young hockey players should learn checking…
Read MoreComing… November 2023
Please know I do this as a courtesy to members and potential members, trying to give them a sense of what’s “coming” within the next month…
Read MoreMore on Solving Hockey Problems
Of course, chances are good that you also have to do tons of problem solving, if you’re a hockey player, hockey parent or hockey coach…
Read MoreRope Skipping Benefits for Hockey Players
I think it best that I show you a very short video before we get into a discussion on the benefits of rope skipping, this to act as sort of a frame of reference…
Read MorePassing of former Russian ballet coach
Coach Chic was saddened to hear about the passing of his friend, Elena Segal, the former Russian ballet coach who wrote several excellent articles for CoachChic.com…
Read MoreWHAT THE BLEEP IS FLOORBALL?
As you’ll discover, Greg Beaudin knows his stuff. So, here he is, answering a question many of you may have asked (but not necessarily in such a colorful way)…
Read MoreCCC-TV Hockey Show – Episode 84
Each episode includes awesome advice from hockey’s top coaches and specialty advisors, with past episodes are available on CCC-TV Youtube…
Read MoreFirst Things First in Hockey Skills Work
As I reflect back on the hundreds of outstanding players I’ve had through the years, I’ve always found they had a few things in common. Oh, I’m not talking about great genetics here; actually, I think most of my best players overcame some shortcomings to achieve what they did…
Read MoreStarting Your Hockey Year Off Right!
It isn’t often that I’ll ask skaters to take a look at a goalie training segment. Naw, you guys and gals USUALLY have enough on your minds without worrying about another position. This time, however, what I’m about to suggest to you might just make all the difference in the world as you approach a new year…
Read More5 More Hurdles Facing Adult Hockey Playing Newbies
The first time you lace up those skates as a grownup, they may feel like medieval instruments of torture. Your ankles wobble like a newborn foal’s. Each time you reach for the puck, you face-plant on the ice. Frustration mounts as fast as new bruises on your ego…
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