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Reflecting Back on Balance in the Forward Stride
Let me begin by suggesting that there are a lot of so-called “powerskating instructors” out there who haven’t done their homework. I mean, they’re either guessing, they think they’re seeing or feeling some things about thrusting and arm motions that aren’t really so, or…
Read MoreWelcome to Professor Bee
I’m sure a lot of CoachChic.com friends — plus those around the globe in social media — have already become at least vaguely familiar with my mascot, Professor Bee. If not, here’s a brief introduction from the very first Professor Bee video…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s NetBlocks
Some might think this old coach is a little anal when it comes to such things. But I’ll plead guilty, if we’re talking about finding ways to benefit our players, or arriving at ways to help our teaching be more effective.
Read MoreCCC-TV Hockey Show – Episode 77
Each CCC-TV episode includes awesome advice from some of hockey’s top coaches and specialty advisors. Non-members should know that the latest episode might only be available to the public for awhile…
Read MoreThe Cost of Running an Ice Rink
Going into this piece, I’d just like to offer the basics of the following to everyone, in general. At the very end, I’ll also offer a suggestion to head coaches and maybe some hockey parents…
Read MoreA Misuse of the Hockey Term “Checking”
Almost every time I ask a group of young players to define the term “checking”, they will blurt out something like, “Smash ’em into the boards!” However…
Read MoreTroubleshooting Painful Skates
A young hockey dad, from New York, explains that his son “says his skates are pinching him around the ankles”, and that they hurt as he skates. He goes on to mention the various combinations of socks he’s had the boy try wearing, and…
Read MoreThis Snippet Is About Strong Shoulders
We have Dave Schmitz, alias The Band Man providing a number of awesome shoulder exercises using his trusted rubber bands…
Read MoreScenes from a World Floorball Tournament
I think the following video shows this great game in all its beauty. And wait until you see some of the skills demonstrated by the world’s top floorball players. (Ya, I’d love every young hockey player to learn the skills and the playing principles nurtured in this relatively new sport.)
Read MoreCCC-TV Hockey Show – Episode 76
Each CCC-TV episode includes awesome advice from some of hockey’s top coaches and specialty advisors. Non-members should know that the latest episode might only be available to the public for awhile…
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