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A Message to Hockey Parents: Training versus Trying
– Dennis Chighisola I see a trend emerging in our young people that is troubling. Actually, I see many trends that are troubling but for purposes of this article I want to highlight one. If you study athletics it doesn’t take long to understand that one vital aspect of becoming more skilled and a more…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #16
This program adds a little more on the hockey skating stride, as well as a lot on individual “skills”. And, as I’ll so often say, it’s advice you probably won’t find anywhere else. You can always find info on my latest free online coaching webinars here: FREE MASTERMIND MEETUPS I have an idea for a…
Read MoreNo Detail Too Small To Study
That featured photo up there may have confused some of my long time readers but, I think you’ll soon understand its meaning… Ya, I begin this entry with one of my favorite sayings, this one borrowed from the late, great Soviet hockey coach, Anatoli Tarasov. As I recall, “The Father of Russian Hockey” was referring…
Read MoreMoving From A Vacuum To The Hockey Game
While this one originated with a question from a long time high school hockey coach, my answer probably isn’t going to exactly get too much into what he expects. Oh, it’ll be good stuff for him, but I’m going to go a little bit beyond what he’s asking in order to really help his player…
Read MoreCoronavirus Conundrum: The Challenges of Playing Hockey in a Pandemic
The pandemic forced several top NHL prospects to play in unusual places – and in some cases to not play at all. But it also created a few unforeseen benefits, too. More…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #15
This program happens to be loaded with great advice about the hockey skating stride. And, as I’ll so often say, it’s advice you probably won’t find anywhere else. Continuing something I started last month, you might take a look and listen to the YouTube video that caused such a stir: Ice Hockey – Balance In…
Read MoreRebound Control Drill
Drill Description: Thinking about most drills — the ones that aren’t expressly designed forgoalkeepers often aren’t very helpful for them. When most drills involvethe goalkeeper, it’s only to stop an initial shot, and nothing else, butwhat’s just as important as making the initial save is getting in thehabit controlling where rebounds go. Too often, drills…
Read MoreA Brief History of Studying Genes
As sort of a background to our study on genes, I thought members would be helped to discover how new that study is. As quoted in Wikipedia: “In the fields of molecular biology and genetics, a genome is all genetic material of an organism. It consists of DNA. The genome includes both the genes and…
Read MoreSo You Think Your Genes Determine Your Fate In Sports? — Part 1
Before reading this posts, members might like to get some further scientific background on genetics in “A Brief History of Studying Genes“. In what will likely be a three-part discussion on the human building blocks known as “genes”, I’m going to ask my long time friend and trusted advisor on such matters, Shaun Goodsell, MA,…
Read MoreThis Is Just the Beginning for Jack Peart
When NHL scouts look at Jack Peart, they see a ton of potential in the 2021 draft prospect. The Fargo Force defenseman may not have the biggest frame at 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds, but his tools are incredible and the kid still has so much more potential to unlock as he matures. More…
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