How Many Drills Are Needed Over a Long Hockey Season?

How Many Drills Are Needed Over a Long Hockey Season?

The reason I jumped on that question was that I could just envision the answers that would soon roll in.  I mean, I can see some coaches quoting numbers — like 15, 25, 40, 80, whatever.  And I can tell you that none of us would be right if we got hung-up on a number.…

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Does Coaching Win (Hockey) Championships?

Does Coaching Win (Hockey) Championships?

Dean Robinson begins his article suggesting that pro athletes tend to have more influence on a game’s outcome than the coach (think Dirk Nowitzki and LeBron James here, maybe a Michael Jordan in years past, the stars who comprised the 1927 New York Yankees, the Islanders and Oilers during different parts of the ’80′s).  This…

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Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #29

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #29

I know I said it last month, but I mean it even more today — as in “Man, this episode is jam packed with advice and ideas” — and stuff that you just won’t find anywhere else! Honestly, have a listen… Below please find the Show Notes for Podcast 29 of Coach Chic’s Hockey Secrets.…

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