The Truth About Choking

The Truth About Choking

Is all choking created equally? When an athlete is not able to find the internal resources under pressure to be their best, is it always for the same reason?

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Predicting Hockey Stardom

Predicting Hockey Stardom

To begin, my feeling was that the cute little guy featured in that piece is awesome.  And I mean that in many ways — from his poise on camera to the way he seemingly handles himself on the ice…

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First Things First in Hockey Skills Work

First 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…

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Starting Your Hockey Year Off Right!

Starting 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…

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Fight versus Flow in Hockey

Fight versus Flow in Hockey

As promised recently in Podcast 42, here’s our favorite mental training expert to discuss the theory of “fight versus flow” as it pertains to our sport…

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Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 42

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 42

Make no mistake about it, the best hockey players — at any age — have great mental skills as well as great physical skills.  So, let’s listen to this podcast before I comment further…

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Uniting Teams and Managing Personalities: Keys for New Coaches

Uniting Teams and Managing Personalities: Keys for New Coaches

A united, cohesive squad will get the most out of practices and games while forming friendships that last beyond the season. With that, here are some tips for youth coaches to promote bonding and inclusion for the benefit of both individual players and the team as a whole…

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Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 41

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 41

I don’t blame members for not being able to locate all the really in depth articles and videos contained in this site.  Hey, there are over 600 posts here at the moment…

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