Mental Training
Study: NHL tough guys die 10 years younger than their fellow players
A study of former National Hockey League players shows that enforcers who spent a lot of time dropping their gloves or in the penalty box lived significantly shorter lives than their peers…
Read MoreThe Risks Of Coaches Neglecting Scientific Research In Their Training
This just might be one of the most important posts to be found here on my CoachChic.com website — I truly mean that. The reason? I’d say it’s because a head coach’s unwillingness to seek out and then adhere to the latest in scientific principles is quite likely to harm his or her players — in numerous ways, and over both the short term and the very long term…
Read MoreGreat Hockey Conditioning Ideas – Part 2
Okay, having just watched that video showing my older guys experimenting with some different ways of rope skipping, I think the following videos should make some sense…
Read MoreEffective Strategies For Hockey Team Communication And Cohesion
Effective team communication and cohesion are essential for success in ice hockey. With that, here are some effective strategies for improving team communication and cohesion on the ice…
Read MoreHow Hockey Coaches Can Motivate Players And Keep Them Engaged
Effective motivation is crucial for ice hockey coaches to keep their players engaged and focused during practices and games. Here are some strategies that coaches can use to effectively motivate their players…
Read MoreGreat Hockey Conditioning Ideas – Part 1
While I never want to abandon any training ideas that are working well, you can almost be sure that I’ll make some changes to my teaching approach…
Read MoreSelf-Discipline: Paying Yourself Forward
We’ve been very fortunate to have a number of great guest writers over the years. Most of them have come from friendships I’ve developed over on my favorite social media site, and all of them have been from among the small group I refer to as “Twitter’s Best and Brightest”…
Read MoreHockey Team Building
First, with the off-season now upon us, coaches should be considering ways to prepare their teams for next fall.
Secondly, I discovered long ago that good teams tend to begin with a lot of small factions or even cliques, and some of the ideas shared below are just right for breaking down a lot barriers between those groups…
Read MoreMore Thoughts on Off-ice Skill Development for Ice Hockey Players
Off-ice skill development is an important aspect of a hockey player’s training regimen. It can help
one improve his or her game and reach full potential on the ice…
The Importance of Rest and Recovery During Intense Hockey Training
One of the most important reasons for taking time off after a hard workout is to allow muscles to repair themselves. Athletes create microtears in their muscles when they train hard, and…
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