Mental Training
Building Team Chemistry on a Youth Hockey Team
Team chemistry isn’t just something that magically happens on its own. It’s something coaches, players, and even parents need to build with intention — especially in youth hockey…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 64
Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…
Read MoreEssential Hockey Drills for Next-Level Performance
The best players in the world didn’t get there by accident. They built their skills through hard work, repetition, and using drills that pushed their limits…
Read MoreMy Bad!
With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harlee’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this entry video, she addresses the well worn question, “My bad! My Bad!”
Read MoreIce-Cold Confidence
When we talk about becoming a great hockey player, most folks jump straight to speed, shooting, or stickhandling. But there’s another ingredient that separates average players from true difference-makers, and that’s something I like to call “ice-cold confidence”. It’s that steady, unshakable belief in yourself no matter what the scoreboard says, who’s on the other…
Read MoreMental Toughness & Focus Training
What separates the good players from the great ones — especially at the high school level — is mental toughness and the ability to stay focused when the pressure’s on.
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 63
Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to June’s content…
Read MoreGame-smart Strategies
Helping your high school players grow smarter on the ice is one of the most valuable things one can do as a coach. Skills and conditioning are important, no doubt, but hockey IQ is what separates the good players from the great ones.
Read MoreStrengthen Team Chemistry
I’m thankful for another hockey friend for submitting the following to our Ask The Coach tool. I’ve always said that I can only get better as an advisor if I’m being challenged in some way. So, thanks, Coach Helen, for this one. ~ Dennis C * Hey Coach Helen, thanks a ton for reaching out…
Read MoreFrom Amateur to Pro
For many, the journey to the pros doesn’t begin under bright arena lights or in front of scouts — it begins at a local rink, tying up skates for the very first time.
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