Mental Training
How Mental Toughness Helps Us Overcome Adversity
Shawnee Harle suggests that mental toughness is a game-changer in sports, helping athletes push through challenges, stay focused under pressure, and bounce back from setbacks. Consequently, in this video, she’ll explore why mental toughness matters, how it impacts performance, and why it’s just as crucial as physical training for achieving success… If you like Shawnee’s…
Read MoreTeamwork and a Winning Attitude
I’ve often mentioned here about spending a good deal of time digging for new ideas. What members might not know is the variety of that research. I hope you appreciate that this really isn’t the time for me to look too much into new drill ideas (unless I’m asked a specific question that might require…
Read MoreHaving Hockey Dreams
There might be a visitor or two who doesn’t think the following videos belong on a hockey website. Oh, man, I beg to differ! I don’t care what line of work we’re in, or our favorite pastime, I don’t believe we should be limited by others when it comes to dreaming, and when it comes…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 57
Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to September’s content…
Read MoreSeeing the Ice in Wayne Gretzky Fashion
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Read MorePlaying With Balance
As you’ll likely discover from my comments in numerous other areas, I’m really big into allowing very young skaters to play as free as birds. Said another way, I’d love for little guys and gals to play wide-open, offensive hockey, at least at first. It’s just great for their skill development (and it probably helps…
Read MoreTurning Points in a Hockey Game
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Read MoreThe Hockey Book Lab
Your Ideas, Our Next Book! We’re excited to announce a brand-new feature here at CoachChic — the Hockey Book Lab! This is your chance to shape the future of hockey literature. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player, we know you have unique insights into what’s needed in the world of hockey training, strategy, or…
Read MoreHelp Your Kids With Mental Toughness
Of course, mental toughness is super-important in hockey, and that’s why we’re always thrilled to have Shawnee Harle present her insights in this area, this time suggesting members should “Help Your Kids With Mental Toughness”. If you like Shawnee’s presentation — or if you have any questions for her, please comment below.
Read More“Read” and “React” Skills
I usually hate the crazing terms that arise in hockey coaching circles, because most of them hardly describe the technique or principle they’ve been applied to. That, however, isn’t the case with the expressions “read” and “react”. To me, “reading” a play is a mental skill, and it also requires a high degree of alertness. …
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