Thinking the Game – Defensively
Dustin Pedroia’s Hand-eye Coordination
A future MLB star played lots of tennis and ping pong as a boy, and I thought… That’s something that deserves some discussion here…
Read MoreLearning Hockey — with Coach Chic & Chomper
If your son, daughter or team is at the stage where they need to learn hockey’s basic rules and positioning, this is the video for them…
Read MoreOpening Night for the NEHI HS Prep Hockey Team
I don’t doubt member coaches, parents and older players will find a few things that’ll also help them (sorta like some food for thought)…
Read MoreMaximizing Athletic Potential: Unleashing Your Unique Learning Style in Sports
While physical prowess and skill development are crucial components, understanding one’s learning style can be a game-changer in achieving peak athletic excellence…
Read MoreThe Role of a Centerman, Winger and Defenseman
I get asked about this a lot — I mean, how I perceive the role of a hockey playing centerman, a winger or a defenseman…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 43
In my honest opinion — and after decades of observation, I firmly believe that young hockey players should learn checking…
Read MoreThe Nature of Our Game (revisited)
Despite my inclination to frequently think outside the proverbial box, I’d like members to know that I don’t make hockey related decisions without a lot of serious thought. In fact, over my forty-plus years in coaching, I’ve mostly relied upon a set of standards I’ve come to call “The Nature of Our Game”…
Read MoreTroubleshooting Hockey Backchecking
A Pee Wee level coach was looking for help in a hockey forum. And, after noticing few others offered him anything that would really work, I decided to step in, troubleshooting the problem his kids seemed to be having with their backchecking…
Read MoreIs Sleep More Important Than Practice?
If you’re a hockey parent or coach, and if you’ve ever tried to nail that perfect golf swing or master those dance moves, you know it takes practice. What you may not realize is that sleep plays a huge role in reinforcing those motor skills and muscle memory…
Read MoreOne Aspect of Defensive Play That Coaches Find Most Challenging to Teach
One aspect of ice hockey defensive play that coaches often find most challenging to teach is the art of effective gap control…
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