Timely Advice
How Parents and Supporters Can Make a Difference
Parents and supporters play a vital role in creating a positive and supportive environment that fosters a team’s success and cultivates a strong hockey culture. By understanding their influence and implementing key strategies, parents and supporters can maximize their impact and contribute to a thriving hockey community…
Read MoreUnlocking the Path to Higher-Level Hockey ~
Dreaming of reaching higher levels of hockey, such as college or even the professional ranks, is a common aspiration for young players. While the journey is challenging, with dedication and the right approach, your youngster can enhance his or her chances of realizing their hockey ambitions. So, in this post, we’ll explore practical tips and strategies to help your young one improve his or her chances of making it to the next level…
Read MoreBalancing Your Child’s Hockey Journey ~
As parents, we want the best for our children, and supporting their hockey journey is a significant part of that. However, it’s crucial to strike a healthy balance between their athletic pursuits and other aspects of life. In this post, we’ll explore practical tips on how to best support and advocate for our child’s hockey journey while maintaining a well-rounded and balanced lifestyle…
Read MoreHow to be a good hockey parent
In this post, we’ll explore practical tips and insights on how to be a good hockey parent, fostering an environment that nurtures your youngster’s development, well-being, and love for the game…
Read More10 Essential Tips for a Successful First Season as an Ice Hockey Coach
Becoming an ice hockey coach for the first time can be an exciting yet challenging endeavor. To help you navigate your maiden season with confidence, and to maximize your impact on the team, I’ve compiled 10 essential tips that are sure to set you up for success. From building strong relationships to fostering a positive team environment, these strategies will empower you to become a trusted leader both on and off the ice…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 38
“The Last Frontier in Sport” takes a serious look at mental training’s place in current day sport… Coach Chic introduces things, but John Haime from NewEdge Mental Training takes over early and adds tons of advice for high level athletes…
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 MoreAnother Introduction to Floorball
By now I’m hoping you’re seeing floorball as a pretty fast-paced and exciting team sport that has grown in popularity around the world…
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…
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