Timely Advice
The Secret to Creativity?
I have three close connections with this video… First, I’ve been following Steve Washer for about 6-years now, and I enjoy his unique outlook when it comes to video production. And, perhaps one reason I like his approach is that he’s hardly ever confined himself to the proverbial box. Second, it’s Steve’s mention of Ruth…
Read MoreTeaching the Beginner Hockey Player to Shoot
Number one, just because this piece centers around young hockey players doesn’t mean those dealing with older players aren’t going to gain from it. With that, I recently received a great question via social media. And, since it seemed something worthy of most parents and coaches of very young kids, I asked the writer if…
Read MoreThe Importance Of Recovery
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Read MoreDealing With A Hockey Caste System
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Read MoreTransitioning from In-line Hockey to Ice Hockey
I say it often enough, that I love my work in hockey, especially because of the great people it allows me to meet. Then, since the day I set foot (or fingers) onto Twitter, I’ve said pretty much the same thing: that I’ve met some remarkable people through social media. Carole Lockwood Taylor, of Tyler,…
Read MoreCoaching Can Be A Lonely Job
I begin this piece by thinking back to somewhere between 45- and 50-years of coaching — including four different sports in my earliest years. I loved (almost?) every minute, except when I think about this piece’s title. Ya, there were a lot of lonely times. Interestingly, as I reflect on all those years, I realize…
Read MoreHow Should a Beginner Hold a Hockey Stick? Part 2
Before I get going, this could have easily been rename as “A New Poll (or three) – About How You Hold a Hockey Stick“. Up front, you wouldn’t believe how many people arrive here at CoachChic.com having searched Google and elsewhere for help on how to hold a hockey stick! So, before I ultimately provide…
Read MoreSome Extra Hockey Stick Tips
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Read MoreHockey Skating On Outdoor Ice
I have Kevin T (from Facebook’s Hockey Drills Only group) to thank for the video below, for giving me permission to post it here, and for reminding me of a few things I may have previously forgotten to share with CoachChic.com readers. I doubt there’s a problem with Kevin and his son, but I feel…
Read MoreSome Good News About Hockey Shutdowns
Before I get on a roll here, let me first point out the above image (and then give you some time to consider what that player might be doing). And just to stall a little, let me explain how this thing about “Hockey Shutdowns” came about… You see, a member and I were just today…
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