Timely Advice
Is Negative Self-Talk a Learned Behaviour?
Oh, man, has Shawnee hit the nail on the head once again… Okay, I need to tell you a story from about 20-plus years ago. As so often happened with me back then, I spent my winter Saturdays hopping from rink to rink around Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. And on this one day,…
Read MoreA Travel Workout
Dave says, “I like using or trying new equipment, but it’s not what motivates me, and it shouldn’t be what you depend on…”
Read MoreComing… February 2025
Folks should know I create this page as sort of a courtesy, trying to give visitors a sense of what’s “coming” within the next month…
Read MoreHow do parents model MT?
Shawnee Harle suggests that mental toughness is a game-changer in sports (and don’t we all?), helping athletes push through challenges, stay focused under pressure, and bounce back from setbacks. With that, Shawnee is back to help members, with an awesome post on how parents can model mental toughness. And, take it from old Coach Chic,…
Read MoreComing… January 2025
Folks should know I create this page as sort of a courtesy, trying to give visitors a sense of what’s “coming” within the next month…
Read MoreHow 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 MoreComing… December 2024
Folks should know I create this page as sort of a courtesy, trying to give visitors a sense of what’s “coming” within the next month…
Read MoreStick-over on Face-offs
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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…
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