CONDITIONING FOR HOCKEY

5 Hurdles Facing Adult Hockey Playing Newbies

By | September 22, 2023

Starting hockey as an adult recreational player can seem intimidating, but overcoming the common obstacles faced by mature rookies will make crossing that frozen threshold well worth it…

A Few Off-season Training Thoughts

By | August 17, 2023

Of course, amateur players approach hockey with varying degrees of devotion. Working mostly with pretty dedicated kids, I’ve designed a very long-range, off-season plan to include age-specific speed, agility and strength work…

The Merits of a Family Slideboard

By | August 12, 2023

How about the merits of having a slideboard around this lady’s house?  Ha…  What do you think I had to say about that?

Unlocking the Path to Higher-Level Hockey ~

By | June 21, 2023

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…

The Risks Of Coaches Neglecting Scientific Research In Their Training

By | May 7, 2023

This just might be one of the most important posts to be found here on my CoachChic.com website — I truly mean that. The reason? I’d say it’s because a head coach’s unwillingness to seek out and then adhere to the latest in scientific principles is quite likely to harm his or her players — in numerous ways, and over both the short term and the very long term…

Great Hockey Conditioning Ideas – Part 2

By | May 6, 2023

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…

Another Introduction to Floorball

By | April 29, 2023

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…

Great Hockey Conditioning Ideas – Part 1

By | April 27, 2023

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…

Some After Hockey Practice Observations

By | April 11, 2023

While this is going to be brief, I suspect that the subject is as meaningful as it gets.  It’s not going to be about skills or strategies, by the way.  However, if we can all achieve what I’m about to suggest, a youngster is bound to become highly skilled and smart in the end…

“Progressive” Strength Training

By | April 2, 2023

Strength training is obviously an excellent way to build muscle and improve overall fitness. However, you won’t see much progress if you don’t understand how to progress the weight, sets, and reps over time…