Drills

A Magic Word in Coaching: ā€œDo-ableā€!

By CoachC | January 19, 2025

In the realm of youth hockey coaching, the concept of “do-able” drills is paramount for effective skill development and motor learning. Whether you’re a parent, coach, or hockey enthusiast, understanding the importance of selecting age-appropriate drills can significantly impact the learning curve of young players. This post delves into why drill selection tailored to the…

Proprioception

By CoachC | January 13, 2025

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An Interesting Study

By CoachC | January 4, 2025

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Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 58

By CoachC | January 1, 2025

Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to September’s content…

When Will New Hockey Skills Kick-in?

By CoachC | December 24, 2024

I don’t doubt that many hockey parents and coaches get frustrated, waiting for certain new skills to kick-in with their players.  (And I don’t doubt some adults wonder the same thing when it comes to their game.) So, since I recall trying to infuse a bunch of new plays into the games of both my…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 57

By CoachC | December 1, 2024

Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to September’s content…

Seeing the Ice in Wayne Gretzky Fashion

By CoachC | November 30, 2024

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Beginner Knee Touches

By CoachC | November 25, 2024

I recently promised that I’d provide a follow-up to the ā€œBeginner Boards Bumpsā€œ as soon as I could. So, here goes… – Dennis Chighisola Now, I’d like to share with you something I’ve noticed over a lot of years, in that some players topple over easily in games, while others seem to find a way…

The Hockey Book Lab

By CoachC | November 22, 2024

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…

Beginner Boards Bumps

By CoachC | November 13, 2024

A lot of this piece is really about troubleshooting, because it’s such a huge part of what we coaches and parents have to do for the sake of our young players. Actually, I’ve always been constantly on the lookout for problems in my kids’ games (no matter their age).Ā  And, I’ve mentioned often to you…