Unlocking the secrets of on-ice hockey sense and decision-making can propel young players to new heights. The ability to anticipate plays, read the game, and make intelligent choices sets extraordinary players apart…
Intermediate-level ice hockey players should practice a variety of drills and exercises that focus on developing their skating, puck handling, passing, shooting, and defensive skills. Here are some of the most important drills and exercises that intermediate-level ice hockey players should practice…
Coach Chic provides this advice, aimed at getting even more out of our hockey drilling than from using old, rather worn out methods. No, let’s take advantage of what we now know about the science of training…
Playing ice hockey can be a thrilling experience, but even intermediate-level players can sometimes make mistakes that affect their performance and their team’s success. So, let’s take a closer look at the more common mistakes and how they might be avoided (while at the same time adding a little levity to a sometimes frustrating area of our game)…
If you’re an intermediate-level ice hockey player looking to zip around the rink with lightning speed and unmatched agility, we’ve got some cool tips for you! By focusing on a few important areas and following a regular training routine, you’ll soon be moving across the ice like a pro…
Having a little fun here, I thought I’d lighten the format some, but without lessening the importance of our topic, teaching our players to read and react better in their games…
Intermediate-level ice hockey players need to master a range of skills to succeed in the sport. These skills include both individual and team-based abilities, as well as physical and mental attributes…
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…
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…
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…