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Why I Need to Hear From You — Often

By CoachC | February 12, 2026

This site has always been about teaching the game — and teaching it in a way that actually helps you, your players, or your son or daughter. And here’s the truth I want to put front and center today:

I can only do that if I hear from you. Not once in a while. Not once a season. Regularly.

Hockey player Guy Chouinard died December 28, 2025, at the age of 69

By CoachC | February 4, 2026

He played for the Atlanta and Calgary Flames in the 1970s and ’80s, and by the time he was traded to the St. Louis Blues in 1983, he was the Flames’ all-time leader in points and assists, though the record has since been eclipsed… More…

UNILATERAL SHOULDER PRESS TRAINING

By CoachC | January 30, 2026

Follow along with Dave as he shows you how to use these bands to train your body for more strength and endurance…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 71

By CoachC | January 29, 2026

Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…

Perfection is a Dead End

By CoachC | January 27, 2026

With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harle’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this video, she addresses an obvious concern with “Negative Self-talk”!

Help Us Teach the Game

By CoachC | January 10, 2026

The truth is, teaching the game works best when it becomes a team effort. Every time someone shares a real experience, a smart observation, or a lesson learned from a practice, game, or season, it helps someone else grow. That’s why your voice matters here, and why your comments under each post can help us teach the game in ways no single coach ever could.

The Science of Staying Calm With the Puck Under Pressure

By CoachC | January 10, 2026

Staying calm with the puck under pressure is one of the biggest differences between players who simply work hard and players who consistently make smart plays. Many high school hockey players have solid skating and stickhandling skills, yet those skills seem to disappear when the game speeds up or defenders close in. This is not…

What Coaches Wish Parents Knew About Player Development

By CoachC | January 8, 2026

Most parents involved in youth and high school hockey care deeply about their child’s success. They drive to early practices, pay for equipment, and spend countless hours in cold rinks because they want to see their player grow and enjoy the game. Coaches recognize this commitment and appreciate it, but they also see many misunderstandings about how player development really works.

The Hidden Mechanics Behind Explosive First Strides

By CoachC | January 3, 2026

While many players focus on top speed, the truth is that explosive first strides matter far more than how fast someone can skate once they are already moving. The ability to accelerate quickly from a near standstill is a hidden skill that separates confident, effective players from those who always feel a step behind.

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 70

By CoachC | January 1, 2026

Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…