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, sheāll explore why mental toughness matters, how it impacts performance, and why itās just as crucial as physical training for achieving success… If you like Shawnee’s…
Iāve 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 isnāt the time for me to look too much into new drill ideas (unless Iām asked a specific question that might require…
There might be a visitor or two who doesnāt think the following videos belong on a hockey website. Oh, man, I beg to differ! I donāt care what line of work weāre in, or our favorite pastime, I donāt believe we should be limited by others when it comes to dreaming, and when it comes…
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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…
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…
As youāll likely discover from my comments in numerous other areas, Iām really big into allowing very young skaters to play as free as birds. Said another way, Iād love for little guys and gals to play wide-open, offensive hockey, at least at first. Itās just great for their skill development (and it probably helps…
I recently promised that Iād provide a follow-up to the āBeginner Boards Bumpsā as soon as I could. So, here goesā¦ ā Dennis Chighisola Now, Iād like to share with you something Iāve noticed over a lot of years, in that some players topple over easily in games, while others seem to find a way…
Your Ideas, Our Next Book! Weāre 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 youāre a coach, parent, or player, we know you have unique insights into whatās needed in the world of hockey training, strategy, or…
Of course, mental toughness is super-important in hockey, and that’s why we’re always thrilled to have Shawnee Harle present her insights in this area, this time suggesting members should “Help Your Kids With Mental Toughness”. If you like Shawnee’s presentation — or if you have any questions for her, please comment below.
I usually hate the crazing terms that arise in hockey coaching circles, because most of them hardly describe the technique or principle theyāve been applied to. That, however, isnāt the case with the expressions āreadā and āreactā. To me, āreadingā a play is a mental skill, and it also requires a high degree of alertness. …