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. …
A lot of this piece is really about troubleshooting, because itās such a huge part of what we coaches and parents have to do for the sake of our young players. Actually, Iāve always been constantly on the lookout for problems in my kidsā games (no matter their age).Ā And, Iāve mentioned often to you…
As many of you might know by now, I once ran 2-teams under the New England Hockey Institute banner.Ā The high school guys were with me from late-May until Thanksgiving (when the local school teams began), and my junior high school aged kids were with me for almost 11-months. For sure, I did a lot…
Dave Schmitz, known as The Band Man, introduces us to his Stabilization Program by way of three separate videos…