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Coming… January 2025

By CoachC | December 28, 2024

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…

Multitasking and Hockey Coaching

By CoachC | December 27, 2024

You don’t believe the above title and the subject of the video below have to do with hockey?  Please have a look at that video before you read my impressions down below. – Dennis Chighisola Now, understand that Mr Carr is talking about ALL human beings here. And I mention that because it often seems…

The Hidden Food Ingredient That Could Be Slowing Your Skater Down

By CoachC | December 14, 2024

Kim’s passion is showing youth ice hockey parents how to create simple and easy meals to help their skater’s increase their speed and stamina on the ice.

How Mental Toughness Helps Us Overcome Adversity

By CoachC | December 7, 2024

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, she’ll explore why mental toughness matters, how it impacts performance, and why it’s just as crucial as physical training for achieving success… If you like Shawnee’s…

Teamwork and a Winning Attitude

By CoachC | December 5, 2024

I’ve 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 isn’t the time for me to look too much into new drill ideas (unless I’m asked a specific question that might require…

Having Hockey Dreams

By CoachC | December 3, 2024

There might be a visitor or two who doesn’t think the following videos belong on a hockey website.  Oh, man, I beg to differ! I don’t care what line of work we’re in, or our favorite pastime, I don’t believe we should be limited by others when it comes to dreaming, and when it comes…

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…

Coming… December 2024

By CoachC | November 30, 2024

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…

Playing With Balance

By CoachC | November 29, 2024

As you’ll likely discover from my comments in numerous other areas, I’m really big into allowing very young skaters to play as free as birds.  Said another way, I’d love for little guys and gals to play wide-open, offensive hockey, at least at first.  It’s just great for their skill development (and it probably helps…

Beginner Knee Touches

By CoachC | November 25, 2024

I recently promised that I’d provide a follow-up to the “Beginner Boards Bumps“ 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…