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We Don’t Live in a Hockey Vacuum

By | November 12, 2023

While a whole bunch of hockey events have inspired this post, I can assure my many on-line friends that this has as much to do with everyday life as it does my sport…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 43

By | October 30, 2023

In my honest opinion — and after decades of observation, I firmly believe that young hockey players should learn checking…

Coming… November 2023

By | October 29, 2023

Please know I do this as a courtesy to members and potential members, trying to give them a sense of what’s “coming” within the next month…

More on Solving Hockey Problems

By | October 29, 2023

Of course, chances are good that you also have to do tons of problem solving, if you’re a hockey player, hockey parent or hockey coach…

Rope Skipping Benefits for Hockey Players

By | October 24, 2023

I think it best that I show you a very short video before we get into a discussion on the benefits of rope skipping, this to act as sort of a frame of reference…

Passing of former Russian ballet coach

By | October 21, 2023

Coach Chic was saddened to hear about the passing of his friend, Elena Segal, the former Russian ballet coach who wrote several excellent articles for CoachChic.com…

WHAT THE BLEEP IS FLOORBALL?

By | October 17, 2023

As you’ll discover, Greg Beaudin knows his stuff.  So, here he is, answering a question many of you may have asked (but not necessarily in such a colorful way)…

CCC-TV Hockey Show – Episode 84

By | October 15, 2023

Each episode includes awesome advice from hockey’s top coaches and specialty advisors, with past episodes are available on CCC-TV Youtube…

First Things First in Hockey Skills Work

By | October 7, 2023

As I reflect back on the hundreds of outstanding players I’ve had through the years, I’ve always found they had a few things in common.  Oh, I’m not talking about great genetics here; actually, I think most of my best players overcame some shortcomings to achieve what they did…

Starting Your Hockey Year Off Right!

By | October 4, 2023

It isn’t often that I’ll ask skaters to take a look at a goalie training segment.  Naw, you guys and gals USUALLY have enough on your minds without worrying about another position.  This time, however, what I’m about to suggest to you might just make all the difference in the world as you approach a new year…