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CCC-TV Hockey Show – Episode 62

By | November 15, 2021 |
CCC-TV Hockey Show – Episode 62

Each CCC-TV episode includes awesome advice from some of hockey’s top coaches and specialty advisors.  Non-members should know that the latest episode might only be available to the public for awhile.     Currently many past episodes are available to the public on our CCC-TV Youtube Channel. Sometime soon, however, all past episodes may be archived…

The Flex of a Hockey Stick

By | November 8, 2021 |
The Flex of a Hockey Stick

Actually, not much can be seen in the first few views of that goal. However, the very last part of the following video — or the very last slow-motion replay — shows exactly what I’d like you to see. From the side view, we can see Fehr’s stick bending — like big-time. But, please take…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #20

By | November 5, 2021 |
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #20

This episode center’s around Jack Blatherwick and a piece about “learning new skills”: Play:  It’s not just fun – Blatherwick Top 10 Strategies for Learning New Skills –  Farheen Gani  How to Grow a Super-Athlete – Daniel Coyle

A New Off-ice Training Aid

By | October 30, 2021 |
A New Off-ice Training Aid

Here’s something just right for the times: something on the order of a stick sock, or a cover for stick blades primarily to be used away from the ice and on floors… – If you take this link — to “Hockey Sockey” — you’ll find that product and it’s options and a more. – I…

Nope! Don’t Follow The Hockey Crowd!

By | October 8, 2021 |
Nope! Don’t Follow The Hockey Crowd!

I recently posted an article entitled “Adapting to a Pandemic Lifestyle”.  My real point in that piece was to help those in charge of young players from getting dragged onto and off of (and onto and off of) the numerous hockey guru bandwagons.   Unfortunately, here’s what I meant — and there are two sides…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #19

By CoachC | October 8, 2021 |
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #19

In this episode, youth coaches and parents should hear my segment on nurturing our youngest skaters into becoming extremely confident…

Answer: How Should A Beginner Hold A Hockey Stick

By | October 1, 2021 |
Answer:   How Should A Beginner Hold A Hockey Stick

To begin here, the poll dealing with “How Should A Beginner Hold A Hockey Stick” is the only one so far to arrive at the answers I’d expected or hoped for. Yes, I suspect that most players ultimately hold their dominant hand at the top of their sticks, they steer the stick’s motions with that…

Answer: What Part Of Hockey Is Forechecking?

By | September 24, 2021 |
Answer:   What Part Of Hockey Is Forechecking?

This entry is in response to our long running poll asking the question, “What Part Of Hockey Is Forechecking?“ * Before I get going here, let me suggest that, both the understanding and some misunderstandings about our game can be attributed to the guys who man the radio or TV booths. They’re, of course, responsible…

I’m Here To Help My Members In Any Way I Can!

By | September 22, 2021 |
I’m Here To Help My Members In Any Way I Can!

Yes, I’m here to help — all you need to do is ask. Of course, it’s an age-old problem, in that we all seem to be shy about asking for help.  At the same time, helping others in hockey is exactly what I live for.  Honestly. You may have noticed that I’ve offered a number…

Agility Ladder Training for Hockey Players

By | September 17, 2021 |
Agility Ladder Training for Hockey Players

As has been mentioned several times and in several places, I’ll be running a series of videos demonstrating my way of adapting agility ladder training for hockey players.  This post is my aim at helping coaches, parents and adult players to ready for that form of training. First, of course, you’ll need a ladder…  And,…