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Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #16

By | July 2, 2021 |
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #16

This program adds a little more on the hockey skating stride, as well as a lot on individual “skills”.  And, as I’ll so often say, it’s advice you probably won’t find anywhere else. You can always find info on my latest free online coaching webinars here:   FREE MASTERMIND MEETUPS  I have an idea for a…

No Detail Too Small To Study

By | June 21, 2021 |
No Detail Too Small To Study

That featured photo up there may have confused some of my long time readers but, I think you’ll soon understand its meaning… Ya, I begin this entry with one of my favorite sayings, this one borrowed from the late, great Soviet hockey coach, Anatoli Tarasov.  As I recall,  “The Father of Russian Hockey” was referring…

Moving From A Vacuum To The Hockey Game

By | June 12, 2021 |
Moving From A Vacuum To The Hockey Game

While this one originated with a question from a long time high school hockey coach, my answer probably isn’t going to exactly get too much into what he expects.  Oh, it’ll be good stuff for him, but I’m going to go a little bit beyond what he’s asking in order to really help his player…

Coronavirus Conundrum: The Challenges of Playing Hockey in a Pandemic

By | June 11, 2021 |
Coronavirus Conundrum: The Challenges of Playing Hockey in a Pandemic

The pandemic forced several top NHL prospects to play in unusual places – and in some cases to not play at all. But it also created a few unforeseen benefits, too. More…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #15

By | June 5, 2021 |
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #15

This program happens to be loaded with great advice about the hockey skating stride.  And, as I’ll so often say, it’s advice you probably won’t find anywhere else. Continuing something I started last month, you might take a look and listen to the YouTube video that caused such a stir:   Ice Hockey – Balance In…

Rebound Control Drill

By | May 31, 2021 |
Rebound Control Drill

Drill Description: Thinking about most drills — the ones that aren’t expressly designed forgoalkeepers often aren’t very helpful for them. When most drills involvethe goalkeeper, it’s only to stop an initial shot, and nothing else, butwhat’s just as important as making the initial save is getting in thehabit controlling where rebounds go. Too often, drills…

A Brief History of Studying Genes

By | May 25, 2021 |
A Brief History of Studying Genes

As sort of a background to our study on genes, I thought members would be helped to discover how new that study is. As quoted in Wikipedia: “In the fields of molecular biology and genetics, a genome is all genetic material of an organism. It consists of DNA. The genome includes both the genes and…

So You Think Your Genes Determine Your Fate In Sports? — Part 1

By | May 24, 2021 |
So You Think Your Genes Determine Your Fate In Sports? — Part 1

Before reading this posts, members might like to get some further scientific background on genetics in “A Brief History of Studying Genes“. In what will likely be a three-part discussion on the human building blocks known as “genes”, I’m going to ask my long time friend and trusted advisor on such matters, Shaun Goodsell, MA,…

This Is Just the Beginning for Jack Peart

By | May 18, 2021 |
This Is Just the Beginning for Jack Peart

When NHL scouts look at Jack Peart, they see a ton of potential in the 2021 draft prospect. The Fargo Force defenseman may not have the biggest frame at 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds, but his tools are incredible and the kid still has so much more potential to unlock as he matures. More…

A Jaw-Dropping Stat Pack to Celebrate Connor McDavid’s Greatness

By | May 11, 2021 |
A Jaw-Dropping Stat Pack to Celebrate Connor McDavid’s Greatness

Don’t hate on the short season or the North Division. Instead, soak in these incredible factoids on McDavid’s 2020-21 campaign and his career to date. More…