From The MOTION Lab

An Intro to The MOTION Lab

By CoachC | October 19, 2020 |

If there’s one thing I greatly miss after relocating from Massachusetts to Florida it’s my indoor hockey training facility I dubbed The MOTION Lab. The short video above provides a brief introduction but, I’ll look forward to sharing lots of ideas in future posts, including background information concerning some of the gadgets you see used…

This Snippet Offers Secrets for Skating Speed

By | November 19, 2022 |

Coach Chic’s first inside knowledge about “over-speed training” came about during a session at the Moscow Institute for Sport and Physical Culture in the former Soviet Union — a good 15-years before such methods became more known in North America. To watch the entire video, please click HERE! * PS: The app running this program…

Looking, Feeling and Moving Like An Athlete

By | November 8, 2022 |

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So, What Does A Yawn Mean During Exercise?

By | October 31, 2022 |

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Error Recognition & Awareness

By | October 16, 2022 |

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Jump Rope Training For Hockey

By | September 30, 2022 |

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The Value of Training Aids

By | September 4, 2022 |

Unfortunately, there are as many bad training devices out there on the market as there are good ones.  And, by bad I mean that some gadgets aren’t scientifically based — they’re more hype than anything else, and there’s even the chance that they can be detrimental to effective hockey play. Just briefly touching upon the…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #29

By | August 28, 2022 |

I know I said it last month, but I mean it even more today — as in “Man, this episode is jam packed with advice and ideas” — and stuff that you just won’t find anywhere else! Honestly, have a listen… Below please find the Show Notes for Podcast 29 of Coach Chic’s Hockey Secrets.…

Poll: What Does A Yawn Mean During Exercise?

By | August 22, 2022 |

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Another Sample Snippet of Incredible Stickhandling

By | August 13, 2022 |

Continuing from the last episode, Coach Chic shares yet another drill taken from his exclusive “Incredible Stickhandling” course. Because they’re all demonstrated from his office, any player should be able to watch on a home computer and follow right along. Dennis explains every drill in a way that makes it easy for coaches, parents and…

A (Puckhandling) Homework Assignment

By | August 9, 2022 |

I’ll be the first to admit that I can only help a player or student so much in an hour. Oh, but if he or she could only devote even 5- or 10-minutes per day to work on a few things! So, with that in mind… One of the beautiful things about puck-skills is that…