GENERAL SKILLS ADVICE

The 10 Commandments of Hockey

By CoachC | October 25, 2024

I’ve seen versions of the following numerous times over the years.  And, while each point is valid, I’ll suggest that key ā€œcommandmentsā€ in hockey probably aren’t limited to just ten (in fact, I’ll someday let you know my rather extensive list). Anyway, I some time ago happened upon the following graphic on Facebook.  And, although I shared it with my many friends on that site, I thought I’d try something a little bit differently for my CoachChic.com faithful. With that, I’ll show the original graphic down below, and then I’ll do what I can to better explain each of the…

The Value of Keepaway Games in Hockey

By CoachC | October 23, 2024

To begin, I like to use drills that simulate real game conditions. Secondly, I like to use drills that sorta force players to deal with problems, consequently forcing them to solve those problems on their own. Thirdly, I’ll quite frequently just toss players into a set of conditions and let them initially sink or swim without any help.Ā  However, once they experience the challenges — as a frame of reference, the advice I’ll then provide tends to mean all the more to them. – Dennis Chighisola I hope the above sequence makes sense to hockey coaches and parents.Ā  I mean,…

Joint Stabilization Training – a 3-parter

By CoachC | October 20, 2024

Dave Schmitz, known as The Band Man, introduces us to his Stabilization Program by way of three separate videos…

Playoff Hockey Preparations 3

By CoachC | October 17, 2024

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Playoff Hockey Preparations 2

By CoachC | October 16, 2024

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Playoff Hockey Preparations 1

By CoachC | October 15, 2024

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Soft “Touch” Passing

By CoachC | September 29, 2024

For anyone who stopped by here thinking that I’m going to be talking about one-touch passing… Naw, that’s a subject for another time. What I do want to share with you today are my feelings on the passes players often make to themselves. – Dennis Chighisola Okay, just supposing a player is going to push the puck through a defender’s skates, then go around that defender to retrieve the puck on the other side.  Well, I can’t tell you how often I’ve noticed attackers treating that puck rather roughly as they send it, which usually brings about new problems when…

Exploring the Benefits of Floorball (for Hockey Players)

By CoachC | September 27, 2024

As we’ve discovered through numerous other posts, floorball is a fast-paced, exciting sport that is growing in popularity, and it’s proving to be a great tool for hockey players looking to improve their game. While it may seem like a completely different sport at first glance, floorball shares many similarities with hockey and can offer players a unique way to develop key skills that translate directly to the ice. One of the main benefits of playing floorball is how it enhances stickhandling. The lightweight floorball stick and ball require quick reflexes and precise movements, which can help hockey players improve…

THE Bobby Orr Move

By CoachC | September 24, 2024

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5 Ways To Perform Chest Flies with Bands

By CoachC | September 19, 2024

Here are 5 ways to do Chest Flies with Band right at home. Once set up, I think you’re going to enjoy doing chest flies with bands as much, if not more than, with a cable column or DBs…