GENERAL SKILLS ADVICE

Uniting Teams and Managing Personalities: Keys for New Coaches

By | September 7, 2023
Uniting Teams and Managing Personalities: Keys for New Coaches

A united, cohesive squad will get the most out of practices and games while forming friendships that last beyond the season. With that, here are some tips for youth coaches to promote bonding and inclusion for the benefit of both individual players and the team as a whole…

Do Today’s Hockey Players Not Shoot Very Well?

By | August 29, 2023
Do Today’s Hockey Players Not Shoot Very Well?

Coach Jim wrote me recently with the title question.  And, he might find it interesting that my staff and I have made much the same general observation over recent years, about kids in our camps and other programs — in that young players today just don’t seem to shoot all that well…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 41

By | August 26, 2023
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 41

I don’t blame members for not being able to locate all the really in depth articles and videos contained in this site.  Hey, there are over 600 posts here at the moment…

Beware of Some Foolish Training Devices – Part 2: Where I Always Got My Gear

By | August 23, 2023
Beware of Some Foolish Training Devices – Part 2: Where I Always Got My Gear

Every so often I let my members in on the place where I purchased much of my training gear of the years.  I like to limit this kind of post to my “members only”, and for some very good reasons…

Is Sleep More Important Than Practice?

By | August 18, 2023
Is Sleep More Important Than Practice?

If you’re a hockey parent or coach, and if you’ve ever tried to nail that perfect golf swing or master those dance moves, you know it takes practice. What you may not realize is that sleep plays a huge role in reinforcing those motor skills and muscle memory…

A Few Off-season Training Thoughts

By | August 17, 2023
A Few Off-season Training Thoughts

Of course, amateur players approach hockey with varying degrees of devotion. Working mostly with pretty dedicated kids, I’ve designed a very long-range, off-season plan to include age-specific speed, agility and strength work…

The Merits of a Family Slideboard

By | August 12, 2023
The Merits of a Family Slideboard

How about the merits of having a slideboard around this lady’s house?  Ha…  What do you think I had to say about that?

About That Student-to-Coach Ratio Thing

By | August 4, 2023
About That Student-to-Coach Ratio Thing

Personally, the student:coach-thing didn’t work for me.  So, I’d explain how I cared more about getting different jobs done — correctly, I mean…

A Poetic Look Through The eyes of Professional Hockey Scouts

By | June 25, 2023
A Poetic Look Through The eyes of Professional Hockey Scouts

In the vast and icy expanse of talent, where frozen dreams and fierce aspirations collide, ice hockey scouts emerge as guardians of the frozen realm. Armed with discerning eyes and a zealous pursuit of hidden gems, they embark on a quest to unearth the next glacial prodigy…

Unlocking the Path to Higher-Level Hockey ~

By | June 21, 2023
Unlocking the Path to Higher-Level Hockey ~

Dreaming of reaching higher levels of hockey, such as college or even the professional ranks, is a common aspiration for young players. While the journey is challenging, with dedication and the right approach, your youngster can enhance his or her chances of realizing their hockey ambitions. So, in this post, we’ll explore practical tips and strategies to help your young one improve his or her chances of making it to the next level…