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Another Introduction to Floorball

By | April 29, 2023

By now I’m hoping you’re seeing floorball as a pretty fast-paced and exciting team sport that has grown in popularity around the world…

Great Hockey Conditioning Ideas – Part 1

By | April 27, 2023

While I never want to abandon any training ideas that are working well, you can almost be sure that I’ll make some changes to my teaching approach…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 37

By | April 21, 2023

As a coach writes me, “I’m going to be coaching a u19 Girls team this year.Β  We start our camp in Lake Placid soon — eating, sleeping and training in the Olympic Center, with plenty of team bonding.Β  Any suggestions?”

Thoughts on Puck Protection Skills

By | April 19, 2023

Okay, hopefully we get some decent hockey conversations going here, all to the betterment of my fellow coaches, parents and adult rec players…

With summer right around the corner, are you being S.M.A.R.T.?

By | April 17, 2023

Summer is quickly approaching! Do you have a plan? Do not miss out on a great opportunity to prepare yourself for next hockey season…

Hockey Team Building

By | April 13, 2023

First, with the off-season now upon us, coaches should be considering ways to prepare their teams for next fall.

Secondly, I discovered long ago that good teams tend to begin with a lot of small factions or even cliques, and some of the ideas shared below are just right for breaking down a lot barriers between those groups…

More Thoughts on Off-ice Skill Development for Ice Hockey Players

By | March 30, 2023

Off-ice skill development is an important aspect of a hockey player’s training regimen. It can help
one improve his or her game and reach full potential on the ice…

Background Skills for Performing Higher Level Tactics

By | March 29, 2023

A coach from Michigan emails to ask for help with one-against-one situations for his Pee Wee level team…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 36

By | March 27, 2023

I can’t emphasize enough all the advice offered in this show.Β  In fact, if a parent or coach who deals with young ones isn’t aware of this information, there’s a danger that their young athlete/s will forever be behind in athletic development…

The Benefits of Plyometrics

By | March 17, 2023

Are you looking to take your fitness to the next level? Want to improve your speed, power, and endurance? Look no further than plyometrics…