GENERAL SKILLS ADVICE

Those Young Russian Hockey Players

By | April 30, 2022

Ya, those young Russian hockey players… Even I’m amused at watching those little guys darting every which way, twisting and turning and seldom losing the puck. Anyway, in the event you’re the only person on our planet to not see them, let me show you an edited version of that video… Okay, my members had to know that I didn’t post that video here just for fun, or just to give it some extra visibility. Naw, that’s surely not me. Of course, I think long time members would believe that my former players have done every single one of the…

A Sample Snippet about Floorball Benefits

By | April 28, 2022

One of the little known sports available for cross-training hockey players is that of “floorball”. It may be confused with a long standing recreational game known as “street hockey” or “ball hockey”, but it’s floorball has been taken far more seriously in many European countries. In fact, many current day NHL players with European roots honed a long of their puck-skills while playing floorball. Today that sport is played at world championship levels, and it’s even being considered as a future Olympic sport. Now, here’s a quick snippet from an early CCC-TV Hockey Show episode published a while back. See…

Practice Makes Possible

By | April 28, 2022

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Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #25

By | April 22, 2022

Below please find the Show Notes for Podcast 25 of Coach Chic’s Hockey Secrets. Please remember that this podcast might be well over a decade old, but as the intro says, most of the principles shared within are just as valid today… *I think everything in this particular episode is worthy of some very serious thought. However, if I had to suggest one portion to listeners, it would be the part about my goalie’s role in our game-action. Finally, thanks for listening, and please do add your comments or impressions down below.

When To Teach Team Hockey Skills

By | April 18, 2022

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CCC-TV Hockey Show – Episode 66

By | April 15, 2022

Each CCC-TV episode includes awesome advice from some of hockey’s top coaches and specialty advisors.  Non-members should know that the latest episode might only be available to the public for awhile. Currently many past episodes are available to the public on our CCC-TV Youtube Channel. Sometime soon, however, all past episodes may be archived (for members-only to view at their leisure). As usual, there are several segments in this month’s episode that our members won’t want to miss.  Awesome advice from some of hockey’s top advisors: – Dr. Mike Bracko– Oldrich Jindra– Dennis Chighisola/Coach Chic– Kimberly Smith Lukhard– Dave Schmitz–…

Combining Kickboxing And Hockey?

By | April 13, 2022

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New Premier Video for April

By | April 12, 2022

This Saturday morning — on April 16, 2022, at 9am EST — our latest Premiere Video (“21-Must-Do Beginner Skating Drills”) will be available for only a limited time. When the countdown timer reaches “ZERO” you’ll be redirected to the special Premiere Video page — which again, will only be available for a few days. (If you have a friend who would benefit from this advice, please pass on the link to this page.

How Hockey Skaters Differ From Sprinters

By | April 8, 2022

As I completed a post entitled “What Hockey Skaters Can Borrow From Sprinters” earlier today, it struck me that I should also share here a video I’ve been circulating around social media for a few months. The main idea of the previous post focused on those mechanics that are very similar in running and skating, and those that are very different. And, trust me, that it’s imperative to know what skaters can and shouldn’t attempt to borrow from runners. Okay, so here’s the video — it’s fairly self-explanatory… Sorry, that the video’s dimensions were set for social media posts, but…

What Hockey Skaters Can Borrow From Sprinters

By | April 8, 2022

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