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Transitioning from In-line Hockey to Ice Hockey

By | February 25, 2021
Transitioning from In-line Hockey to Ice Hockey

I say it often enough, that I love my work in hockey, especially because of the great people it allows me to meet.  Then, since the day I set foot (or fingers) onto Twitter, I’ve said pretty much the same thing:  that I’ve met some remarkable people through social media. Carole Lockwood Taylor, of Tyler,…

What Part Of Hockey Is Forechecking?

By | February 6, 2021
What Part Of Hockey Is Forechecking?

I remember years ago there being a trick question some Smart Alecs would spring on any unsuspecting hockey fan who believed he (or she) knew a lot about the game. What they’d do is pose something close to the above title, as in “Is forechecking a defensive or offensive part of hockey, or a team…

How Should a Beginner Hold a Hockey Stick? Part 2

By | January 28, 2021
How Should a Beginner Hold a Hockey Stick?  Part 2

Before I get going, this could have easily been rename as “A New Poll (or three) – About How You Hold a Hockey Stick“. Up front, you wouldn’t believe how many people arrive here at CoachChic.com having searched Google and elsewhere for help on how to hold a hockey stick!  So, before I ultimately provide…

Some Extra Hockey Stick Tips

By | January 21, 2021
Some Extra Hockey Stick Tips

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Nature Versus Nurture In Hockey

By | January 3, 2021
Nature Versus Nurture In Hockey

Just to kick things off with a little  excitement, watch as much of this video as you’d like (there’s not going to be a test at the end — LOL).  By the way, although there’s a lot of  hockey mentioned in this post, I’m going to suggest that parents and  coaches in other sports will ultimately…

Evaluating Roller Hockey Gear

By | December 29, 2020
Evaluating Roller Hockey Gear

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Our First “Mighty Mite” Hockey Practice

By | December 19, 2020
Our First “Mighty Mite” Hockey Practice

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Hockey Skating On Outdoor Ice

By | December 17, 2020
Hockey Skating On Outdoor Ice

I have Kevin T (from Facebook’s Hockey Drills Only group) to thank for the video below, for giving me permission to post it here, and for reminding me of a few things I may have previously forgotten to share with CoachChic.com readers. I doubt there’s a problem with Kevin and his son, but I feel…

MY Kind of Agility Ladder

By | December 10, 2020
MY Kind of Agility Ladder

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Playing Hockey Head Games

By | December 7, 2020
Playing Hockey Head Games

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