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Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 63

By CoachC | June 1, 2025

Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to June’s content…

One Way to Sharpen Your Hockey Shot

By PantherPride | May 23, 2025

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From Amateur to Pro

By CoachC | May 19, 2025

For many, the journey to the pros doesn’t begin under bright arena lights or in front of scouts — it begins at a local rink, tying up skates for the very first time.

3 Offensive Skill Drills

By CoachC | May 14, 2025

This post is an example of what can be gained from one of our Exclusive Hockey Apps. To be honest, these are drills I haven’t even considered before, yet ones that I’d surely use today. ~ Dennis C Peripheral Vision Passing DrillThis drill is designed to improve spatial awareness and passing accuracy. Set up three players in a triangle formation, each standing about 10 feet apart, with cones marking a perimeter around them. The player with the puck must pass to one of the others without looking directly at them, relying instead on their peripheral vision. This exercise helps young…

Power Up Your Hockey Endurance

By CoachC | May 11, 2025

During the off-season, many youth hockey families face a tough challenge: how to keep their teenagers in top shape when ice time is hard to come by. Ice rinks may shut down for maintenance, or costs and scheduling make regular access difficult. But staying in shape during the off-season doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. With the right attitude and a little creativity, young hockey players can train right at home and return to the ice stronger, faster, and more confident when the new season begins. Off-ice training for youth hockey players is all about building a strong foundation.…

Puck Control Secrets for Young Players

By CoachC | May 8, 2025

I thought I’d try something new this month (and I wouldn’t mind trying it again during future months). Danny, a Mite coach from Southern California wrote me recently and asked if he could contribute to our CoachChic.com format. Of course, I have to be sure all the ideas provided by the guest coach meet our requirements, and I think Danny did just that with what he sent me. ~ Dennis C Fun Ways to Boost Your Mite Hockey Team’s Puck Control Hey, coaches, if you’re coaching a Mites-level hockey team, you know how important it is to help your players…

“Tips for Skating Speed and Agility”

By CoachC | May 6, 2025

Continuing with our want to answer a bunch of questions that have accumulated from our Ask The Coach area, I’m excited to address a great one from a coach named “Chuck” from the West Coast of the USA… ~ Dennis C Improving skating speed and agility is a game-changer for high school hockey players looking to dominate on the ice. As a head coach in Washington, USA, focusing on these skills can elevate your team’s performance, making them faster, sharper, and more competitive. With the right training techniques and consistent practice, your players can develop the explosive power, quick direction…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 62

By CoachC | May 1, 2025

Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to May’s content…

Towel – Band Strength Training

By CoachC | April 29, 2025

A Towel is the simplest and most cost effective way to add in variety to your band strength training workouts.

2 Ideas We Can Borrow from Ovechkin – Part 2

By CoachC | April 23, 2025

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