GOALIES

12 Band Pull Apart Variations

By CoachC | April 29, 2026

Follow along with Dave as he shows you how to use these bands to train your body for more strength and endurance…

The New Goalie Question: Should Kids Be Learning RVH This Early?

By CoachC | April 25, 2026

Before we even get into the pros and cons, it helps to understand exactly what the RVH is. RVH stands for “Reverse Vertical‑Horizontal,” and it’s a modern post‑integration technique used by goalies when the puck is near the goal line or in tight around the corners. Instead of standing upright or using the old-school VH…

Developing One World‑Class Skill — Part 1

By CoachC | April 12, 2026

Most players try to get better at everything all at once, and that’s exactly why so many of them never break through. In this episode, we look at the power of developing one world‑class skill — the kind of ability that changes how coaches see you, how teammates rely on you, and how opponents react to you.

The Band Man’s Hotel Ab Workout

By PantherPride | March 31, 2026

Follow along with Dave as he shows you how to use these bands to train your body for more strength and endurance…

Where I Get Some Interesting Training Aids

By CoachC | March 12, 2026

Coaches are always looking for ways to help players learn faster, practice smarter, and enjoy the game more. While the basics of hockey — skating, passing, shooting, and positioning — will always be the foundation of player development, the right training aids can make teaching those skills much easier.

Teaching Players to Think One Pass Ahead

By CoachC | February 17, 2026

Thinking one pass ahead simply means that a player already knows their next option before the puck arrives on their stick. Instead of receiving a pass and then trying to figure out what to do, they scan the ice early, read the defensive pressure, and prepare their next move. This type of anticipation separates reactive players from intelligent, proactive players.

Why I Need to Hear From You — Often

By CoachC | February 12, 2026

This site has always been about teaching the game — and teaching it in a way that actually helps you, your players, or your son or daughter. And here’s the truth I want to put front and center today:

I can only do that if I hear from you. Not once in a while. Not once a season. Regularly.

UNILATERAL SHOULDER PRESS TRAINING

By CoachC | January 30, 2026

Follow along with Dave as he shows you how to use these bands to train your body for more strength and endurance…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 71

By CoachC | January 29, 2026

Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…

How to Scout Your Own Child (or Player) Without Bias

By CoachC | January 21, 2026

Scouting a hockey player is never easy, and it becomes even harder when the player is your own child or someone you coach closely. Emotions naturally get involved. Pride, worry, hope, and frustration can all shape what you think you see on the ice. Because of this, many well-meaning parents and coaches struggle to evaluate players fairly. Learning how to scout your own child or player without bias is an important skill, and when done right, it can support development instead of creating pressure or confusion.