GOALIES

A Band Assisted Lunge Series

By PantherPride | October 16, 2025
5-Minute Shoulder Mobility Flow to Try Out

Do you struggle doing lunges due to knee or hip pain? Using a horizontal hip attached band setup allows you to do lunges that reduce ground contact forces on your knees and hips. Scale starting band resistance to make lunges work for you. This is also a great way to work on stride mobility…

The Role of Micro-Habits in Hockey

By CoachC | October 13, 2025
The Role of Micro-Habits in Hockey

Hockey is often seen as a game of speed, skill, and strength, but what truly separates the good from the great are the little things players do when no one is watching. These small, consistent actions—known as micro-habits—can be the secret ingredient behind long-term success. Micro-habits are the simple routines that shape who you become on and off the ice…

Goalie Mindset in Reading Shooters and Choosing Your Save

By CoachC | October 12, 2025
Goalie Mindset in Reading Shooters and Choosing Your Save

Every great goalie knows that goaltending is about far more than quick reflexes or flashy saves. It’s about mindset — the mental discipline to stay calm, read the play, and make the right decision in a fraction of a second. The best goalies in the game have learned how to study shooters, recognize their tendencies, and choose the right save for the moment…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 67

By CoachC | September 30, 2025
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 66

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

The Emotional Timeline of a Game

By CoachC | September 19, 2025
The Emotional Timeline of a Game

Understanding this emotional timeline can help players keep their focus, manage pressure, and perform at their best no matter the situation. From the moment athletes step into the locker room to the final buzzer, emotions rise and fall in waves that can either fuel success or create unnecessary mistakes if not handled properly…

Equipment Managers and Their Magic

By CoachC | September 17, 2025
Equipment Managers and Their Magic

When people think of hockey, they usually picture the players skating at high speeds, firing pucks, and celebrating big goals. What often goes unnoticed is the team behind the team, especially the equipment managers…

The Language of the Locker Room

By CoachC | September 9, 2025
The Language of the Locker Room

The locker room is more than just a place where hockey players lace up their skates or take off their gear after a tough game. It’s the heartbeat of the team, the place where bonds are formed, and where words can inspire or destroy confidence…

Developing Deception Through Visual Misdirection

By CoachC | September 7, 2025
Developing Deception Through Visual Misdirection

In hockey, deception isn’t just a flashy move or a clever pass — it’s a mindset. It’s the ability to make an opponent believe one thing while preparing to do another….

Hockey in the Wild and Nature-Inspired Training

By CoachC | September 3, 2025
Hockey in the Wild and Nature-Inspired Training

Nature has a way of throwing curveballs — whether it’s an uneven trail, a steep hill, or the simple challenge of training in unpredictable conditions…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 66

By CoachC | August 31, 2025
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 66

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