GOALIES

An Open Letter to All AAA Hockey Programs

By | June 3, 2022

Published April 2015 – Before I get rolling here, let me say that — as usual, a number of things set me off on this topic… First, after almost a lifetime of running my own programs, I later had the chance (and the pleasure, really) to observe a number of other AA and AAA programs,…

Building Hockey Toughness

By | May 28, 2022

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Using Mini-tramps for Hockey

By | May 13, 2022

Okay, so up front, I highly recommend that members look into this unique training gadget. I’m talking about finding lots of scientific info, and some unbelievable ideas when it comes to the health benefits of “bounding” (for mom and dad and other non-playing family members, as well). I’ve actually mentioned various ways of using mini-tramps…

A Different Hockey Line

By CoachC | March 14, 2022

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Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #21

By | December 4, 2021

This may be one of the most information packed podcasts I’ve ever produced.  There’s tons here, including: A description of my “bunker” A continuation of Daniel Coyle’s study of the Russians’ tennis program, along with some ideas for adapting his observations to the development of our young hockey players A better idea for off-ice warmups…

Rebound Control Drill

By | May 31, 2021

Drill Description: Thinking about most drills — the ones that aren’t expressly designed forgoalkeepers often aren’t very helpful for them. When most drills involvethe goalkeeper, it’s only to stop an initial shot, and nothing else, butwhat’s just as important as making the initial save is getting in thehabit controlling where rebounds go. Too often, drills…

Bungee Puck Ideas

By | March 16, 2021

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Meet the Goalie Every Scout Needs to See

By | February 16, 2021

Owen Bartoszkiewicz is a 2021 NHL draft prospect playing for NAHL Wichita Falls in Texas. He’s tearing it up while talent hawks figure out how to get down there to watch him. More…

Playing Hockey Head Games

By | December 7, 2020

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Goaler Training with Chopped Stix

By CoachC | October 29, 2020

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