IN-LINE SKATING

One Aspect of Skating That Coaches Find Most Challenging to Teach

By | July 5, 2023

Here’s the one aspect of ice hockey skating that coaches often find most challenging to teach…

Improving Hockey Speed And Agility

By | May 22, 2023

If you’re an intermediate-level ice hockey player looking to zip around the rink with lightning speed and unmatched agility, we’ve got some cool tips for you! By focusing on a few important areas and following a regular training routine, you’ll soon be moving across the ice like a pro…

The Risks Of Coaches Neglecting Scientific Research In Their Training

By | May 7, 2023

This just might be one of the most important posts to be found here on my CoachChic.com website — I truly mean that. The reason? I’d say it’s because a head coach’s unwillingness to seek out and then adhere to the latest in scientific principles is quite likely to harm his or her players — in numerous ways, and over both the short term and the very long term…

Thoughts on Puck Protection Skills

By | April 19, 2023

Okay, hopefully we get some decent hockey conversations going here, all to the betterment of my fellow coaches, parents and adult rec players…

Some After Hockey Practice Observations

By | April 11, 2023

While this is going to be brief, I suspect that the subject is as meaningful as it gets.  It’s not going to be about skills or strategies, by the way.  However, if we can all achieve what I’m about to suggest, a youngster is bound to become highly skilled and smart in the end…

Reflecting Back on Balance in the Forward Stride

By | March 26, 2023

Let me begin by suggesting that there are a lot of so-called “powerskating instructors” out there who haven’t done their homework. I mean, they’re either guessing, they think they’re seeing or feeling some things about thrusting and arm motions that aren’t really so, or…

Troubleshooting Painful Skates

By | March 6, 2023

A young hockey dad, from New York, explains that his son “says his skates are pinching him around the ankles”, and that they hurt as he skates. He goes on to mention the various combinations of socks he’s had the boy try wearing, and…

My Latest Hockey Coaching Manual – “Equipment Matters”

By | February 28, 2023

As a member, you’re gaining access to yet another audio book at no charge, this one called “Equipment Matters”. And, let me tell you, does it ever…

This Snippet Provides An Intro To Old USSR Hockey Training Basics

By | January 16, 2023

From an introduction to Coach Chic’s long ago studies at the Moscow Institute for Sport & Physical Culture, this snippet moves into the most important principles in motor learning for hockey players — don’t miss it…

This Snippet Shows Some Awesome Off-ice Skating Drills

By | December 13, 2022

Dave Schmitz offers some “band training” ideas especially aimed at working the core, but also including some really taxing movements for the skating movement. (I’d use these at home to pass by others on your team or in your league.) So, do check this one out… To watch the entire video, please click HERE! *…