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The Best Advice I Could Ever Share

By CoachC | January 30, 2025
The Best Advice I Could Ever Share

I guess I ought to preface this post with the fact that I was eventually working with about my third generation of hockey players.  Yes, I’d coached or instructed thousands of kids over about 45-years.  So, over that time, you can guess that I’d pretty much seen it all.  And, over that time, I’d also…

Introducing Our Exclusive Hockey Apps

By CoachC | January 27, 2025
Introducing Our Exclusive Hockey Apps

Actually, while our members only HockeyDrillBuilder app is new, we’ve already added a second version of that, plus a third tool known as the HockeyMentor app. Now, the initial app was aimed at providing member coaches, parents and older players some scientifically based ideas to improve a player’s or team’s skating, puckhandling, passing, receiving and…

A Magic Word in Coaching: “Do-able”!

By CoachC | January 19, 2025
A Magic Word in Coaching: “Do-able”!

In the realm of youth hockey coaching, the concept of “do-able” drills is paramount for effective skill development and motor learning. Whether you’re a parent, coach, or hockey enthusiast, understanding the importance of selecting age-appropriate drills can significantly impact the learning curve of young players. This post delves into why drill selection tailored to the…

Proprioception

By CoachC | January 13, 2025
Proprioception

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An Interesting Study

By CoachC | January 4, 2025
An Interesting Study

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Beginner Knee Touches

By CoachC | November 25, 2024
Beginner Knee Touches

I recently promised that I’d provide a follow-up to the “Beginner Boards Bumps“ as soon as I could. So, here goes… – Dennis Chighisola Now, I’d like to share with you something I’ve noticed over a lot of years, in that some players topple over easily in games, while others seem to find a way…

The Hockey Book Lab

By CoachC | November 22, 2024
The Hockey Book Lab

Your Ideas, Our Next Book! We’re excited to announce a brand-new feature here at CoachChic — the Hockey Book Lab! This is your chance to shape the future of hockey literature. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player, we know you have unique insights into what’s needed in the world of hockey training, strategy, or…

Games! Games! More Games!

By CoachC | October 28, 2024
Games! Games! More Games!

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Exploring the Benefits of Floorball (for Hockey Players)

By CoachC | September 27, 2024
Exploring the Benefits of Floorball (for Hockey Players)

As we’ve discovered through numerous other posts, floorball is a fast-paced, exciting sport that is growing in popularity, and it’s proving to be a great tool for hockey players looking to improve their game. While it may seem like a completely different sport at first glance, floorball shares many similarities with hockey and can offer…

THE Bobby Orr Move

By CoachC | September 24, 2024
THE Bobby Orr Move

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