Mental Training

Winning Before the Puck Drops with Visualization

By CoachC | August 18, 2025
Winning Before the Puck Drops with Visualization

When most people think about hockey training, they picture players racing down the ice, practicing slap shots, or running drills to improve speed and endurance. While all of those things are important, the truth is that hockey is not only a physical game but also a mental one…

How to Motivate Without Over-Coaching

By CoachC | August 10, 2025
How to Motivate Without Over-Coaching

In hockey, the difference between a coach who inspires and a coach who frustrates often comes down to one thing — knowing when to speak and when to step back…

How to See the Ice Like a Pro

By CoachC | August 3, 2025
How to See the Ice Like a Pro

Whether you’re a forward looking to create plays, a defenseman reading a breakout, or a goalie anticipating the next pass, your ability to scan and read the ice can be your secret weapon…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 65

By CoachC | August 1, 2025
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 65

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

Stop Lying to Yourself

By CoachC | July 26, 2025
Stop Lying to Yourself

With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harlee’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this entry video, she addresses the well worn question, “My bad! My Bad!”

One Coaching Cue That Instantly Improves Speed

By CoachC | July 23, 2025
One Coaching Cue That Instantly Improves Speed

Most of us think the only way to improve that kind of quickness is through hours of skating drills, dryland training, or strength workouts. But believe it or not, scientists have just discovered a surprisingly simple trick that can help athletes run faster almost instantly…

Preventing Overtraining in Young Hockey Players

By CoachC | July 19, 2025
Preventing Overtraining in Young Hockey Players

Overtraining is one of those things that can sneak up on a young hockey player (or his or her family) and take a toll before anyone even notices what’s happening. It usually starts with good intentions — kids want to improve, parents want to give them every opportunity, and coaches want to get the most out of their players…

Improving Hockey IQ and Making Better Decisions

By CoachC | July 15, 2025
Improving Hockey IQ and Making Better Decisions

Hockey IQ is your ability to read the game, make smart decisions quickly, and be one step ahead of the play…

Train Your Brain Like a Champion

By CoachC | July 11, 2025
Train Your Brain Like a Champion

When athletes think about training, most focus on physical effort — running faster, lifting heavier, or pushing harder. But here’s a little-known secret…

Building Team Chemistry on a Youth Hockey Team

By CoachC | July 2, 2025
Building Team Chemistry on a Youth Hockey Team

Team chemistry isn’t just something that magically happens on its own. It’s something coaches, players, and even parents need to build with intention — especially in youth hockey…