Mental Training

A Hockey Defensive Zone No-no!

By CoachC | December 10, 2024
A Hockey Defensive Zone No-no!

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How Mental Toughness Helps Us Overcome Adversity

By CoachC | December 7, 2024

Shawnee Harle suggests that mental toughness is a game-changer in sports, helping athletes push through challenges, stay focused under pressure, and bounce back from setbacks. Consequently, in this video, she’ll explore why mental toughness matters, how it impacts performance, and why it’s just as crucial as physical training for achieving success… If you like Shawnee’s…

Teamwork and a Winning Attitude

By CoachC | December 5, 2024
Teamwork and a Winning Attitude

I’ve often mentioned here about spending a good deal of time digging for new ideas.  What members might not know is the variety of that research. I hope you appreciate that this really isn’t the time for me to look too much into new drill ideas (unless I’m asked a specific question that might require…

Having Hockey Dreams

By CoachC | December 3, 2024
Having Hockey Dreams

There might be a visitor or two who doesn’t think the following videos belong on a hockey website.  Oh, man, I beg to differ! I don’t care what line of work we’re in, or our favorite pastime, I don’t believe we should be limited by others when it comes to dreaming, and when it comes…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 57

By CoachC | December 1, 2024

Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to September’s content…

Seeing the Ice in Wayne Gretzky Fashion

By CoachC | November 30, 2024
Seeing the Ice in Wayne Gretzky Fashion

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Playing With Balance

By CoachC | November 29, 2024
Playing With Balance

As you’ll likely discover from my comments in numerous other areas, I’m really big into allowing very young skaters to play as free as birds.  Said another way, I’d love for little guys and gals to play wide-open, offensive hockey, at least at first.  It’s just great for their skill development (and it probably helps…

Turning Points in a Hockey Game

By CoachC | November 29, 2024
Turning Points in a Hockey Game

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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…

Help Your Kids With Mental Toughness

By CoachC | November 20, 2024

Of course, mental toughness is super-important in hockey, and that’s why we’re always thrilled to have Shawnee Harle present her insights in this area, this time suggesting members should “Help Your Kids With Mental Toughness”. If you like Shawnee’s presentation — or if you have any questions for her, please comment below.