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…
Hockey IQ is your ability to read the game, make smart decisions quickly, and be one step ahead of the play…
When athletes think about training, most focus on physical effort — running faster, lifting heavier, or pushing harder. But here’s a little-known secret…
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…
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 64
Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…
The best players in the world didn’t get there by accident. They built their skills through hard work, repetition, and using drills that pushed their limits…
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!”
When we talk about becoming a great hockey player, most folks jump straight to speed, shooting, or stickhandling. But there’s another ingredient that separates average players from true difference-makers, and that’s something I like to call “ice-cold confidence”. It’s that steady, unshakable belief in yourself no matter what the scoreboard says, who’s on the other…
What separates the good players from the great ones — especially at the high school level — is mental toughness and the ability to stay focused when the pressure’s on.
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 63
Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to June’s content…