Mental Training

Game-smart Strategies

By CoachC | May 30, 2025

Helping your high school players grow smarter on the ice is one of the most valuable things one can do as a coach. Skills and conditioning are important, no doubt, but hockey IQ is what separates the good players from the great ones.

Strengthen Team Chemistry

By CoachC | May 25, 2025

I’m thankful for another hockey friend for submitting the following to our Ask The Coach tool. I’ve always said that I can only get better as an advisor if I’m being challenged in some way. So, thanks, Coach Helen, for this one. ~ Dennis C * Hey Coach Helen, thanks a ton for reaching out…

From Amateur to Pro

By CoachC | May 19, 2025

For many, the journey to the pros doesn’t begin under bright arena lights or in front of scouts — it begins at a local rink, tying up skates for the very first time.

3 Offensive Skill Drills

By CoachC | May 14, 2025

This post is an example of what can be gained from one of our Exclusive Hockey Apps. To be honest, these are drills I haven’t even considered before, yet ones that I’d surely use today. ~ Dennis C Peripheral Vision Passing DrillThis drill is designed to improve spatial awareness and passing accuracy. Set up three…

Mental Toughness for High-Stakes Hockey

By CoachC | May 4, 2025

I received a really challenging question from a hockey dad who hopes to help his Bantam AAA son improve his mental toughness while competing in the state of Maine (USA). Supporting an athlete at a higher youth hockey level is an exciting yet challenging journey for any parent. So, as his son navigates the high-pressure…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 62

By CoachC | May 1, 2025

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

How much is too much?

By CoachC | April 25, 2025

We’re thrilled to present Shawnee Harlee’s insights as she addresses the well worn hockey question, “How much is too much?”

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 61

By CoachC | April 1, 2025

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

Coach Has Favourites

By CoachC | March 10, 2025

We’re thrilled to present Shawnee Harlee’s insights as she addresses the well worn player complaint, that their Coach Has Favourites…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 60

By CoachC | March 1, 2025

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…