Mental Training

About “Hockey Sense”

By CoachC | May 30, 2024
About “Hockey Sense”

I love it when hockey folks touch base with me in our ASK THE COACH section. Not only do I love talking hockey with good people, but I also love being tested or forced to problem solve…

Things We Can Learn From Non-hockey Athletes

By CoachC | May 18, 2024
Things We Can Learn From Non-hockey Athletes

New Red Sox first baseman Garrett Cooper isn’t done working after the game’s final out. He describes himself as “a big video guy.”

Two Sides of a Coin

By CoachC | May 14, 2024
Two Sides of a Coin

Once again, Shawnee is going to have us thinking. And, if she has you really into this, please use the Comments area below to let her know.

This Hockey Truth is Intriguing

By CoachC | May 7, 2024
This Hockey Truth is Intriguing

It is my belief that we better serve our young athletes by telling them the truth. The truth truly does set you free!

What Matters Gets Measured

By CoachC | April 15, 2024
Two Sides of a Coin

Coach Chic’s initial reaction to Shawnee Harle’s current video presentation is “Hmmmmmmmm…” Ya, Shawnee, why don’t certain other things get measured?

Losing Players by the Whistle?

By CoachC | March 28, 2024
Losing Players by the Whistle?

As much as I’m into improving skating and stickhandling and playing smarts, I’m frequently thinking this website wouldn’t be worth a hoot without the kind of articles that are surfacing here…

Game Day: What to Say or Not Say to Your Athlete

By CoachC | March 26, 2024
Two Sides of a Coin

Shawnee Harle is a specialist in mental training, who will now continue guiding our CoachChic.com hockey members to “Win from within”…

Doing the Right Thing

By CoachC | March 14, 2024
Doing the Right Thing

I need to say right now, that most of our more advanced level work (or work with older players) should end-up being enjoyable to those in our charge…

Advice from Hockey Scouts for Aspiring Players

By CoachC | March 13, 2024
Advice from Hockey Scouts for Aspiring Players

These scouts, with their keen eye for talent and years of experience, offer invaluable advice that can help guide your child on his or her journey to success on the ice…

Core Confidence

By CoachC | February 27, 2024
Core Confidence

Confidence isn’t just about flashy plays or winning games. Real confidence runs deeper — it’s about knowing you’ve got what it takes, no matter what.