More Than An Athlete

Inclusive Locker Room Culture Tips

By CoachC | November 14, 2025
Inclusive Locker Room Culture Tips

Creating an inclusive locker room culture in hockey is one of the most powerful ways to improve team chemistry, individual confidence, and overall performance. A locker room should never feel like a place of stress, worry, or judgment…

Concussion Return Steps for Parents

By CoachC | November 12, 2025
Concussion Return Steps for Parents

In a sport where toughness and resilience are valued, it can be tempting for players to shrug off a hit to the head or try to get back on the ice before they’re truly ready. But concussions are brain injuries, and unlike a sore shoulder or a bruised knee, they need careful time and attention to heal properly. Understanding how to safely return after a concussion isn’t just about protecting a season—it’s about protecting the player’s long-term health and future in the game…

Courage vs Confidence

By PantherPride | October 20, 2025
Fake it or Face it!

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!”

A Hockey Strong Sandwich

By CoachC | October 18, 2025
A Hockey Strong Sandwich

We’re diving into the world of hockey nutrition here, with Kimberly Smith Lukehard monthly sharing essential tips on fueling for performance, and ensuring you’re at your best, both on and off the ice.
For this month, she’s providing us advice on “A Hockey Strong Sandwich”…

Fake it or Face it!

By CoachC | September 25, 2025
Fake it or Face it!

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!”

Fruit Nature’s Multivitamin

By CoachC | September 22, 2025

Kim’s passion is showing youth ice hockey parents how to create simple and easy meals to help their skater’s increase their speed and stamina on the ice.

The Emotional Timeline of a Game

By CoachC | September 19, 2025
The Emotional Timeline of a Game

Understanding this emotional timeline can help players keep their focus, manage pressure, and perform at their best no matter the situation. From the moment athletes step into the locker room to the final buzzer, emotions rise and fall in waves that can either fuel success or create unnecessary mistakes if not handled properly…

Fan-Invented Traditions

By CoachC | September 11, 2025
Fan-Invented Traditions

While players compete on the ice and coaches strategize behind the bench, fans in the stands or watching from home add something special that can’t be measured on a scoreboard. Beyond jerseys and cheering, fans create their own identity through traditions that often become just as famous as the games themselves…

The Language of the Locker Room

By CoachC | September 9, 2025
The Language of the Locker Room

The locker room is more than just a place where hockey players lace up their skates or take off their gear after a tough game. It’s the heartbeat of the team, the place where bonds are formed, and where words can inspire or destroy confidence…

What is Mental Toughness?

By CoachC | August 25, 2025
Fake it or Face it!

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!”