More Than An Athlete

Why do we need Mental Toughness?

By CoachC | October 14, 2024

Of course, mental toughness is super important in hockey, and we’re always thrilled to present Shawnee Harle’s insights in this area. As she so often does, this month Shawnee fires a question our way, this time asking, Why do we need mental toughness? If you like Shawnee’s presentation — or if you have any questions…

Homemade Sports Drinks: The Pros and Cons

By CoachC | October 5, 2024

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 Urgent Need for Head Safety in Contact Sports

By CoachC | September 26, 2024
The Urgent Need for Head Safety in Contact Sports

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Hydration is a Game Changer

By CoachC | September 10, 2024

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.

What to Include in Your Hockey Travel Food Bin for the Car

By CoachC | August 23, 2024

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.

Relive Steve Gleason’s powerful speech at the 2024 ESPY Awards

By CoachC | July 12, 2024
Relive Steve Gleason’s powerful speech at the 2024 ESPY Awards

Here’s a transcript of Gleason’s 4-minute acceptance speech for the Arthur Ashe Award, considered the most prestigious at the ESPYs…

In Loving Memory of Andrej Pierow

By CoachC | May 12, 2024
In Loving Memory of Andrej Pierow

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved member writer, Andrej Pierow, who peacefully departed from this world days ago…

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

By CoachC | March 26, 2024
Game Day: What to Say or Not Say to Your Athlete

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

The Training of Alexander the Great’s Macedonian Army

By CoachC | January 30, 2024
The Training of Alexander the Great’s Macedonian Army

From my earliest days of coaching, I studied as many top leaders of all kinds, including military leaders and military units. No army or navy was unworthy for study, so long as it was among the best in the world…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 46

By CoachC | January 27, 2024
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 46

Once again I’ve asked Kimberly Smith Lukhard — also known as Hockey Mom RD, to share the following audio for your listening and learning pleasure…