Coach Chic’s Hockey Secrets Podcast

Coach Chic’s Hockey Secrets Podcast shares clear, practical guidance for players, parents, and coaches who want to truly understand the game.

Each episode breaks down one skill, habit, or decision that can make a real difference on the ice — delivered in a calm, mentor‑style format you can use right away.

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #23

By | January 11, 2022

Back in ‘the bunker”…Some (unusual?) ideas about equipment adaptationsComparing the needs of a baseball batter to those of a hockey playerSharing thoughts on mixing new training ideas with old ones More about my teams’ off-season training program

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #21

By | December 4, 2021

This may be one of the most information packed podcasts I’ve ever produced.  There’s tons here, including: A description of my “bunker” A continuation of Daniel Coyle’s study of the Russians’ tennis program, along with some ideas for adapting his observations to the development of our young hockey players A better idea for off-ice warmups…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #20

By | November 5, 2021

This episode center’s around Jack Blatherwick and a piece about “learning new skills”: Play:  It’s not just fun – Blatherwick Top 10 Strategies for Learning New Skills –  Farheen Gani  How to Grow a Super-Athlete – Daniel Coyle

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #19

By CoachC | October 8, 2021

In this episode, youth coaches and parents should hear my segment on nurturing our youngest skaters into becoming extremely confident…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #18

By | September 5, 2021

In this episode I addressed one of my Rules for Winners, this having to do with always keeping ones eyes on the puck — both defensively and offensively. I also promised to share a video containing lots of off-ice training ideas — which is timely, because of the current day pandemic limiting many rinks and players…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #17

By | August 6, 2021

In this episode I’ll be fielding some questions from listeners, these having to do with my Skater’s Rhythm-bar, slideboard use, and hockey sticks. If you look at the nearby photo, I’ll explain why I enjoyed a particular junior high school team so much.  (What I didn’t mention in the podcast is how proud I was…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #16

By | July 2, 2021

This program adds a little more on the hockey skating stride, as well as a lot on individual “skills”.  And, as I’ll so often say, it’s advice you probably won’t find anywhere else. You can always find info on my latest free online coaching webinars here:   FREE MASTERMIND MEETUPS  I have an idea for a…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #14

By | May 5, 2021

Oh, boy.  A link to the video that caused such an uproar so many years ago is to follow — from before I was able to dig up all the scientific information to really support my thesis.  Take a look and listen, though, and tell me how I’m wrong:    Ice Hockey – Balance In…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #12

By | March 3, 2021

This episode is a lot about the two special videos I created for use in The MOTION Lab, along with some advice no member will want to miss! Sorry, if the above mentioned videos aren’t available for everyone.  They ARE that valuable.  

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #13

By | March 2, 2021

Of special help in this episode are a few more “Rules for Winners” and something for advanced skaters to try. If you have any ideas or advice to add, please comment below.