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I guess I ought to preface this post with the fact that I was eventually working with about my third generation of hockey players. Yes, Iād coached or instructed thousands of kids over about 45-years. So, over that time, you can guess that Iād pretty much seen it all. And, over that time, Iād also…
Actually, while our members only HockeyDrillBuilder app is new, we’ve already added a second version of that, plus a third tool known as the HockeyMentor app. Now, the initial app was aimed at providing member coaches, parents and older players some scientifically based ideas to improve a player’s or team’s skating, puckhandling, passing, receiving and…
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I didnāt find the following information; actually, a good friend who knows my unique interests sent me the initial link, which led me to many more interesting pages on this subject…
In the realm of youth hockey coaching, the concept of “do-able” drills is paramount for effective skill development and motor learning. Whether you’re a parent, coach, or hockey enthusiast, understanding the importance of selecting age-appropriate drills can significantly impact the learning curve of young players. This post delves into why drill selection tailored to the…
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I recently promised that Iād provide a follow-up to the āBeginner Boards Bumpsā as soon as I could. So, here goesā¦ ā Dennis Chighisola Now, Iād like to share with you something Iāve noticed over a lot of years, in that some players topple over easily in games, while others seem to find a way…
Your Ideas, Our Next Book! Weāre excited to announce a brand-new feature here at CoachChic — the Hockey Book Lab! This is your chance to shape the future of hockey literature. Whether youāre a coach, parent, or player, we know you have unique insights into whatās needed in the world of hockey training, strategy, or…
One night I happened to notice one of my centermen reversing his lower hand on his stick just before moving in to take a face-off.Ā Iām sure you know what I meanā¦Ā He switched his lower hand in the opposite direction, supposedly to gain more strength for pulling the puck rearward. The good part of…