PUCKHANDLING

Borrowing From Our Hockey Strengths

By | October 2, 2023
Borrowing From Our Hockey Strengths

As you’ll soon see, there’s a good reason why I’m holding the following from public view.  Ya, this is definitely for my members only!

A Few Off-season Training Thoughts

By | August 17, 2023
A Few Off-season Training Thoughts

Of course, amateur players approach hockey with varying degrees of devotion. Working mostly with pretty dedicated kids, I’ve designed a very long-range, off-season plan to include age-specific speed, agility and strength work…

One Aspect of Ice Hockey Goal Scoring that Coaches Often Find Most Challenging to Teach

By | July 29, 2023
One Aspect of Ice Hockey Goal Scoring that Coaches Often Find Most Challenging to Teach

Here’s one aspect of ice hockey goal scoring that youth coaches often find most challenging to teach…

One Aspect of Puckhandling That Coaches Find Most Challenging to Teach

By | July 10, 2023
One Aspect of Puckhandling That Coaches Find Most Challenging to Teach

Here’s one aspect of ice hockey puckhandling that coaches often find most challenging to teach…

Unleash Your Hockey Skills with Smart Decision-Making

By | June 3, 2023
Unleash Your Hockey Skills with Smart Decision-Making

Unlocking the secrets of on-ice hockey sense and decision-making can propel young players to new heights. The ability to anticipate plays, read the game, and make intelligent choices sets extraordinary players apart…

The Most Important Drills And Exercises For Intermediate-level Hockey Players

By | May 30, 2023
The Most Important Drills And Exercises For Intermediate-level Hockey Players

Intermediate-level ice hockey players should practice a variety of drills and exercises that focus on developing their skating, puck handling, passing, shooting, and defensive skills. Here are some of the most important drills and exercises that intermediate-level ice hockey players should practice…

Avoid These Common Intermediate-level Playing Mistakes

By | May 25, 2023
Avoid These Common Intermediate-level Playing Mistakes

Playing ice hockey can be a thrilling experience, but even intermediate-level players can sometimes make mistakes that affect their performance and their team’s success. So, let’s take a closer look at the more common mistakes and how they might be avoided (while at the same time adding a little levity to a sometimes frustrating area of our game)…

Essential Skills For Intermediate Hockey Players

By | May 17, 2023
Essential Skills For Intermediate Hockey Players

Intermediate-level ice hockey players need to master a range of skills to succeed in the sport. These skills include both individual and team-based abilities, as well as physical and mental attributes…

The Risks Of Coaches Neglecting Scientific Research In Their Training

By | May 7, 2023
The Risks Of Coaches Neglecting Scientific Research In Their Training

This just might be one of the most important posts to be found here on my CoachChic.com website — I truly mean that. The reason? I’d say it’s because a head coach’s unwillingness to seek out and then adhere to the latest in scientific principles is quite likely to harm his or her players — in numerous ways, and over both the short term and the very long term…

Another Introduction to Floorball

By | April 29, 2023
Another Introduction to Floorball

By now I’m hoping you’re seeing floorball as a pretty fast-paced and exciting team sport that has grown in popularity around the world…