SHOOTING AND SCORING

Exploring the Benefits of Floorball (for Hockey Players)

By CoachC | September 27, 2024

As we’ve discovered through numerous other posts, floorball is a fast-paced, exciting sport that is growing in popularity, and it’s proving to be a great tool for hockey players looking to improve their game. While it may seem like a completely different sport at first glance, floorball shares many similarities with hockey and can offer…

THE Bobby Orr Move

By CoachC | September 24, 2024

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Dealing with the ā€œPuck Hogā€

By CoachC | September 16, 2024

Now, if there’s one person who is bashed often at most rinks, it’s the so-called ā€œpuck hogā€. Ya, parents can be especially tough on that guy (or little girl), which very frequently trickles down to teammates eventually mimicking their (sometimes pretty cruel) comments. I actually find it interesting that no other skill seems to attract…

More on Floorball and Hockey

By CoachC | August 15, 2024

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Eyes-up Puckhandling (or Not?)

By CoachC | August 10, 2024

As Jerry did a little light dribbling on his own, I noticed that he was trying to keep his eyes-up.Ā  Aaaaah, good for him — that he remembers to work on something like that rather often. At the same time, I mentioned to him that I usually have to emphasize or de-emphasize that stuff, depending…

Troubles with Hockey Passing & Receiving

By CoachC | August 7, 2024

Years back I worked with an adult roller hockey player, especially so I could use work with him as an example for other in-line skaters. And at the end of every week, my friend, Jerry Z, usually sent me an email update on his roller hockey goings on. What I especially liked about these were…

The Idea(s) Behind Those ā€œGoal-scorerā€ Gadgets

By CoachC | July 23, 2024

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New CC Store Opening

By CoachC | June 25, 2024

Here’s a chance to dive into a world of hockey knowledge with our collection of ebooks, audiobooks and more. Whether you’re a hockey parent, a coach, a seasoned player or just starting out, we have the resources to elevate your game…

Mickey Mantle and The Art of Bat Selection

By CoachC | April 8, 2024

The lesson we’ll learn here from “The Mick” is as valuable as it’ll get for an aspiring hockey player, and his or her coaches and parents…

More On YOUR Hockey Stick’s Shaft

By CoachC | March 22, 2024

A LOT of time running and re-running a video so many times, something really jumped out at me in one of the clips…