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Introducing Our Exclusive Hockey Apps

By CoachC | January 26, 2025
Introducing Our Exclusive Hockey Apps

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A Magic Word in Coaching: “Do-able”!

By CoachC | January 19, 2025
A Magic Word in Coaching: “Do-able”!

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…

Helping A New “Hockey” Mom

By CoachC | January 16, 2025
Helping A New “Hockey” Mom

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Proprioception

By CoachC | January 13, 2025
Proprioception

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An Interesting Study

By CoachC | January 4, 2025
An Interesting Study

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Beginner Knee Touches

By CoachC | November 25, 2024
Beginner Knee Touches

I recently promised that I’d provide a follow-up to the “Beginner Boards Bumps“ as soon as I could. So, here goes… – Dennis Chighisola Now, I’d like to share with you something I’ve noticed over a lot of years, in that some players topple over easily in games, while others seem to find a way…

The Hockey Book Lab

By CoachC | November 22, 2024
The Hockey Book Lab

Your Ideas, Our Next Book! We’re 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 you’re a coach, parent, or player, we know you have unique insights into what’s needed in the world of hockey training, strategy, or…

Beginner Boards Bumps

By CoachC | November 13, 2024
Beginner Boards Bumps

A lot of this piece is really about troubleshooting, because it’s such a huge part of what we coaches and parents have to do for the sake of our young players. Actually, I’ve always been constantly on the lookout for problems in my kids’ games (no matter their age).  And, I’ve mentioned often to you…

Games! Games! More Games!

By CoachC | October 28, 2024
Games! Games! More Games!

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The Value of Keepaway Games in Hockey

By CoachC | October 23, 2024
The Value of Keepaway Games in Hockey

To begin, I like to use drills that simulate real game conditions. Secondly, I like to use drills that sorta force players to deal with problems, consequently forcing them to solve those problems on their own. Thirdly, I’ll quite frequently just toss players into a set of conditions and let them initially sink or swim…