SKATING

Floorball vs Roller Hockey vs Ice — Transferring Skills Between Surfaces

By CoachC | August 6, 2025

Hockey players who want to get better year-round often wonder if they need to be on the ice all the time. While ice time is obviously important, players can gain a huge edge by developing their skills across multiple surfaces — like floorball, roller hockey, and ice…

Building a Pre-Season Plan for Conditioning, Skills, and Rest

By CoachC | August 4, 2025

A well-designed pre-season plan should begin with some well-earned rest. If you’ve been grinding through a long season, jumping into high-intensity training right away is a mistake.

How to See the Ice Like a Pro

By CoachC | August 3, 2025

Whether you’re a forward looking to create plays, a defenseman reading a breakout, or a goalie anticipating the next pass, your ability to scan and read the ice can be your secret weapon…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 65

By CoachC | August 1, 2025

Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…

The Best off-ice Workouts for Hockey Development

By CoachC | July 30, 2025

When it comes to building better hockey players, what happens off the ice can be just as important as what happens on it. The best players don’t take the summer or off-season to relax completely — they use it as a chance to get stronger, faster, and more skilled without ever needing to lace up their skates…

One Coaching Cue That Instantly Improves Speed

By CoachC | July 23, 2025

Most of us think the only way to improve that kind of quickness is through hours of skating drills, dryland training, or strength workouts. But believe it or not, scientists have just discovered a surprisingly simple trick that can help athletes run faster almost instantly…

Transitioning from Wheels to Ice Hockey

By CoachC | July 17, 2025

Transitioning from roller or inline hockey to ice hockey is something more and more players are doing these days. Whether it’s because ice time has become more available, or because a player has dreams of playing at a higher level, the move from wheels to blades is an exciting step. But like any transition in sports, it comes with its challenges…

Mastering Explosive Speed in Ice Hockey – Part 2

By CoachC | July 13, 2025

We’re diving deeper in Part 2 to fine-tune your mechanics, push your development with advanced drills, and apply that explosive speed in real game situations…

Best Wheels and Equipment Setups for Different Roller Surfaces

By CoachC | July 3, 2025

When it comes to roller and inline hockey, choosing the right wheels and gear for the surface you’re playing on can make a huge difference in how well you perform and how long your equipment lasts…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 64

By CoachC | July 1, 2025

Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…