Pleasing the Scouts

How to Scout Your Own Child (or Player) Without Bias

By CoachC | January 21, 2026

Scouting a hockey player is never easy, and it becomes even harder when the player is your own child or someone you coach closely. Emotions naturally get involved. Pride, worry, hope, and frustration can all shape what you think you see on the ice. Because of this, many well-meaning parents and coaches struggle to evaluate players fairly. Learning how to scout your own child or player without bias is an important skill, and when done right, it can support development instead of creating pressure or confusion.

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 70

By CoachC | January 1, 2026

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

Negative Self-talk

By CoachC | December 31, 2025

With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harle’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this video, she addresses an obvious concern with “Negative Self-talk”!

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 69

By CoachC | December 1, 2025

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

Get Out of Your Head

By PantherPride | November 30, 2025

With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harlee’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this entry video, she addresses the well worn question, “My bad! My Bad!”

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 68

By CoachC | November 1, 2025

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

Courage vs Confidence

By PantherPride | October 20, 2025

With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harlee’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this entry video, she addresses the well worn question, “My bad! My Bad!”

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 67

By CoachC | September 30, 2025

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

Improving Off-Puck Positioning for More Scoring Chances

By CoachC | September 27, 2025

Off-puck positioning starts with awareness. Too many young players get caught staring at the puck, following it around like it has a magnet attached. That habit leaves you out of position and easy to defend. Instead, the best players are constantly scanning the ice…

Fake it or Face it!

By CoachC | September 25, 2025

With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harlee’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this entry video, she addresses the well worn question, “My bad! My Bad!”