Pleasing the Scouts

Stats That Coaches Should Actually Use

By CoachC | September 20, 2025

Hockey has always been a sport filled with numbers, and coaches at every level often look to statistics for guidance. The problem is that not all stats are created equal. Some numbers look impressive on paper but…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 66

By CoachC | August 31, 2025

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

What is Mental Toughness?

By CoachC | August 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!”

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…

Stop Lying to Yourself

By CoachC | July 26, 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!”

Improving Hockey IQ and Making Better Decisions

By CoachC | July 15, 2025

Hockey IQ is your ability to read the game, make smart decisions quickly, and be one step ahead of the play…

My Bad!

By CoachC | June 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!”

Members-only versus Non-members Posts

By CoachC | June 16, 2025

While most hockey folks who pass through this site have a sense of what the difference is, it wouldn’t hurt to attempt an explanation..

From Amateur to Pro

By CoachC | May 19, 2025

For many, the journey to the pros doesn’t begin under bright arena lights or in front of scouts — it begins at a local rink, tying up skates for the very first time.