Strength Training for Ice Hockey Players

How a Single Florida Mom Supports Her Pee Wee Son During this Hockey Off-Season:

By CoachC | July 21, 2025

Supporting a young hockey player isn’t about knowing all the stats or mastering the offside rule — it’s about showing up, cheering them on, and being a steady source of encouragement. Via our Ask The Coach offering here at CoachChic.com, Grace, a dedicated single mom in Oldsmar, Florida, proves just how much that matters. Even…

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…

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…

Off-Ice Training for Injury Prevention

By CoachC | June 28, 2025

Injuries can be frustrating for any athlete, especially for a young high school hockey player who just wants to stay on the ice and keep improving…

8-Minute Healthy Shoulder Warm Up

By CoachC | June 18, 2025

Dave Schmitz, known as The Band Man, suggests that his 8-Minute Healthy Shoulder Warm Up routine will mobilize the entire upper body while activating the rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers

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..

Skate Like a Pro

By CoachC | June 16, 2025

Skating is the most important skill in hockey. It doesn’t matter how great your shot is or how smart you are on the ice — if you can’t skate well, you’re always going to be one step behind…

Off-Ice Workouts That Keep Hockey Players in Peak Form

By CoachC | June 13, 2025

Every hockey player wants to be at his or her best when the puck drops, but what happens when you’re not at the rink? That’s where off-ice workouts come in…

The Science Behind Hockey Strength Training

By CoachC | June 12, 2025

When it comes to dominating the ice, hockey strength training isn’t just about hitting the weight room — it’s about training smart, training specifically, and understanding the science behind every movement…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 63

By CoachC | June 1, 2025

Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to June’s content…