Dreaming of reaching higher levels of hockey, such as college or even the professional ranks, is a common aspiration for young players. While the journey is challenging, with dedication and the right approach, your youngster can enhance his or her chances of realizing their hockey ambitions. So, in this post, we’ll explore practical tips and strategies to help your young one improve his or her chances of making it to the next level…
If you’re an intermediate-level ice hockey player looking to zip around the rink with lightning speed and unmatched agility, we’ve got some cool tips for you! By focusing on a few important areas and following a regular training routine, you’ll soon be moving across the ice like a pro…
This just might be one of the most important posts to be found here on my CoachChic.com website — I truly mean that. The reason? I’d say it’s because a head coach’s unwillingness to seek out and then adhere to the latest in scientific principles is quite likely to harm his or her players — in numerous ways, and over both the short term and the very long term…
Strength training is obviously an excellent way to build muscle and improve overall fitness. However, you won’t see much progress if you don’t understand how to progress the weight, sets, and reps over time…
Off-ice skill development is an important aspect of a hockey player’s training regimen. It can help
one improve his or her game and reach full potential on the ice…
As for the timing of this post, my hope is to give coaches, parents and players time to prepare for a routine such as this to be undertaken shortly after the regular season ends…
Are you looking to take your fitness to the next level? Want to improve your speed, power, and endurance? Look no further than plyometrics…
One of the most important reasons for taking time off after a hard workout is to allow muscles to repair themselves. Athletes create microtears in their muscles when they train hard, and…
We have Dave Schmitz, alias The Band Man providing a number of awesome shoulder exercises using his trusted rubber bands…
From an introduction to Coach Chic’s long ago studies at the Moscow Institute for Sport & Physical Culture, this snippet moves into the most important principles in motor learning for hockey players — don’t miss it…