Thinking the Game – as a Goaltender

Rebound Control Drill

By | May 31, 2021
Rebound Control Drill

Drill Description: Thinking about most drills — the ones that aren’t expressly designed forgoalkeepers often aren’t very helpful for them. When most drills involvethe goalkeeper, it’s only to stop an initial shot, and nothing else, butwhat’s just as important as making the initial save is getting in thehabit controlling where rebounds go. Too often, drills…

Coach Chic’s MP Drill Format

By | April 26, 2021
Coach Chic’s MP Drill Format

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Ideas For Using A “Model Rink”

By | January 29, 2021
Ideas For Using A “Model Rink”

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Playing Hockey Head Games

By | December 7, 2020
Playing Hockey Head Games

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When Hockey Folks Talk In Code

By | December 2, 2020
When Hockey Folks Talk In Code

If you’ve noticed my absence for a few days, it’s probably because nothing has really ticked me off over that stretch.  That’s what I need to get me going sometimes, ya know — so I can rant or rave about something with some real passion. With that, I’ve had plenty to set me on fire lately,…

Coach Chic’s Rules for Hockey Winners — Flashcards

By | November 20, 2020
Coach Chic’s Rules for Hockey Winners — Flashcards

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Introducing Hockey Flashcards

By | November 20, 2020
Introducing Hockey Flashcards

Above is a sample of the “Rules for Winners” flashcards.  The difference for our members is that the full flashcards (coming soon) will be controllable.  From a learning perspective, here’s what I recommend: Personally, I think the best coaches (and parents) can make this kind of learning fun. Got questions?  I’d like to hear them.…

MP Drill Format

By CoachC | November 1, 2020
MP Drill Format

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The History to My “MP Drill Format”

By CoachC | October 17, 2020
The History to My “MP Drill Format”

As the above graphic suggests, there is quite a history to my MP Drill Format.  As a matter of fact, my way of sharing ideas probably differs greatly from others, in that I want those who trust in me to totally understand the behind-the-scenes stuff, or how I ultimately arrived at a given problem’s solution.…

Reflecting Back On My “Rules For Winners”

By | October 9, 2020
Reflecting Back On My “Rules For Winners”

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