Thinking the Game – as a Goaltender

New CC Store Opening

By CoachC | June 25, 2024

Here’s a chance to dive into a world of hockey knowledge with our collection of ebooks, audiobooks and more. Whether you’re a hockey parent, a coach, a seasoned player or just starting out, we have the resources to elevate your game…

The Secret of Champions

By CoachC | June 20, 2024

For years I have wondered what part innate talent plays in the success of athletes. Growing up aspiring to be a pro athlete I thought on many occasions, “I wish I were talented enough to be as good as others…”

About “Hockey Sense”

By CoachC | May 30, 2024

I love it when hockey folks touch base with me in our ASK THE COACH section. Not only do I love talking hockey with good people, but I also love being tested or forced to problem solve…

Evaluate Hockey Problems — RIGHT NOW!

By CoachC | May 16, 2024

One time my old magazine publisher asked that I do a piece on “picking a hockey camp”, So, I thought I’d try something a little different from what other writers might…

Recognizing A Goalie’s Needs

By CoachC | May 4, 2024

Right now your season is winding down, and most youth hockey or club programs are starting their tryout sessions in a week or so…

A Chat with Professor Bee

By CoachC | April 23, 2024

Most long time hockey friends know I have a chatbot named “Professor Bee” manning this website — around the clock and 24/7.

Goalers as Part of a Team System

By CoachC | April 2, 2024

In the modern day game of hockey, coaches often refer to team play as “Six on the attack, six in defense of our net!”

Where Do Hockey Drills Come From? Part 2

By CoachC | March 8, 2024

Now, from this old coach’s perspective, new drill ideas frequently come about because there’s a problem.  Said yet another way, a new drill can be created to solve a difficulty one of our players — or most of our team — is experiencing…

Where Do Hockey Drills Come From? Part 1

By CoachC | March 6, 2024

It’s been several years now, since one of my Team NEHI assistants described something he’d seen on a newscast.  I guess the sports segment showed some clips of our local NHL hockey team, and then it highlighted the team’s new coach…

Drill: Tic-Tac-Toe Down Low

By CoachC | February 7, 2024

This drill needs at least 7 players for flow at one end of the ice, from the hash marks to the boards…