Thinking the Game – Defensively

Ice-Cold Confidence

By CoachC | June 10, 2025

When we talk about becoming a great hockey player, most folks jump straight to speed, shooting, or stickhandling. But there’s another ingredient that separates average players from true difference-makers, and that’s something I like to call “ice-cold confidence”. It’s that steady, unshakable belief in yourself no matter what the scoreboard says, who’s on the other…

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…

Game-smart Strategies

By CoachC | May 30, 2025

Helping your high school players grow smarter on the ice is one of the most valuable things one can do as a coach. Skills and conditioning are important, no doubt, but hockey IQ is what separates the good players from the great ones.

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.

3 Defensive Skill Drills

By CoachC | May 15, 2025

This post is an example of what can be gained from one of our Exclusive Hockey Apps. To be honest, these are drills I haven’t even considered before, yet ones that I’d surely use today. ~ Dennis C Anticipation Interception DrillThis drill helps players improve their ability to intercept passes and understand passing lanes. Set…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 62

By CoachC | May 1, 2025

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

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 61

By CoachC | April 1, 2025

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

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 60

By CoachC | March 1, 2025

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

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 59

By CoachC | February 1, 2025

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

Skill Development and Confidence

By CoachC | January 30, 2025

This is a great follow-up to some previous Mental Training entries. – Dennis Chighisola Shaun Goodsell, MASenior Performance Coach Shaun@MentalEdgeNow.com If you scan or read most articles describing the success or failure of an athlete, inevitably, somewhere in the article there will be the mention of confidence as the crucial factor dictating success or failure.…