Thinking the Game – Defensively

How to See the Ice Like a Pro

By CoachC | August 3, 2025

Whether you’re a forward looking to create plays, a defenseman reading a breakout, or a goalie anticipating the next pass, your ability to scan and read the ice can be your secret weapon…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 65

By CoachC | August 1, 2025

Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…

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…

Improving Hockey IQ and Making Better Decisions

By CoachC | July 15, 2025

Hockey IQ is your ability to read the game, make smart decisions quickly, and be one step ahead of the play…

Train Your Brain Like a Champion

By CoachC | July 11, 2025

When athletes think about training, most focus on physical effort — running faster, lifting heavier, or pushing harder. But here’s a little-known secret…

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…

Essential Hockey Drills for Next-Level Performance

By CoachC | June 25, 2025

The best players in the world didn’t get there by accident. They built their skills through hard work, repetition, and using drills that pushed their limits…

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..

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…