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..
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…
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…
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.
You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
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.
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 Peripheral Vision Passing DrillThis drill is designed to improve spatial awareness and passing accuracy. Set up three…
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 62
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…
You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
A young coach wrote me in our Ask The Coach section, and readers should soon catch on to his question… ~ Dennis C Hey Cliff! It’s awesome to see how much you care about coaching your Mighty Mite team there in Rhode Island. Teaching them a cool, advanced move like the wide-dribble puckhandling skill is…