Thinking the Game – Offensively

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.…

Two Hands or One on the Hockey Stick

By | November 14, 2020
Two Hands or One on the Hockey Stick

This just happens to be another of those frequently asked questions about when or IF a player should hold his or her hockey stick in one or two hands…

A Great New Headmanning Drill

By | October 10, 2020
A Great New Headmanning Drill

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Some Simple Headmanning Drills

By | October 10, 2020
Some Simple Headmanning Drills

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Defining Hockey Sense: Why the puck seems to follow certain players

By | October 10, 2020
Defining Hockey Sense: Why the puck seems to follow certain players

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On-ice Hockey Vision

By | October 10, 2020
On-ice Hockey Vision

It’s a funny thing, in that some subjects necessary to playing our game well seldom get talked about in hockey circles.  That’s why I spend so much time seeing what coaches in other sports are doing, and that’s why I got psyched to find some pretty good help for our hockey players’ vision…   Okay, I…

Developing Team Play in Young Hockey Players

By | October 10, 2020
Developing Team Play in Young Hockey Players

Long time hockey friends know I love fielding questions —  because trying to solve them tends to make me really think, and to perhaps even become better at what I do.   However, as I joked to the coach who sent me the most recent one, he didn’t have to start with such a toughie.  Yup, developing…

What Great Goal-scorers Do!

By | October 10, 2020
What Great Goal-scorers Do!

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