Timely Advice

Can Goalies Improve Without A Coach?

By CoachC | December 22, 2023

This has to do with a dad not being happy because his goaltender son probably wasn’t going to improve much this coming year…

The Special $1 Deal Returns — Only days remain!

By CoachC | December 19, 2023

Our yearly “Dollar Deal” will be available beginning on Thanksgiving Day, November 23rd and continuing right through until the 26th of December, or the day after Christmas. During that period, anyone can gain access to this entire website for a $1.00 trial membership…

Where I Purchased Much of My Training Gear

By CoachC | December 19, 2023

This is just a short post — and for members only, to let you know where I’ve purchased a great many of my rather unique training aids…

Opening Night for the NEHI HS Prep Hockey Team

By | December 11, 2023

I don’t doubt member coaches, parents and older players will find a few things that’ll also help them (sorta like some food for thought)…

Help for a Hockey Coach’s Sore Throat or Hoarseness

By | December 7, 2023

Setting the scene for the following, I’d just finished a week-long hockey camp with my Team NEHI players.  And most of my fellow coaches know what that means.

Jerry Z’s New Stick

By | December 5, 2023

After several hockey friends recently hit me with questions having to do with hockey sticks, it struck me that I might dig back into the CoachChic.com archives for a long ago post where I really got into a former student’s issues with his stick.

Maximizing Athletic Potential: Unleashing Your Unique Learning Style in Sports

By | November 23, 2023

While physical prowess and skill development are crucial components, understanding one’s learning style can be a game-changer in achieving peak athletic excellence…

Advances in Strength Training

By | November 9, 2023

In the case of strength training, it has evolved to emphasize functional strength and overall physical performance. So, keeping up with the latest trends in this field can help us achieve our fitness and game playing goals more effectively…

The Truth About Choking

By | November 4, 2023

Is all choking created equally? When an athlete is not able to find the internal resources under pressure to be their best, is it always for the same reason?

More on Solving Hockey Problems

By | October 29, 2023

Of course, chances are good that you also have to do tons of problem solving, if you’re a hockey player, hockey parent or hockey coach…