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Coach Chic’s NetBlocks

By | March 23, 2023
Coach Chic’s NetBlocks

Some might think this old coach is a little anal when it comes to such things. But I’ll plead guilty, if we’re talking about finding ways to benefit our players, or arriving at ways to help our teaching be more effective.

A General Ice Hockey Weight Training Program

By | March 22, 2023
A General Ice Hockey Weight Training Program

As for the timing of this post, my hope is to give coaches, parents and players time to prepare for a routine such as this to be undertaken shortly after the regular season ends…

My Latest Hockey Coaching Manual – “Equipment Matters”

By | February 28, 2023
My Latest Hockey Coaching Manual – “Equipment Matters”

As a member, you’re gaining access to yet another audio book at no charge, this one called “Equipment Matters”. And, let me tell you, does it ever…

An Open Letter to the North American Hockey Community

By | February 26, 2023
An Open Letter to the North American Hockey Community

Sensing I know something hot and hugely beneficial when I see it, today gives me great pleasure to continue spreading the word about floorball…

Just a Few Reasons to Start a Floorball Program

By | February 4, 2023
Just a Few Reasons to Start a Floorball Program

As hockey’s off-season gradually nears, I’ve been planting some seeds concerning floorball. With that, I’ve already published a few related posts, while readers can expect more as the springtime nears…

Winning Hockey Starts When?

By | January 22, 2023
Winning Hockey Starts When?

I sometimes ask myself if I really need to write something like this.  Then, moments later, I realize it’s an absolute necessity. Oh, my guess is that long-time CoachChic.com members already know what I’m about to say…

Get The Eyes up!

By | November 26, 2022
Get The Eyes up!

This isn’t going to be a long post, but it is one that’s very much overdue, mainly because of the video I’m going to share right now… Ya, if a picture is supposedly worth a thousand words, well… Just how much is a video like this worth? Now, if you follow me at all on…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 33

By | November 22, 2022
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 33

As mentioned prior to the previous podcast entry, I had to break down my studio upon moving from Massachusetts to Florida, and it took me quite some time to re-organize once in the Sunshine State. Gradually, however, things have come back together — nicely… Below please find the Show Notes for Episodes 33 of Coach…

Help for a Discouraged Hockey Goaltender

By | November 17, 2022
Help for a Discouraged Hockey Goaltender

The following came in recently via email (although I’d prefer folks contact me through the Ask The Coach page).  No matter, I felt for the young guy who sent it, and I wanted to offer some thoughts as soon as I could. With that as an intro, I’ve removed just a few things from the…

Do Schools Kill Creativity?

By | November 5, 2022
Do Schools Kill Creativity?

Precious, or what? Okay, I’m hoping by now you’ve gotten the sense that creativity can be stifled within our educational institutions.  That established, however, I wonder if you’ve ever considered the possibility that a rather old sport — with so much tradition — can also squelch unique spirits and ingenuity.  Huh? Just think…  If it…