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Build a Backyard Hockey Rink

By | November 2, 2022
Build a Backyard Hockey Rink

This project caused me to scurry through YouTube.com to see what others had done so far in this area.  To be honest, almost all the various videos on backyard rinks were nearly the same, with most of them only varying in extras — like lights, high boards, doors in the boards, etc. I finally settled…

So, What Does A Yawn Mean During Exercise?

By | October 31, 2022
So, What Does A Yawn Mean During Exercise?

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On Sale: Hockey Skates & Sticks!

By | October 29, 2022
On Sale: Hockey Skates & Sticks!

Ya, that’s pretty much what the pitchman said on the radio this morning… The reason I’ve decided to comment on this particular advertisement is because I immediately thought of my buddy, Jerry Z, as soon as I heard it! Actually, the sponsor was a well known hockey equipment super store, but the message wasn’t really…

Blinded by Winning

By | October 28, 2022
Blinded by Winning

– Dennis Chighisola Shaun Goodsell, MA President and CEO of Mental Edge As the winter sports kick-off I am preparing for the many questions I will field as teams and individual athletes seek to chase their ideal success.  Athletes, coaches and parents will invest enormous resources of time, energy and money to climb that ladder…

Buzzer Hockey Line Changes

By | October 21, 2022
Buzzer Hockey Line Changes

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Reacting to Adversity

By | October 18, 2022
Reacting to Adversity

Like a lot of adult members, I wear many hats. For sure, I’ve always been into hockey nearly 24/7; that (and any use of video) is what I love, and that’s what I love to immerse myself in.  At the same time, I’m a businessman.  And, whether I like it or not, I can’t keep…

A New CoachChic.com is Coming!

By | October 5, 2022
A New CoachChic.com is Coming!

After a number of years, I think it’s about time to revamp this hockey advice site. So, although none of the good stuff should be disappearing, we’ll soon begin a countdown towards a complete change in the look and feel of things. Members and frequent visitors should know that the bulk of the changes will…

A Message to My Favorite Parents & Players

By | September 7, 2022
A Message to My Favorite Parents & Players

(An Idea For Team Coaches) Okay, I’ll need to explain this post some… You see, a number of years ago I decided to create a website just for my team — and by that, I mean for my team’s parents, their kids, and my assistants. The majority of the posts were videos, with some diagrams,…

Guiding a 4-year Old Hockey Player

By | September 7, 2022
Guiding a 4-year Old Hockey Player

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The Value of Training Aids

By | September 4, 2022
The Value of Training Aids

Unfortunately, there are as many bad training devices out there on the market as there are good ones.  And, by bad I mean that some gadgets aren’t scientifically based — they’re more hype than anything else, and there’s even the chance that they can be detrimental to effective hockey play. Just briefly touching upon the…