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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…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #29

By | August 28, 2022
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #29

I know I said it last month, but I mean it even more today — as in “Man, this episode is jam packed with advice and ideas” — and stuff that you just won’t find anywhere else! Honestly, have a listen… Below please find the Show Notes for Podcast 29 of Coach Chic’s Hockey Secrets.…

A (Puckhandling) Homework Assignment

By | August 9, 2022
A (Puckhandling) Homework Assignment

I’ll be the first to admit that I can only help a player or student so much in an hour. Oh, but if he or she could only devote even 5- or 10-minutes per day to work on a few things! So, with that in mind… One of the beautiful things about puck-skills is that…

Teaching Hockey In A Closet – 2

By | June 30, 2022
Teaching Hockey In A Closet – 2

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Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #27

By | June 23, 2022
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #27

I can’t help but apologize that this show was recorded at the exact opposite time of the year. I mean, it’s currently June, and much of North America is dealing with heatwaves, while the following recording took place during a frigid winter season in Massachusetts, and very close to Christmas. That aside, I still hope…

Five Ways to Reduce Muscle Soreness

By | June 11, 2022
Five Ways to Reduce Muscle Soreness

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