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Is That All There Is?
July 2, 2009 · 2 Comments
Just a little daydreaming today, or a little bit of the old coach’s philosophy. Not everyone is going to agree with this. Still, you probably ought to give the gist of this some serious thought, and maybe adapt it a little to your own parenting or coaching approach. – Dennis Chighisola Now, older CoachChic.com members might remember the above as the title to a hit song made popular by Peggy Lee. In that song she talks about finally achieving or experiencing certain things that always seemed so —... [Read the full story]
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Implementing A Simple Forecheck - The “L”
June 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
As you likely know, there are countless forechecks being used at all the various levels of our game — some very aggressive, others more passive. Still, I find the “L” forecheck to be the simplest of all, and easy enough for most beginners and intermediate players to eventually understand and execute. Better yet, as you’ll soon discover, this forecheck is great for teaching basic playing principles. Also, I think my explanation of this strategy provides some insight into the way I deal with our game... [Read the full story]
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Sprint Training for Hockey Skating Speed
June 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Over recent years, studies have shown a correlation between running speed and skating speed. Yup, if a player skates fast, he or she is very likely to be a fast runner. And the same goes for a fast runner being an equally fast skater. This, of course, is great news for hockey players who are looking for a way to increase their skating speed without the need for costly ice-time. In fact, as I’ve mentioned countless times in other entries — and I believe it’s the case here, the results of off-ice training... [Read the full story]
Special Subjects
Is That All There Is?
Just a little daydreaming today, or a little bit of the old coach’s philosophy. Not everyone is going to agree with this. Still,...
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Shaun Goodsell, MA Senior Performance Coach Mental Edge As we participate and engage in life there is a constant exchange of information....
Creating Coaching Cues
After spending a good part of the other night training players up in The MOTION Lab, Todd Jacobson and I strolled out to the parking lot,...
Toward Highlight Reel Skills
Sprint Training for Hockey Skating Speed
Over recent years, studies have shown a correlation between running speed and skating speed. Yup, if a player skates fast, he or she is...
Fight vs Flow
Shaun Goodsell, MA Senior Performance Coach Mental Edge As we participate and engage in life there is a constant exchange of information....
7 Areas of (a Hockey Player’s) Athletic Development
I always attempt to attribute found material to its rightful source. The problem with the following information is that I discovered it...
Thinking The Game
Implementing A Simple Forecheck - The “L”
As you likely know, there are countless forechecks being used at all the various levels of our game — some very aggressive, others...
“Up the boards, Johnny!”
If you didn’t know already, I’m really into the social media site, Twitter. It’s not for everyone, but it truly is great...
Fight vs Flow
Shaun Goodsell, MA Senior Performance Coach Mental Edge As we participate and engage in life there is a constant exchange of information....
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Is That All There Is?
Just a little daydreaming today, or a little bit of the old coach’s philosophy. Not everyone is going to agree with this. Still,...
WELCOME PARENTS! (from The Mental Edge)
The Mental Edge invites you to participate in their 90-day Parenting Challenge. This challenge is intended to help you cultivate a High...
Fight vs Flow
Shaun Goodsell, MA Senior Performance Coach Mental Edge As we participate and engage in life there is a constant exchange of information....