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Make the Most of Half-ice Hockey Practices
January 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment
I have my good friend, Seth L, to thank for this entry. As he explained things, he just coached his first hockey game in 2-years. And, very much in “Coach Chic-ese” fashion — , he said that he was excitedly, “Decompressing now & expanding on my notes from the game.” Although his team had lost the game, 7-2, he felt his kids had “outchanced” their opponents by about 3 to 1. What inspired this post, however, was Seth’s seeming frustration with having only a single... [Read the full story]
Thinking The Game
A Guide to Hockey Learning Styles
November 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment
CoachChic.com membership DOES have its benefits. For, despite the fact that the following information is free to the public, most hockey coaches, parents and players will never find it. In fact, most hockey folks don’t even realize this type of science exists at all, or that it even matters. Actually, a pro hockey coach called me the other night to tell me about this (he likes to share such things with this old coach). Evidently the team he works with has used this questionnaire and others like it. So, with... [Read the full story]
Toward Highlight Reel Skills
Goalie Off-ice Training (from an unlikely source)!
January 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Well, those who haven’t yet gotten with the social media craze ought to think again, since I met a number of our top guest writers through either Twitter, Facebook, or Google+. Such was the case with this article’s author, the personable and very bright Cynthia King. Actually, this article kicks off a special series Cynthia has in store for us… Each month, henceforth, she’ll provide a new exercise specific to goaltender training. With that, the following acts as an introduction to Ms King, along... [Read the full story]
Special Subjects
Make the Most of Half-ice Hockey Practices
I have my good friend, Seth L, to thank for this entry. As he explained things, he just coached his first hockey game in 2-years. And,...
NBC Brings ‘Science of NHL Hockey’ to TVs and Classrooms
I boast often about the quality of our membership. I mean, we have some really into it guys and gals here who not only take advantage...
Build a Backyard Hockey Rink
Freezing cold temperatures have been slow to arrive in the Northeaster United States this winter, which should explain the lateness of this...
Toward Highlight Reel Skills
Goalie Off-ice Training (from an unlikely source)!
Well, those who haven’t yet gotten with the social media craze ought to think again, since I met a number of our top guest writers...
Out of the Mouths of Babes
In most instances, we use that expression — “out of the mouths of babes”– in reference to young kids saying the...
Skating for Ice Hockey
This pretty good question arrived about a week ago. But, like a lot of other ones that require a great deal of thought, I’ve just...
Thinking The Game
A Guide to Hockey Learning Styles
CoachChic.com membership DOES have its benefits. For, despite the fact that the following information is free to the public, most hockey...
A Hockey Defenseman’s Decision-making
This question arrived via my new friend from Italy, Stefano. And let me tell you that it’s a tricky one. What I mean by tricky —...
When Will New Hockey Skills Kick-in?
I don’t doubt that many hockey parents and coaches get frustrated, waiting for certain new skills to kick-in with their players. ...
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Build a Backyard Hockey Rink
Freezing cold temperatures have been slow to arrive in the Northeaster United States this winter, which should explain the lateness of this...
About the Skater’s Rhythm-bar
Oh, man, I hope my friends don’t hurt themselves laughing at what I’ve entered down below. But, here’s a little history...
Transitioning from In-line Hockey to Ice Hockey
I say it often enough, that I love my work in hockey, especially because of the great people it allows me to meet. Then, since the day...