At this time of year, parents and players are looking to make decisions about whether to try out for elite AAA travel teams. We asked a youth and high school coach with more than 20 years experience for his insight. AAA Ideal for Some AAA hockey is elite hockey, without a doubt, and in many Read More…
What is Grow The Game?
The Grow the Game Initiative is a national initiative to grow the game of hockey across the U.S. Founded by the Youth Sports Coalition, the Grow the Game Initiative's goal is to grow the game of hockey so that all players learn life lessons through hockey participation.
How to Tape a Hockey Stick
Getting a new hockey stick is a big purchase nowadays. When I started playing hockey, I bought $10 wooden Kohos from Canadian Tire. Now I’m dropping $100 for a mid-level, one-piece hockey stick! Some players are spending up to $300 on a stick that might break after a few games. If you are spending that Read More…
The Secret about Setting Goals for Your Team and Players
Do you have goals for your team and players as the season approaches? If yes, be sure those goals are clear and specific. If no, then see the “yes” answer. For example, does your team have players that will be moving up to the next division after the season is over? If so, they need Read More…
The No. 1 Way to Improve Your Game
Parents are bombarded with opportunities to improve their player’s game through everything from skills camps and private coaching to year-round leagues and new, high-tech equipment. But what really matters? If you only have time or money for one thing, what should it be? Turns out, while there is no single answer—sorry!—the answer is mostly in Read More…
Should Kids Play with Pain?
After a tough practice it is normal for muscles to be sore or tight. Pain is a regular part of participating in sports, however, with a growing number of youth athletes suffering from over use injuries, it is important to ask, if it healthy for kids to be in pain when they are taking part Read More…
