Unlike MLB, the NHL doesn’t play double headers. Somehow, we don’t expect these professional athletes to play two or three games in a single day. Or six to eight over a long weekend. But hockey tournaments and jamborees often involve travel, fast food between games and endless games of hockey knee hockey. Meanwhile the parents Read More…
What’s That Call? Everything you need to know about hockey calls but are embarrassed to ask. Slashing – An opinionated former football player is constantly advising my son that he needs to “learn to hit people with his stick.” This man, who can’t seem to understand that he’s not watching lacrosse, needs to learn about Read More…
The Grow the Game Initiative has announced the Florida Panthers as a regional partner. The Panthers are offering their support of South Florida’s Grow the Game Initiative. Chad Johnson, Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Panthers stated, “Growing the game of hockey is a key focus of the Panthers’ organization. We are Read More…
Has your confidence been dipping lately? Have you been in a funk in which you can’t find your way out? Are you beginning to expect the bounces and calls to always go against you? Do you look at an opponent and wonder “how am I going to keep up today?” The following article provides some Read More…
Dallas, TX – The Grow the Game Initiative has announced the Colorado Avalanche as a regional partner. The Colorado Avalanche have announced their support of Colorado’s Grow the Game Initiative. Matt DeLuzio, Manager of Hockey Programs for the Colorado Avalanche stated, “The Grow the Game Initiative is helping grow the game of hockey across the Read More…
Dallas, TX – The Grow the Game Initiative has announced Total Hockey as a founding sponsor. Total Hockey, one of the world’s largest hockey retailers, has announced their support of the Grow the Game Initiative. “The Grow the Game Initiative is changing the landscape of hockey in the U.S.,” stated Michael Benoit, President of Total Read More…
Understanding and accepting roles is one of the biggest areas for developing a successful team. This is Part 2 of the article “Knowing and Accepting Team Roles.” In this article we discuss two ways to define and clarify player roles on a team. 1. Individual Meetings with Each Player There are a few ways that Read More…
Do you want to improve the parent/coach communication on your hockey team? At the beginning of the season implement a “24-Hour Rule.” This rule states that parents wait 24 hours after a game before talking to the coach, player or official. It will give you the parents the perspective they need. Youth sports can be Read More…
