Because Hockey is the Coolest Game on Earth
Should poor grades keep a youngster from playing sports? There is no simple answer to this question, but parents need to consider two varying perspectives. All children need vigorous physical activity as part of their daily lives, and sports provide all the benefits of exercise and the potential for acquiring a sense of accomplishment. If [...]
Parents play a huge role in determining whether youth sports are a positive or negative experience for their kids. Although there is no set formula for success, there are some important guidelines for all parents to keep in mind. 1. Set a good example of an active person. What kids see has greater impact on [...]
No matter what you think about teams running up the score against a significantly weaker opponent (and there’s plenty to read about that!), there’s one thing everyone seems to agree on: Parents and players on the winning team need to act as if they’ve been there before. Don’t celebrate every goal in a blowout of [...]
Are you looking to get the latest and greatest sporting equipment? Are you hopping back into the game after a layoff or do you have children who are just starting their athletic careers? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then you already know that athletic performance is often tied to quality [...]
Some parents unintentionally become a potent source of stress when they over-identify with their child’s sport performance. How might this happen? All parents identify with their children to some extent and want them to do well. Unfortunately, in some cases, the degree of identification becomes excessive, and the child becomes an extension of the parent’s [...]
It is important to stress to youth athletes and especially to the parents of youth athletes the significance of proper rest especially the day before and day of a game. With many youth games starting at 6 a.m., this point needs to be emphasized to parents (even if teammates are clamoring for sleepovers). Also, players [...]
Q. My son just tosses his mouthguard into a front pocket of his bag, which is cleaner than the rest of his bag but still not pristine. My wife says we need to keep it in a baggie or box, but given how many kids pick them up off the floor and put them back [...]
If your child is playing hockey for the first time this season, you are probably interested in helping him or her have the best possible experience. Youth sports are a wonderful way for kids to get regular exercise and develop physical skills. Team sports also teach children how to get along with their teammates, how [...]
Not all kids like sports. Don’t be surprised or concerned. I strongly support that all kids should participate in some type of exercise program for their physical fitness and health, whether it be a group sport such as football, baseball, basketball, hockey or soccer or an individual one, like walking, running, dance, gymnastics, swimming, or [...]
Every year you see—and can’t help but hear—parents who think their player is not being treated fairly. He’s not getting a fair look at tryouts. She’s not getting enough ice time. The association is too political. You know the drill. Whatever the issues, many families start to think about switching hockey associations. And some even [...]
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