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Three Ways to Develop Player Ambition
June 2, 2023
Remind them there is nothing more satisfying than to invest yourself in a goal. Whether or not you accomplish it, you will be thankful for all of your effort. “The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise.“ ~Socrates I’d […]
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Detroit Ice Dreams Provide a Place to Play Hockey
June 2, 2023
Opportunities to try the sport can be rare in inner-city Detroit
Who’s Coaching the Coaches?
June 2, 2023
You need to lead them to reach their potential, not the potential you envision for them. If you don’t, you are only reaching a select few, and never to the level they can achieve.
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A Father’s Inspiration: ‘Do It Anyway’
June 2, 2023
My dad’s enthusiasm and passion for sports carried over to his kids
Hockey and Ice Cream: The Inside Scoop
June 2, 2023
Playing other sports can help kids meet new friends and have fun. Being away from the ice for a while may also help build the desire to get back on it and enhance their love for the sport. Believe it or not, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Eat ice […]
Breaking Down Five Common Officiating Misconceptions
June 2, 2023
Officials have to be above reproach to effectively do their jobs, and when one fails in this area, action needs to be taken by the proper authority. Let’s be honest: Officiating is far from easy. The fact that special skills (skating) are required to simply do our job, especially as the speed of hockey changes, […]
Establishing Your Sports Recognition Program
June 2, 2023
Have a plan for each child. Don’t wing it. Determine how each player contributed to the team. Be specific.
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Investing in Your Coaching Staff
June 2, 2023
"Bring in a college coach to present a coaching clinic. We've held these periodically and have invited local high school coaches to attend in addition to our club coaches."
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Tryout Questions You Should Ask the Coach
June 2, 2023
Our best coaches know that players develop in physical, technical, tactical and mental ability
Putting Anxiety on Ice: Emotional Control for Big Games
June 2, 2023
Don’t allow a big tournament, game or shift get you too high or too low.
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