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Six ADM Mythbusters
June 2, 2023
The ADM truly is a complete, robust, sport science-based long-term development plan and philosophy, from Mini Mites all the way to Olympians. It’s been almost 10 years since the rollout of USA Hockey’s American Development Model. Despite the growth of the game at the grassroots level, unprecedented success on the international stage, record numbers of […]
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Try Hockey for Free With USA Hockey This Saturday
June 2, 2023
Now in their ninth season, USA Hockey’s national Try Hockey For Free Days have introduced more than 166,000 children to the sport Hundreds of rinks nationwide to host first-timers Children all across the United States who have never before tried hockey will have a chance to skate, shoot and score this Saturday (Nov. 10), as […]
Four Ways to Become a Coach ‘Favorite’
June 2, 2023
Players who display selflessness and encourage their teammates on a consistent basis reinforce those messages and make it more enjoyable for everyone to come to the rink. “The word favorite has connotations in sport of inequality or unfairness,” said Christian Koelling, USA Hockey Coach-in-Chief for the Minnesota District. But the truth is every coach has […]
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Five Reasons to Integrate Yoga Into Your Strength and Wellness Program
June 2, 2023
“Since implementing this program we have noticed a significant increase in our athletes’ ability to remained focused for longer periods of time in practice.” Yoga is becoming more common in training regiments for junior athletes. Coaches are finding that their athletes’ overall mental, physical, and even inspirational well-being improve as a result of incorporating yoga […]
The Big Picture in Coaching American Hockey
June 2, 2023
“We’ve gotten better when more NHL coaches have gotten involved in the coaching program, gotten more involved in the ADM. We’re better when the college coaches get involved.” USA Hockey continues to use innovative ways to connect coaches to education and resources for the development of young players. First, USAHockey.com has information about the American Development Model […]
The Final Whistle
June 2, 2023
“There are certain things we can control as officials; That’s being professional, that’s being good communicators and being honest and trying to work the best game we can.” Keith Kaval took his warmup lap on the ice and the only thing he could think about before officiating one of the biggest games of his career […]
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Association Avoids Passing Rising Costs to Parents
June 2, 2023
Abundance of sponsorships keep hockey in northern Minnesota town affordable
CliffsNotes on SafeSport for Coaches
June 2, 2023
It’s critical for coaches set expectations for their team and lead by example. Coaches play a key role in player safety on and off the ice. In fact, they are considered the primary responsible party for the team in the hockey environment – whether they are present or not when an incident occurs. This means […]
Maddie Rooney Reflects on Year of Olympic Glory and Other Awards
June 2, 2023
Team Sportswoman of the Year was the latest honor for U.S. backstop Maddie Rooney admits her life has most certainly changed after backstopping the U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team to a gold medal during the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. Being named the Team Sportswoman of the Year on Oct. 17 at the Women’s Sports Foundation’s […]
USA Hockey Coach-in-Chief Mike MacMillan Puts Stamp on Coach Education
June 2, 2023
“So, we’ve spent a lot of time the last eight years developing those resources in conjunction with the other professionals to provide the best platform possible.” Strike up a conversation about hockey with Mike MacMillan and you instantly can hear the passion in his voice about the sport.  As the USA Hockey national coach-in-chief, MacMillan […]
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