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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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Club Director Shares Three Alarming Trends in Today’s Athletes
June 2, 2023
The athletes who reach the collegiate level have to ramp up their commitment to the sport, with more practice and conditioning time. So they have to be very disciplined to handle their school work and proactively manage their schedule. Rey Castillo tells his students athletes the importance of “switch mode,” being able to transform from […]
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Four Factors That Impact Beach Partner Selection
June 2, 2023
The best players do not win without equal hard work, a balance of skills, great chemistry and a coach’s intuition. For younger athletes, partner selection is an easy process. Pick a player of similar skill level that you enjoy playing with and can compete together at a high level. But how do you create a […]
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Five Keys to Master the Art of Ball Entry
June 2, 2023
Where you enter the ball is extremely important, and who you enter the ball to is even more critical. If it’s an attacking drill, it’s OK to send more balls to your better passers to make sure you get the attacking reps. Great coaches do more than give constructive feedback and develop talent; they also […]
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