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Parenting

Let’s Play Hockey Expo 2009 - Total Hockey

This article is part of the ongoing Let’s Play Hockey Expo 2009 series presented by DailyHockeyDeal.com. The Let’s Play... 

Q&A: Is it Time to Quit Hockey?

Here is an intriguing reader question from Nick regarding whether or not his son should just give up on hockey given uncertainty... 

Let’s Play Hockey Expo 2009 - Skinner Hockey

This article is part of the ongoing Let’s Play Hockey Expo 2009 series presented by DailyHockeyDeal.com. The Let’s Play... 

Coaching

The Importance of Long Term Planning

The most common problem facing trainers and coaches today regarding developing young athletes over time is the ability to... 

How to Improve Your Coaching by Listening

The Greek philosopher Diogenes once said, “We have two ears and one tongue so that we would listen more and talk less.” ... 

Getting Players to Practice with Intensity

Most coaches have faced the challenge of getting athletes to practice with a purpose. Keeping young players engaged and excited... 

Team Management

How To Better Manage Emotions in Youth Sports

Youth sports can be an emotional experience. The physical activity of the kids can often spill onto the sidelines and into... 

How to Improve Player and Coach Relationships

It is not uncommon for an athlete to “bump heads” with at least one coach throughout their playing career. However, this... 

How to Build Team Unity

If you want your team to have success, you need to build unity. It’s not always easy to do when coaching youth sports,... 

Youth Sports Character

Teaching Players the Importance of Right and Wrong

Research shows that sports participation is actually eroding the moral reasoning of many athletes.  The good news is that... 

A Parent’s Role in Character Development

Winning the game is not the responsibility of the parent.  Only the coach and athlete can control that outcome.  However,... 

How to Help Your Player Stay Positive

When a child is learning a new sport it can be easy for them to become discouraged. Sometimes this can lead to negative thoughts... 

Recruiting

The Five Types of Questions You Must Ask a College Recruiter

Working with a college recruiter can seem a bit overwhelming if you are unprepared.  The following article from the National... 

Using the Internet to Research Schools

With the advent of the Internet, research has become so much easier.  However, with so many colleges to choose from, online... 

What Recruiters are REALLY Looking For

While recruiters are always looking for players who demonstrate superior athletic ability, that is not the only quality they... 

Nutrition and Health

Keeping Your Athlete Safe

As a parent, you play an important role in the safety of your youth athlete. These tips offer helpful advice as you strive... 

What You Should Know About Asthma

According to WebMD, nearly 6.5 million children suffer from asthma.  The incidents of the disorder, which is characterized... 

Should Kids Play with Pain?

After a tough practice it is normal for muscles to be sore or tight.  Pain is a regular part of participating in sports,... 

Equipment

Questions to Ask When Selecting Hockey Pants

When looking at which hockey pants to buy you will want to ask yourself a couple questions. First, analyze your playing style.... 

How to Properly Maintain Hockey Equipment

Hockey equipment can be a big financial investment. Keeping this investment in the best possible condition can be difficult,... 

Hockey Equipment 101– More Than a Pair of Skates

For those just starting out in a youth hockey program, the endless supply of equipment needs might seem overwhelming.  However,... 

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