Q&A: Are There Better Fueling Options Than Energy Drinks?
The sheer number of energy drinks on the market today is staggering. There are so many options, it might seem as though they should be an integral part of an athlete’s diet. Hockey mom, Wendy, questions the use of such drinks for her son. In the following article, Dr. Christopher Mohr, nutrition spokesperson and consultant, provides Wendy his best advice for nutritionally sound ways to fuel her son’s growing body.
How Twitter is Changing the Face of Recruiting
As one of the hottest social media tools available, Twitter is revolutionizing the way we communicate with each other. The following article is an excerpt from an interview with Chris Krause of the National Collegiate Scouting Association and the association’s Social Media Director, Brian Davidson. The two provide some interesting insight into how this social media phenomenon might impact the world of college recruiting.
Why is Sportsmanship So Important?
Helping your child understand the importance of sportsmanship will not only allow them to develop into a mature athlete, it will enable them to deal with difficult situations away from sports in a positive manner.
Q&A: How Do I Motivate Parents to Volunteer?
The saying “it takes a village” is not just true in parenting, it also applies to youth sports. Keeping a team running smoothly is not just the responsibility of the coach. Rather, it requires help at all levels. Jim Johnson, founder and director of flexxCoach, offers the following advice on the age old issue of getting parents to volunteer.
How to Help Your Child Become a Lifelong Athlete
Parenting a youth athlete is full of pitfalls and pleasures. Parents need to walk the fine line between encouragement and pressure. Without proper parental discretion, too many children will quit sports before they reach their full potential. The following article is an excerpt of an interview Executive Editor TK Stohlman conducted with the author of “Just Let the Kids Play,” youth sports expert and former NBA player, Bob Bigelow.
The Smart Hockey Training Ball – On-Ice Feel on Any Surface
The Smart Hockey Training Ball provides players the ability to practice stickhandling skills on any off-ice surface. The ball mimics the feel of an actual puck and works on virtually any surface. So is it worth it? Here is our review of the Smart Hockey Training Ball:
Four Ways to Help Your Child Handle Stressful Situations
Learning a new sport can be a very stressful situation for some kids. The pressure of meeting new people, learning a new game and having to put all the skills together in a game situation can be overwhelming for a young athlete. The following article provides input on how to help your child deal with stress during youth sports activities.
Let’s Play Hockey Expo 2009 – Power Blade
This article is part of the ongoing Let’s Play Hockey Expo 2009 series presented by DailyHockeyDeal.com. The Let’s Play Hockey Expo is the largest consumer hockey expo in the U.S. In this segment, Executive Editor TK Stohlman interviews J.J. Rosener of Power Blade. Read more
Q&A: What Drills Help Build Puckhandling Skills?
Keeping skills fresh and motivating players to practice during the summer months can be a difficult job. In the following article, President and Director of the New England Hockey Institute, Dennis Chighisola provides some excellent puckhandling drills to keep your player going strong in the summer months.
6 Ways Coaches Can Improve Team Performance
Youth coaches sometimes joke that the ideal youth team is a one full of orphans. Though this approach is one solution to problem parents, there are other practical ways for coaches to work with parents.
