More Than An Athlete
The Most Often Asked Question By Youth Hockey Parents
Said yet another way, “What can I do to support my child’s development and help them improve their skills in youth hockey?”
Read MoreHow Parents and Supporters Can Make a Difference
Parents and supporters play a vital role in creating a positive and supportive environment that fosters a team’s success and cultivates a strong hockey culture. By understanding their influence and implementing key strategies, parents and supporters can maximize their impact and contribute to a thriving hockey community…
Read MoreBalancing Your Child’s Hockey Journey ~
As parents, we want the best for our children, and supporting their hockey journey is a significant part of that. However, it’s crucial to strike a healthy balance between their athletic pursuits and other aspects of life. In this post, we’ll explore practical tips on how to best support and advocate for our child’s hockey journey while maintaining a well-rounded and balanced lifestyle…
Read MoreHow to be a good hockey parent
In this post, we’ll explore practical tips and insights on how to be a good hockey parent, fostering an environment that nurtures your youngster’s development, well-being, and love for the game…
Read MoreHockey Team Building
First, with the off-season now upon us, coaches should be considering ways to prepare their teams for next fall.
Secondly, I discovered long ago that good teams tend to begin with a lot of small factions or even cliques, and some of the ideas shared below are just right for breaking down a lot barriers between those groups…
Read MoreFinding the Right Hockey Team for a Young Girl
A “Concerned Mom” from Delaware can’t find a girls’ hockey program for her daughter, so she’s seeking advice about allowing her 8-year to play on a “boys’ team”…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 36
I can’t emphasize enough all the advice offered in this show. In fact, if a parent or coach who deals with young ones isn’t aware of this information, there’s a danger that their young athlete/s will forever be behind in athletic development…
Read MoreMust I Mix Hockey and Politics?
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Read MoreLeading Canadian neurosurgeon recommends ban on body checking in hockey until age 18
In light of the revelation about the mishandling of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion, conversations about the role of concussions in many sports, especially youth hockey, have been reinvigorated. Dr. Charles Tator, a prominent Canadian neurosurgeon, Order of Canada recipient, and director of the Canadian Concussion Centre (CCC) at Toronto Western Hospital, spoke with…
Read MoreDo Schools Kill Creativity?
Precious, or what? Okay, I’m hoping by now you’ve gotten the sense that creativity can be stifled within our educational institutions. That established, however, I wonder if you’ve ever considered the possibility that a rather old sport — with so much tradition — can also squelch unique spirits and ingenuity. Huh? Just think… If it…
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