Nature Versus Nurture In Hockey

Nature Versus Nurture In Hockey

Just to kick things off with a little  excitement, watch as much of this video as you’d like (there’s not going to be a test at the end — LOL).  By the way, although there’s a lot of  hockey mentioned in this post, I’m going to suggest that parents and  coaches in other sports will ultimately…

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Hockey Parent: Coach Relationships

Hockey Parent: Coach Relationships

Okay, so a fresh season got underway a few months back, with a whole  bunch of players reporting to their new teams and their new coaches. Personally, I’ve always liked to see each of my new players — or my new team —  as a blank canvas on which to paint a new masterpiece (okay,…

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Starting ‘Em Right

Starting ‘Em Right

Subtitle:  “How To Instill Skills, Confidence And A Love Of The Game” I honestly think every coach and parent should listen to this presentation often, no matter his or her level of competition.   I’d even make it mobile — and put it on an mp3 player, a CD or an ipod, so that you can…

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