When he was young, my grandson loved to ask me if I thought he had a chance to “make it” in hockey. He was cute as he approached me with that, but I took my answers pretty seriously. So, I’ll suggest, should parents seriously consider the advice I offered my little guy… If ever I’d…
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Okay, let’s get that last part out of the way — about systematically (and safely) bringing a youngster from one level to the next… You see, I often liken this to the math sciences, asking a hockey parent or coach if he’d recommend a first grader skip right from basic addition and subtraction — never…
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The first Matt lives not far from me, here in Central Florida… Actually, the Pastor at our church pulled me aside after Sunday services one day, suggesting that I might be able to help a young guy who had just begun playing ice hockey. If you know me at all, you know I smiled at…
More Insight into Russian Hockey Training
The source of this Russian hockey training information comes by way of a long ago LinkedIn friend, Elena Segal, who happens to be a Ballet Trainer for athletes in the Anaheim, California area. I’d actually met Elena quite some time ago, but I was reminded of her unique background and current work when she entered…
Only members have been given access to an article and a link about a place where I’ve often purchased off-ice kinds of gear, at a low price and in quantity. Here’s a link to that article about “where to find great gear” — they’re just now advertising 30% off. And remember, I don’t gain any…
This episode center’s around Jack Blatherwick and a piece about “learning new skills”: Play: It’s not just fun – Blatherwick Top 10 Strategies for Learning New Skills – Farheen Gani How to Grow a Super-Athlete – Daniel Coyle