Many parents of goalies struggle with what to say when goaltending is sometimes viewed as an individual sport within a team game. Q: My son is a goalie on a 12U team and he has a goalie partner who is really good, at least one step ahead of my son. The coaches are great, and play […]

Detroit Red Wings goaltending coach and goalie parent Jeff Salajko spoke with USA Hockey about all things goalies and goaltender development. Jeff Salajko coaches goalies with drastically different skill levels – Pee Wees and the pros. But oddly enough – just like with offensive and defensive skill work – he does a lot of the […]

Along with skating, puckhandling is another skill that is often overlooked for goaltenders, but shouldn’t be ignored. At the highest level, goaltender is often considered the most important position. A netminder is relied upon to make – and hopefully not break – a team’s season. However, at the youth level, goaltenders are often the forgotten […]

Cruyff emphasized family, fun and sports as a tool for community good

New England native is inextricably linked to soccer legend Johan Cruyff

Larry McKenzie taps into the hearts of the 'roughest, toughest' kids in north Minneapolis

In today's version of hockey, puck possession is more coveted than big hits

Volleyball is a sport dominated by strength and power. Players need power in their legs to get high in the air and strength in their upper body to spike, block, and dig balls. A volleyball-specific strength and conditioning program can optimize a player’s performance on the court. Whether athletes are still developing or competing at […]

Simple pre-planning allows you to become more in synch with your players and assistants

ULTIMATE FRISBEE? FREEZE TAG? SHARKS AND MINNOWS? DODGE BALL? RELAYS? WHAT DO THESE GAMES HAVE TO DO WITH THE GAME OF LACROSSE? For young athletes, simple games can be very useful in the development of both athleticism and physical literacy. Lacrosse is a sport with which there are numerous technical and tactical situations where athletes have to read […]