Playing hard and having fun is also a big part of USA Hockey’s American Development Model, which the Admirals have implemented over the past six years. The club officially became a model association in 2016, fully committing themselves to the highest standards of youth hockey development. Play hard. Have fun. Those are more than words […]

To get a feel for everyday life as a college athlete, here are five important but overlooked questions you should ask college coaches. Touring a college campus on an official or unofficial visit is a great way to determine whether you can see yourself going to school there. To get the most out of your […]

With millions of new users on the SportsEngine mobile app, we are here to answer your account and profile questions to ensure you’re set up properly this season. Over the past couple years or so, we’ve released quite a few features in the mobile app that has greatly improved how teams communicate and interact. This has […]

Bob Mancini, a regional manager for USA Hockey’s American Development Model, has some thoughts on why 10U hockey still requires a look at the big picture and a focus on skill development over results. If 8U is about cross-ice hockey and fundamental skill-building, there is perhaps a tendency to rush into opposites at 10U. As […]

Coaches, continue to develop your craft- read leadership and coaching books, learn from your peer group and become the coach your athletes deserve. Most coaches will tell you a high percentage of sports, and life for that matter, is played between your ears. If you have played or coached sports long enough you know that […]

Being a coachable listener means keeping an open mind and considering another point of view. College coaches can not only read body language, but they can also spot those student-athletes who are coachable and those are often the more prized recruits. While it may be true that being a coachable athlete requires zero talent, what […]

“Not only do they benefit academically but also from a social, spiritual and athletic perspective. They have the opportunity to represent their school and get a great foundation for the rest of their lives.” If the American Collegiate Hockey Association were limited to a single hashtag to describe its impact on the game, it would be #Opportunity. […]

“We found that focusing less on goals or performance and more on improvement takes a lot of the stress and anxiety away.” Fifty-fifty vision, rapid processing, anticipation and quick decision-making. These are keys to developing a high hockey IQ, according to Minnetonka High School boys head coach Sean Goldsworthy. Hockey IQ, he says, is just […]

Youth sports are the highlight of many a childhood. The friendships forged and memories made combine to make an unforgettable experience. But getting your kids to these events can be a challenge. And when you have more than one kid? Even harder. So what’s a sports parent to do? Follow these tips and you’ll be […]

Target schools should be realistic fits based on your child’s athletic and academic achievements. Being a college student-athlete is about more than sports—it’s also about getting an education that will set you up for success for life. To help families identify schools where they would most likely achieve academic and athletic success, we created the […]