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Too Much Fortnite?
June 2, 2023
Do you really need another tournament, another three days of hockey in June, when you could be out on the lake, having experiences with your family and friends that you’ll remember for the rest of your life? Your kid is obsessed with Fortnite. Do you let them play it every night? Your son’s favorite food is ice cream. Do […]
Girls Skate With Their Heroes at Detroit Ice Party
June 2, 2023
“It’s very inspiring that as a young woman to be in a rink that’s full of other women who are strong and fast, and have the skills for my daughter, who’s so new to the sport, to be able to watch that and see that is really incredible,” When U.S. Women’s National Team defender Lee […]
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Five Keys to Better Setting
June 2, 2023
When setters use these techniques, hitters are able to get their feet to the ball and take their eyes off the set, which improves their court vision and helps them put the ball down. Micah Christenson Setter, U.S. Men’s Indoor National Team “The most important job of a setter is to set a hittable ball. […]
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Ten Great Reasons to Love Volleyball
June 2, 2023
How did volleyball become your child’s sport? Do you now eat, breathe and live the game? We are certainly glad you chose volleyball, and it’s a great choice for your child’s health and well-being. Why? Let us tell you… As a parent, knowing the “why” is very important. A couple of years ago, my son, […]
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Seven Keys to Blocking In Beach Volleyball
June 2, 2023
Another tip is don’t jump too close to the net because it is harder to penetrate over the net. Plus you have a better chance of touching the net. The blocker has a strategic role in beach that can be broken up into a few different segments. Think of playing defense as having two defenders, […]
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Five Keys to Playing Well in the Wind
June 2, 2023
“When playing with a side wind, it’s difficult to hit a ball drifting away from you. Rather than attacking from the bad side, run a back set with the wind.” Ready for the beach volleyball season? Beach national qualifiers have already begun, and it’s time to hone your game to qualify for the USA National Beach Tour-Junior […]
Managing Game Day Jitters in Playoffs
June 2, 2023
Just because it’s the playoffs doesn’t mean everything changes. You’ve been practicing and playing since the fall. Be confident in what you’ve been doing between then and now. It’s playoff time! That means emotions will be running strong as hockey teams at all levels play to keep their seasons going in hopes of winning championships. […]
Richmond Men’s Hockey Alums Keep Competitive Fire Burning
June 2, 2023
“I love hockey,” he said. “It is a great sport and there is really nothing like being around your teammates. That is why I have my 6-year-old daughter playing. It is great for building life lessons.” Once a Richmond Spider, always a Richmond Spider. At least that seems to be the case for a group […]
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USA Hockey’s American Development Model Gains Traction in Other Sports
June 2, 2023
Ben Frank, a Canadian based in California, had a hockey epiphany in Pittsburgh. Originally from Toronto, Frank thrived in youth and junior hockey and then played collegiately at the University of Toronto before heading to California to play professional roller hockey. In 2011, Frank operated the thriving Wildcats Hockey Club out of Riverside, California, and […]
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Free Ice Time, Read All About It
June 2, 2023
On Saturday, February 23, parents all across the United States have the opportunity to watch their kids “take their second first steps.” Saturday marks the sixth day of Hockey Week Across America, an annual celebration for the last twelve years. The week, aimed toward celebrating the hockey community and engaging new coaches, players, officials, and […]
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