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The Role of Parents
June 2, 2023
Student-athletes must take ownership of their development and game. By blaming outside influences, what does that teach your child? I have been coaching for many years and the level of parental involvement has changed drastically. Today, coaches coach at the college level for the same reasons they have always coached: the love of the game, the […]
Can You Handle Toughness?
June 2, 2023
Coaches make decisions to play or not play players for multiple reasons. The best thing you can do is: “Don’t take it personally.” You think you’re a tough hockey player? We’re talking tough enough to handle some adversity during your hockey career. Tough enough to turn a negative into a positive. Tough enough to keep […]
Saves With a Smile
June 2, 2023
I think that’s really big for women’s hockey to get that recognition from the men’s side of things. I think that will definitely start turning some heads, and hopefully we’ll see more women involved on the men’s side. Don’t mind Maddie—she’s just enjoying the moment. Whether it’s during off-ice training or shutting down Canada in […]
Ten Characteristics of Great Hockey Parents
June 2, 2023
No one, especially kids, want to hear what they did wrong after a loss. Most kids already recognize their own mistakes and have heard from their coach about them. If you only went by news headlines, you may conclude youth sports are filled with “crazy” parents who only care about getting their child a Division […]
Girls’ Lacrosse: Understanding the New Penalty Zone
June 2, 2023
If a major foul by a defensive player occurs below the goal line extended, the player with the ball will go to the nearest dot. The penalty zone is not cleared when a foul is administered at a dot. In 2019 high school and youth girls’ lacrosse will implement several significant rule changes. One change […]
Q&A with USHL Commissioner Tom Garrity
June 2, 2023
“When the situation arose for interim commissioner and they asked me to do it, I was happy and thrilled to do my part and help the league through a period of transition.” GARRITY TOOK OVER THE ROLE FULL-TIME IN MAY AFTER SERVING AS INTERIM COMMISSIONER SINCE NOVEMBER Tom Garrity became the ninth president and commissioner […]
Division I Coaches on Minnesota’s ‘It’ Factor
June 2, 2023
While recruiting players in Minnesota, college hockey coaches know they are getting one thing for sure: well-rounded athletes, not just hockey players. This past year alone, the State of Hockey produced: 18,839 8U players (a new state and national record) 419 NCAA Division I and Division III men’s players 486 NCAA Division I and Division […]
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You Can’t Compete At Your Best Without Healthy Joints
June 2, 2023
Both glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates support joint function and mobility by enhancing the body’s production of glycosaminoglycan (GAGs), which are required to form various important components of joint cartilage. Whether elite or weekend warrior, it pays to invest in joint health To learn more about Thorne Nutritional products and our partnership please click here Thorne has […]
Understanding the Risk of Heat Illness
June 2, 2023
Exertional heat stroke is one of the top three causes of sport related death, however, it can be prevented with proper strategies in place. Summertime has become a prime season for youth lacrosse. Camps, clinics and club tournaments populate the calendar during these months and keep many players heavily engaged with the sport. Summer is, […]
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Wild Leadership Summit Inspires Up-and-Coming Hockey Leaders
June 2, 2023
300 high school and college captains and coaches gathered for an inspired day of learning It’s been a busy summer for Mara McClain, a soon-to-be senior goaltender at Bloomington Jefferson High School in Minnesota. She’s juggling the typical 17-year-old fun in the sun with work as a youth tennis instructor and training for her upcoming […]
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