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Characteristics of Coachable Kids
June 2, 2023
A simple act such as giving a teammate a stick tap on the shin pads and a quick word of encouragement can have a huge impact on the entire team. Whether the driving force is a passion for the game of hockey, making a positive impact on kids or providing kids an opportunity to play, […]
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Four Ways to Reach Out to College Coaches
June 2, 2023
As you employ these suggestions in your outreach to volleyball programs, remember that college coaches recruit talent – if you have the ability to make their team better, then they will recruit you. For college coaches, the regular season has ended (except if the program made the NCAA tournament) and the crazy season has started. […]
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Three Keys to Earning Your Fair Play Point
June 2, 2023
The Fair Play program was originally implemented during the 2004-05 season, as a component of Minnesota Hockey’s Hockey Education Program (HEP), with the goal of promoting safety and good sportsmanship. Since then, Fair Play has been lauded as one of the top behavior influencing programs in youth hockey. Fair Play is based on the premise […]
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Travel Nutrition During the Holiday Season
June 2, 2023
Take care of your body while traveling to feel your best when you arrive. Colder temperatures and the holiday season often mean increased travel – and with it, increased stress. Taking care of your body while traveling will ensure that you feel your best when you arrive at your destination. The Importance of Gut Health […]
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Recruiting Club Level vs. High School
June 2, 2023
As the sport has continued to evolve and grow, college programs have evolved, and so did the methods of recruiting. Current polls tell us that over 85 percent of college coaches recruit at the club level versus high school. There are legitimate reasons for the majority of collegiate recruiting in the sport to be tied to club […]
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12U Q&A: How to Talk to Your Goalie
June 2, 2023
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 […]
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Four Positive Trends in Junior Volleyball
June 2, 2023
Participation numbers remain on the rise
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Seven Steps to Implement a Code of Ethics in Your Volleyball Club
June 2, 2023
Mutual respect has always been a tentacle for fostering an agreeable atmosphere, especially when all parties concerned are in agreement that the primary interest is the protection of our youth. Having been the President of Eastside Volleyball Club for the last 22 years, having served on a High School Board of Education during the Columbine […]
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Coaching Hockey’s Most Important Position
June 2, 2023
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 […]
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A Season-Long Plan for Coaching Your Goaltenders
June 2, 2023
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 […]
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