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Small Town Hockey: A Minnesota Tradition
June 2, 2023
It’s a deep-rooted part of the culture that has been passed from generation to generation for over a century. Since the early days of hockey in Minnesota, small towns have played a big role in the culture and tradition in the State of Hockey. In fact, small towns dominated the first 25-plus years of organized […]
Learning the Art of Deception
June 2, 2023
“They can watch all the highlights and watch them over and over. Kids are doing things now we never used to do.” Deception is a tool used in almost every sport. A quarterback looks one way, getting a safety to move and zips the ball to the other side of the field. A point guard […]
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The Rise of the MN Boys High School Volleyball Association
June 2, 2023
The most important key is to stay focused on the greater good. Use a logical and simple format as the priority when making decisions. The MN Boys High School Volleyball Association was established in 2018 to create opportunities and support boys playing volleyball in Minnesota high schools. Its mission is to help provide a low cost league and administrative assistance […]
Eight Ways You Know You’re a Swimmer
June 2, 2023
Over your swimming career you’ve snatched tons and tons of swim caps. Now you have a giant stack in your swim bag. ONE Your face is peeling off. No matter how much lotion you put on, your face is still peeling off. Eventually you just give up and accept being a snake. TWO The wet bun […]
Nineteen Ways to Unleash Your Power for Lacrosse in 2019
June 2, 2023
Invite local rec team players to be ball boys/girls at your game, play catch on the field with the players after the game, be honorary players for the day and march out on the field with them. Whether you’re a parent, player, coach, alum or fan, you have the power to enrich the lives of […]
California Youth Football Alliance: Join the Fight to Save Youth Football
June 2, 2023
Tackle football uniquely integrates these values due to the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical requirements of the sport. In February of 2018, a legislative measure AB 2108 (the Safe Youth Football Act-California) was created but failed to be submitted to the committee for consideration because of the efforts of the Save Youth Football Coalition (Save Youth […]
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Build Your Village to Grow Your Club
June 2, 2023
We have parents sign up for an email distribution list at any point during the year, so we have a good base of workers ready and willing to help when we need them. Club directors are crazy busy preparing for the upcoming club season. Days can be quickly filled with submitting uniform orders, registering teams […]
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Minnesota a Model for Youth Sports
June 2, 2023
It’s one of the best, if not the best, in the country because it puts a focus on local play opportunities for children. Making community rinks and sports accessible to as many kids as possible creates a unique environment. Minnesota Hockey’s community-based model is occasionally highlighted as a gold standard for youth hockey, as it […]
Putting the Human in Human Performance
June 2, 2023
While everyone’s basic human needs are the same, we can’t ignore the fact that gaps in nutrition are often caused by different lifestyle factors. The size of the stage you are performing on can vary, but the feeling of accomplishment remains the same. Performance goals can range from regaining the strength to pick up your […]
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A Golden Age of Girls Hockey
June 2, 2023
These incredible numbers will be difficult to sustain as the game increases in popularity around the country and across the world, but for now, it’s safe to say we’re in a golden age of girls hockey in Minnesota. 2018 was a golden year for girls’ and women’s hockey in the United States. Twenty years after […]
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