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Use Your Nerves to Fuel Performance
June 2, 2023
“Just let go of some of the anxiety and think, I’m standing on a sheet of ice, with my buddies, playing a really, really fun game,” said Storm. “Enjoy it rather than stress about what’s going to happen later.” Nerves and excitement – two words often used to describe that familiar feeling of “butterflies” or […]
The Three D’s of a Successful Practice
June 2, 2023
If we want our players to be better equipped to attack, then we need to incorporate games that include purpose-driven directional play. We practice to prepare for competition and hope that the concepts we’re teaching transfer to the competition. Notice I used the term “concept” above and not skill. A concept is the idea of […]
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Selling Your Club and Retaining Last Year’s Athletes
June 2, 2023
Retaining players from last year requires a different approach than selling to the new players. Your club’s retention rate should be about 80 percent. You will never make everyone happy. It is the time of year most Club Directors dislike. You must position your club against other clubs and make a case for why an […]
Seven Development Tips From Around the World
June 2, 2023
We’re going to give them the best age-appropriate training and environment that we can to let them thrive. We’re not going to train our 8-year-olds like they’re on the high school team. Can you imagine not keeping score during your child’s 12U/Pee Wee game? Not recording statistics or standings throughout the season? Having every child […]
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How Prospects Should Handle Saying No to a School
June 2, 2023
Coaches say the worst way to learn about a recruit's commitment is on social media
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Fencer Earns First U.S. Medal of Youth Olympics After Sportsmanship Act
June 2, 2023
Olympic athlete pays it forward, then wins a medal.
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Destiny’s Child and The Longshot: U.S. Volleyball Tandem Is Oddly Effective
June 2, 2023
Paths to Youth Olympic Games for Tim Brewster and John Schwengel couldn’t have been more different
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Hockey Drill Focuses on Defense, Passing
June 2, 2023
Purpose: To compete 2v2 and compete defensively to steal pucks, defend and make good outlet passes. This drills does a great job of changing the “hockey role” of the players, since they must act and think quickly as they change roles from offense to defense. This drill also activates the offensive mind and feet with a […]
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 […]
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State of Hockey Spotlight: Virginia
June 2, 2023
“By the time teams are leaving, they’re trying to register for next year’s event to make sure they’re able to come back,” Rabideaux said. “The demand to participate is absolutely incredible.” Hockey has been woven into Minnesota’s Iron Range for generations, and the Virginia Amateur Hockey Association’s commitment to keeping costs low is paying dividends […]
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