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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 […]
How Do I Deal With This Behavior?
June 2, 2023
Coaches need to give players room to figure things out and sometimes that can be frustrating for both students and teachers. One of the most common questions from burgeoning coaches at the USA Hockey coaching education clinics are tied to player behavior and how to approach it. “We have coaches who work with players, especially […]
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NCAA Eligibility Center: Do I Need a Profile Page or an Account?
June 2, 2023
There are only two scenarios when a college coach needs you registered with the NCAA
Women Athletes and Energy Balance
June 2, 2023
Inadequate nutritional intake and disordered eating habits aren’t always obvious. They can occur in adolescents and young adults of any weight, shape or size. Are you in energy balance? And what does that term actually mean? If you are an athlete, or a coach or parent of an athlete, then the importance of energy balance […]
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The Case Against Locking Youth Athletes Into One Position
June 2, 2023
It’s difficult to predict a young athlete’s physical development, so have them play multiple positions
Mom and Dad’s Goals for the Season
June 2, 2023
Instead of focusing on the mistakes made, make it a goal to find and share a handful of specific positives to boost kids’ confidence and self-esteem. In anticipation of the new season, players are encouraged to set goals for themselves – learn or improve on specific skills, be a good teammate, take on a leadership […]
Benefits of Going to Local Clinics
June 2, 2023
Lomonaco’s confidence on the ice has skyrocketed. He was never a big hockey fan until his son picked up the sport and dad wanted to have a fun bonding experience. Tom Lomonaco didn’t care if he’d only been playing hockey for five months, he wanted to improve as quickly as possible. So when he saw […]
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Coach Tips for Dealing with New Club Athletes and Parents
June 2, 2023
Since parents are paying for club fees, they have a right to express their concerns about the team. Club coaches should be open to this, but that does not mean it’s an invitation for venting a laundry list of complaints. Club volleyball can sometimes present a challenging situation for parents and athletes. That’s because the […]
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Nutrition 101 for Athletes
June 2, 2023
In addition to needing adequate calories, athletes can also be at risk of having deficiencies of several specific nutrients. This article provides an excellent overview of nutrition 101 for athletes – from proteins, fats, and carbs to specific vitamins and minerals. While a healthy diet is the first line of defense against energy and nutrient […]
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Recruiting and Recovery After an Injury
June 2, 2023
Injured or not, grades are still the most important thing
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