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Eagles Receiver Torrey Smith Helps Give Former Youth Coach the Night of His Life
June 2, 2023
Smith stays true to his word and then some while honoring longtime friend and mentor
A Scientific Approach to Developing Goalies
June 2, 2023
You can’t expect success right away in any difficult enterprise. You have to be patient, you have to make mistakes along the way, and not expect anything to come quickly. Perseverance pays off. SOME USA HOCKEY GOALIES HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING COACHED BY A NOBEL PRIZE WINNER What do hockey goaltenders and scientists have […]
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The Vacation Mindset of Beach Volleyball and It’s Positive Impact on Juniors
June 2, 2023
Let’s kick off the shoes, and toss those stinky knee pads. Let’s hang up the jerseys and grab a tank top. Oh, and on your way out the door, don’t forget your favorite hat, sunglasses and flip flops as we head to the beach! Beach volleyball fosters a relaxed, peaceful and laid back culture from […]
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Setter Checklist: Prep for a Championship
June 2, 2023
A setter doesn’t have to see the blockers move during the play, but can take note immediately after a play and remember what the blockers did in that rotation or against that set. The setter is referred to as the quarterback on the court, the playmaker, or point guard of the team. A setter’s responsibility […]
What Makes Hockey Players Great
June 2, 2023
Great players don’t get anywhere without a solid work ethic. The player that strives to improve at every practice is one that every coach yearns for. Lou Nanne is a Minnesota hockey legend. He was an All-American, league MVP and remains the first and only defenseman to ever win the WCHA scoring title while at […]
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Hockey Neutral Zone Regroup Drill
June 2, 2023
Remind your D to not stand still while making passes in open ice; keep moving. Purpose: Create a hectic, fast-paced environment so your defensemen learn to transition the puck in the neutral zone with crisp, accurate passes while keeping their heads up and eyes on the play. Also, this drill encourages proper puck support and creativity […]
Safety of Artificial Turf Fields Questioned
June 2, 2023
Studies show no link between turf fields' rubber pellets and long-term health risks
First-Generation Hockey Player Overcomes Obstacles
June 2, 2023
“Because in the end, the game is fun and the support of all my teammates and coaches helped me overcome.” Like almost everyone else, Jackie Houston began playing organized hockey with a team of toddling 8-year-olds. The only difference is that she was 13. And she’s black. A Boston native raised in foster care, Houston […]
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How Two Iowa Prep Stars Showed their Championship Mettle Even in Defeat
June 2, 2023
By wrestling each other, Brody Teske and Alex Thomsen proved they weren’t concerned with records or high school legacies
Jalen Hurts Football
Alabama’s Jalen Hurts Quietly Shows Young Athletes How to Handle Adversity
June 2, 2023
Benched Crimson Tide quarterback was the epitome of class during, after national title game
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