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Kendall Coyne Schofield Changes Landscape of Women’s Hockey in One Week
February 10, 2019
Coyne Schofield is first all-time at Northeastern in career goals and points, but she also was a communications major and covered the men’s hockey team as a reporter as her schedule permitted. AFTER GOING STRIDE-FOR-STRIDE WITH NHL’S FASTEST SKATERS, U.S. STANDOUT TRIED HER HAND AT BROADCASTING In one week, Olympic gold medalist Kendall Coyne Schofield […]
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Five Ways to Help Your Team Find Passion
February 10, 2019
Some athletes will make you scratch your head or laugh, and some will help you be a better coach for them.  One of the greatest opportunities we have as a coach is to help our athletes understand that being passionate about life, not just sports, is what can drive them to live a very happy […]
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What Education Is Needed to Become a Professional Football Player?
February 3, 2019
Since the average NFL career only lasts about three years, there is much value to a football player earning a degree while they have a chance. Becoming a professional football player requires stamina, strength and ambition. What it does not require is a formal education. While NFL athletes do not specifically go to school to […]
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10 Minutes a Day for Happier Parents and Swimmers
February 3, 2019
Writing about why the positive events in your life happened may seem awkward at first, but please stick with it for one week. It will get easier. I discovered a simple exercise that can help us—and our kids—with our mental well-being and happiness. Our kids work hard every day to improve technique, speed and endurance. […]
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Minnesota Hockey Pioneer Winny Brodt-Brown Blazes Trail for Next Generation of Stars
February 1, 2019
Despite plenty of awards and titles, Brodt-Brown never became an Olympian, and her professional journey has been packed with potholes. 
USA's gold medallists Kikkan Randall and Jessica Diggins stand on the podium at the Pyeongchang Olympics
5 Female Olympians that Stand Out from the Crowd
February 1, 2019
Meet five women that stood out on the world's largest stage, the Olympics.
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How to Create Better Sports Parents
January 31, 2019
Parent don’t want to see their children fail. However, by not allowing your athlete to fail you are preventing him/her from developing mental toughness. Parents can set the precedent for the athlete’s mental toughness. How parents behave and communicate before an event, during an event and after an event is the precedent that is set. […]
Pro’s and Con’s of Puck Hogs
January 31, 2019
Another key aspect is explaining to players how their actions affect the rest of the team, as young players may not understand the ripple effect that occurs. At times, it seems like every team has one. That one kid who refuses to pass the puck, regardless of how open their teammates are. To say it’s […]
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Matt Vernon Writing Own Legacy in Goal
January 31, 2019
Aberdeen Wings netminder with a famous last name coming into his own   Mike Vernon did not necessarily want his son to play goalie growing up.                Matt Vernon found himself pushed toward the position, not by his father, but because of his father, the 1997 Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the most valuable player of the Stanley Cup Playoffs […]
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Five C’s of Excellent Youth Coaches
January 30, 2019
Excellent coaches know how and when to provide feedback or support, to hold kids accountable and to do so in a manner that builds players’ motivation and confidence. Coaches are the face of every youth sport organization. They have the opportunity to lead, inspire and develop young players on a daily basis, and how they […]
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