Issues & Advice

Every player was assigned a coach or volunteer to rotate them through each station every five to six minutes. Record number of Try Hockey participants necessitated adding a second day in December Since 1971, the Howard County (Maryland) Huskies have emphasized many of the components endorsed by USA Hockey and its American Development Model: cross-ice programs, sportsmanship, teamwork, […]

Knowing you’ve tried your hardest – whether you win or lose – may not take away the sting of a loss, but it’ll leave you with a personal satisfaction that you did all you could. Rules set the structure for every sport or activity. The unwritten rules of youth sports are just as important for […]

Allow your child to initiate the games you play together, whether it’s crawling like a cat or kicking a soccer ball. The benefits of family time are pretty clear. Strong family bonds are essential for kids’ social and emotional development and for everyone’s well-being — adults and children. But especially as kids grow, it’s harder and […]

When we try to control their swimming experience, such as pushing for our kids to be in the next higher level group before they’re ready, our kids will lose interest or rebel. When our kids are young, we make all the decisions for them. We choose their clothes, schools, activities, friends, food and bedtimes. But […]

“You give 100 percent all the time and it will pay off.” Ever wonder if what you’re telling your players resonates with them? It’s one of the challenges that comes with coaching. You may think you’re doing everything right and telling them what they need to hear, but are you really connecting? It’s difficult to […]