Issues & Advice

Who says development has to stop outside of practice?

Parents must be activated. The switch needs to be turned on and the level headed parents need to be called to action. The term “Parent Engagement” has become a buzzword in youth soccer recently. Clubs are working to develop parent engagement programs and, likewise, parents are being encouraged to get more involved.  There is some […]

With continued success of the professional teams, and aggressive marketing at the grassroots level, California has plenty of reasons to be optimistic about its youth hockey future. Young boys and girls in California have plenty of choices when it comes to sports: soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, football, dance, martial arts… and that’s just scratching the […]

If all has gone as planned, every player, parent and coach will return with positive feelings and a tighter bond as a team. Hitting the road for an out-of-town tournament can be a rite of passage for any young Minnesota hockey player. Some of the bonds that are created during these short trips – with […]

It’s been about the person you’ve become because of your efforts that maybe didn’t quite make you the exception, but it sure as hell made you exceptional. Penny Oleksiak, Michael Phelps, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Serena Williams, Usain Bolt, Mark Spitz, Danica Patrick. Just to name a few. You probably recognize these exceptional athletes who have become […]

Laidback atmosphere extends to the ice rink for adult league players