Volume 5 Issue 10 | October 29, 2018
Teach Responsibility with Hockey Challenges
By Minnesota Hockey - Ever wish you could get your child to pick up their toys or throw their garbage away or do the dishes without having to tell them?

Little tasks around the house that kids leave undone can drive parents crazy at times. Yet, how often do you pick up those toys or the garbage yourself because you’re in a hurry or are tired of looking at them, instead of requiring your child to do so?
While these are seemingly insignificant examples, situations similar to this occur every day and are key opportunities to teach kids responsibility.

As Karen Ruskin, Psy.D., told Care.com, "kids who do not have responsibilities feel entitled and think the world will always do it for them."
ILLINOIS NEWS
With the Help of Dan Jablonic, AHAI Kids Learning Hockey the ADM Way
By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI - Dan Jablonic isn’t going to sit back and watch from a distance, he’s a hands-on instructor. He strives to achieve positive results.

So, when the new USA Hockey ADM Regional Manager was on the ice working with coaches and hockey players at Franklin Park in September, parents, coaches and players got a taste of what’s to come for the future.

“I saw his energy, his excitement on the ice,” AHAI American Development Model (ADM) Coordinator Jim Clare said. “That translates to the other coaches and the kids.”
16 Illinois Rinks/Associations to Host Try Hockey For Free Events
On Saturday, November 10th, USA Hockey and 16 local association across Illinois will host Try Hockey For Free Day Events!

Click button to find the closest Try Hockey event to you. For any questions, please contact us at (719) 538-1124 or email comeplayyouthhockey@usahockey.org.
ADM ACROSS AMERICA
Atlantic District 8U Cross-Ice Jamboree Launches Season in Festive Style
By USA Hockey - More than 10 years ago, USA Hockey’s Atlantic District set out to create an event that would support the ADM initiative, combining the aspects of cross-ice hockey with grouping teams into similar skill levels for 8U players. At the same time, organizers wanted to begin the new season with a festive atmosphere, where kids could not only compete, but create fun memories that would last well beyond their hockey playing days.
USA HOCKEY ADM NEWS
8U: Q-and-A: The On-Ramp to the NHL?
By maintaining a patient, long-term athlete development approach, you will enjoy the journey with you child significantly more.
Positions at 10U: The Good, the bad and the Bubble Hockey
At the 10U level, players should be learning to play multiple positions instead of being pigeonholed at an early age as forwards or defense. 
Teaching Effective Communication at 12U
An emphasis on communication this season will not only help your child on the ice, but also in life.
MULTIMEDIA
Silence on the Sidelines Lets Kids Learn and Coaches Coach
The Bulldozer Parent Who Protects Their Kids from Life Lessons
COACHING NEWS & INFORMATION
10U Q-and-A: Warm-Up Wonders
Q: I run a local rink and one of my 10U coaches asked me what they should be doing for warmups, both off- and on-ice. What should I tell him?

A: This is a great question and we get it often. First we have to ask ourselves, “What is the purpose of warmups in both situations?” And remember, a 10-year-old should warm up much differently than a 16-year-old. 
On-Ice Drill: Double Support
Off-Ice Drill: Sprint Progression
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