IN THIS ISSUE
When Other Parents - Not Coaches - Are the Problem
Kendall Coyne to Speak at Level 1 CEP Clinic at United Center
Effective Goal Setting for Young Athletes
Rocky Mountain Hockey Continues to Soar
Oilers Attracting Kids to Ice in Sunny San Diego
Video: Tony DiCicco: Confidence from Coaches, Parents & Teammates
Video: Danton Cole: Teaching Moments
Just for Coaches:
On- and Off-Ice Practice Plans
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Volume 3 Issue 9
September 22, 2016
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WHEN OTHER PARENTS - NOT COACHES - ARE THE PROBLEM
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By Michael Rand, USA Hockey ~ When it comes to kids getting burned out on hockey, Dionne Koller has a different twist on an all-too-familiar story.
Her 14-year-old son recently skated away from the sport, declaring, "I'm not having fun anymore" and that hockey had become a "job."
The problem, though, wasn't coaches. It wasn't other players. And it wasn't his own parents.
Instead, it was the collective culture created by aggressive parents of other players that led him to decide a sport he had played since mites was no longer for him.
Koller, who didn't want her son's name used in case he decides someday to return to hockey, nevertheless lays out a cautionary tale as an example of another way in which overbearing adults can infringe on the happiness of kids playing a game.
What Happened?
Koller, a sports law professor in the Baltimore area who has a background in youth sports, said her son was a good player on competitive travel teams throughout various age levels.
"But a couple things happened," Koller said. "Parent involvement as the boys got older was one, and then checking got introduced. Parents went from just watching the game and wanting a win to wanting to see hits." FULL ARTICLE>>
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KENDALL COYNE TO SPEAK AT LEVEL 1 CEP CLINIC AT UNITED CENTER OCTOBER 2ND
Coaches, are you looking for a Level 1 AHAI/USA Hockey CEP clinic to attend? The Chicago Blackhawks will host a Level 1 Clinic on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at the United Center from 8:30am to 4:00pm.
USA Olympian and 4-time World Champion, Kendall Coyne, will be speaking about her road to being an Olympian and the impact of coaching on her career.
Register TODAY as space is limited! Pre-advanced online registration is required; no one will be admitted at the door. Check the
USA Hockey website for details about USA Hockey CEP Clinics, online age specific modules and Coaching Certification process. All Coaches MUST BE CERTIFIED by December 31, 2016. If you have any questions, please contact
Paul Jakubowski.
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EFFECTIVE GOAL SETTING FOR YOUNG ATHLETES
By Dave Pond, USA Hockey ~ Winning goal. Game 7. Stanley Cup Final.
It's a dream constantly played out by young boys and girls across the country.
But here's the truth: you've got a better shot at winning the lottery than a kid has at becoming either an NHL player or an Olympian. And that's OK.
There's so much more to the game than making it to the NHL or earning an NCAA Division I scholarship. Hockey is fun, first and foremost, and it builds discipline, character and camaraderie, traits that will help your child grow into a successful young man or woman regardless if they medal or hoist the Cup.
So back to Game 7 and Olympic gold. Don't hesitate to let your kids dream. However, at the same time, it's imperative that parents and coaches alike help young players set realistic, tangible goals they can aim for, because those are the goals that will help them improve their skills and enjoy the game at the same time. FULL ARTICLE>>
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOCKEY CONTINUES TO SOAR
By Mike Scandura, USA Hockey ~
If Summit Youth Hockey keeps growing like it is, its home in Breckenridge, Colorado, may soon have a sport that rivals skiing in popularity.
According to Director Chris Miller, the organization has increased its membership by an average of 15 percent annually over the last three years.
Among many reasons for growth, one that Miller is quick to cite is USA Hockey's American Development Model.
"Our coaches have embraced the ADM," said Miller. "They understand age-specific hockey training and continue their education after reaching required training levels.
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OILERS ATTRACTING KIDS TO THE ICE IS SUNNY SAN DIEGO
By Mike Scandura, USA Hockey ~
The definition of "wow" as a verb is "to gain an enthusiastic response from and to thrill."
That's what San Diego Ice Arena Oilers Hockey Director Craig Sterling wants to elicit from children who are interested in joining this program.
"We have a 'wow' program," said Sterling. "We want to make sure when somebody walks into our building that we wow them. We want to make sure they have the best time at our rink."
The obvious question is how do the Oilers accomplish this? FULL ARTICLE>>
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TONY DiCICCO:
Confidence from Coaches, Parents & Teammates
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DANTON COLE:
Teaching Moments
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Tony DiCicco, Former Head Coach of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, discusses the importance of having mental toughness and confidence when playing sports. Click HERE for more information.
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Danton Cole, Head Coach of the USA Hockey NTDP team shares how when your opponent Is not playing by the rules it can be a teaching moment.
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PRACTICE PLANS FOR ON-ICE
8U/10U Off-Side Game
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PRACTICE PLANS FOR DRYLAND
Motor Skill Development
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Purpose: To teach 8U players (or refresh 10U players) about the concept of staying on-side. This is a great game to get your players familiar with the off-side rule, especially those who are entering 10U hockey.
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Great video for motor skill development from Joe Bonnett, regional manager for USA Hockey's American Development Model.
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