3. IS IT BETTER TO PLAY AT A HIGHER LEVEL OR GET MORE ICE TIME?
Is it better to play higher-level Hockey or get more ice time? See the answer by age, role, coaching quality, development needs, confidence and pathway.
Youth Hockey
COACH JANE – Receive Equal Playing Time or Fair Playing Time?
U5–U7 Answer: Equal playing time should be the default. At this age, the priority is participation, confidence, learning, and fun. Kids need touches, shifts, mistakes,… Read More »COACH JANE – Receive Equal Playing Time or Fair Playing Time?
PRESIDENT MARK – U5–U7 – What Families Need to Know Before Tryouts?
U5–U7 hockey tryouts should not feel like a child is auditioning for a professional contract. At this age, the useful purpose of an evaluation is… Read More »PRESIDENT MARK – U5–U7 – What Families Need to Know Before Tryouts?
COACH JANE – JOEY – How to Plan Hockey Practices That Develop Every Player
Coaching – Leadership & Development BRAIN™ Coaching – Table of Contents How to Plan Hockey Practices That Develop Every Player The difference between an average… Read More »COACH JANE – JOEY – How to Plan Hockey Practices That Develop Every Player
AFTER CHILDHOOD – When the Final Whistle Blows
Supporting Your Child Beyond Competitive Hockey. Helping Families Celebrate the Journey, Embrace New Beginnings, and Remember What Really Matters Article Every hockey career ends. For… Read More »AFTER CHILDHOOD – When the Final Whistle Blows
KNOWLEDGE – Preparing for Junior Hockey
Life Beyond Minor Hockey (U16–U18) Helping Families Support Big Decisions Without Losing Perspective Article The U16 to U18 years represent one of the most exciting—and… Read More »KNOWLEDGE – Preparing for Junior Hockey
MENTAL GAME – Supporting Players Through Competition Growth U13–U14
Helping Young Athletes Navigate Competition, Confidence, and Character During the Teen Years Article – MENTAL PREP The U13 to U14 years are among the most… Read More »MENTAL GAME – Supporting Players Through Competition Growth U13–U14
PLAYER POSITIVE – Focus On What You Can Control
One of the most important lessons hockey teaches players has nothing to do with skating, shooting, passing, or scoring. It teaches them where to focus… Read More »PLAYER POSITIVE – Focus On What You Can Control
PLAYER POSITIVE™- Consistency Beats Intensity
PLAYER POSITIVE – Every player wants results. They want to skate faster. Shoot harder. Score more goals. Make the top team. Earn more ice time.… Read More »PLAYER POSITIVE™- Consistency Beats Intensity
PLAYER POSITIVE — Teamwork Turns Talent Into Success
Teamwork Turns Talent Into Success: Why Great Hockey Teams Achieve More Together TEAMWORK – Talent is important in Hockey. Speed matters. Skill creates opportunities. Confidence… Read More »PLAYER POSITIVE — Teamwork Turns Talent Into Success