Q&A – How Young is Too Young for Serious Travel Hockey?
All parents want to give their child the very best. However, placing too much emphasis on travel hockey at a young age may do more harm than good for young players. In the following article, John Shorey, author of the Hockey Made Easy instruction manual and President of an Ontario junior ‘B’ hockey league, addresses a reader submitted question regarding this very subject. Read more
How Do You Deal with a Negative Coach?
Last week we asked you to share how you deal with a negative coach. The individual who provided the best answer would win a $50 gift certificate to HockeyShot.com. You came through with flying colors, offering such great advice, we couldn’t narrow the winner down to just one. As a result this week’s contest has two winners! Congratulations to Deb Gonzalez and Jeremy Colarelli for providing the following winning responses: Read more
Avalanche Announce CAHA Player Pass
In an effort to grow the game of hockey and provide special experiences to the youth hockey community, the Colorado Avalanche and Colorado Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) are proud to present the CAHA Player Pass. Read more
Create Your Own Hockey Training Room with Flooring Tiles
HockeyShot Floor Tiles are a new training aid that helps players create their own training room while simulating the feel of the ice surface. So are they worth it? Here’s our our review of the HockeyShot Flooring Tiles: Read more
Is Your Athlete Suffering from Over Training?
Today’s child athlete is pushed and pulled in many directions. While being involved in extra curricular activities helps build a well rounded child and athlete, it can also lead to serious over training issues. The following article discusses the many stressors in a child’s life than can lead to over training concerns. Read more
Grow the Game Initiative Announces HockeyShot as Founding Sponsor
The Grow the Game Initiative has announced HockeyShot as a founding sponsor. Read more
How to Prevent Your Child From Choking Under Pressure
There are times when competition gets the best of even the most seasoned athlete. If a pro, who is at the top of his game developmentally feels the heat, how much more intense is it for our children? In the following interview, Executive Editor, TK Stohlman and Clinical Child Psychologist and Certified Sports Psychologist, Dr. Darrell Burnett, discuss how to prevent your child from choking under pressure. Read more
Tell Us About Your Most Successful Fundraiser
Last week we asked you to share your most successful fundraising effort. The individual who provided the best answer would win a $50 gift certificate to HockeyShot.com. We received many great money making ideas. Congratulations to Amy Kowalski for providing the following winning response: Read more
How to Use Recruiting Dates to Your Advantage
An important part of the recruiting process centers around key dates – ranging from the first time a college coach can officially write a prospect, or the first time they can call a potential recruit, all the way to the official signing day. These dates shape the timeline for the recruiting process that millions of student-athletes go through each year. Unfortunately, some families use their knowledge of these important dates incorrectly, or at least fail to maximize the value of their knowledge. Read more
Q&A: How Do I Deal With Out of Control Hockey Parents?
One of the important elements of team sports are the relationships that form between the parents. Often times the camaraderie of parents in the bleachers is just as strong as that of the players. However, sometimes a few unruly parents can make it difficult for the rest. In this article, Former NHL player and founder of SweetHockey and OnlineStickhandling.com, Lance Pitlick, offers advice on how to control the out of control parent. Read more
