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Camps

Northern Edge Elite Hockey School - Your Development…Our Passion!

Come find out why Northern Edge has earned the right to be called the “Industry Leader” in hockey instruction. We have... 

Alliance Bulldogs 2009 Spring Training Program

“Unprecedented on-ice hockey training coordinated with an innovative off-ice program” -  The Alliance Youth Hockey Association... 

Dallas Stars Hockey Camp

The Dallas Stars and the Dr Pepper StarCenter are proud to announce their continued partnership with the Okanagan Hockey... 

Parenting

Q&A: How to Select Coaches For Your Association

Selecting a coach for your youth sporting association is the first step in creating a successful program.  In the following... 

Let’s Play Hockey Expo 2009 - Total Hockey

This article is part of the ongoing Let’s Play Hockey Expo 2009 series presented by DailyHockeyDeal.com. The Let’s Play... 

Q&A: Is it Time to Quit Hockey?

Here is an intriguing reader question from Nick regarding whether or not his son should just give up on hockey given uncertainty... 

Coaching

The Importance of Long Term Planning

The most common problem facing trainers and coaches today regarding developing young athletes over time is the ability to... 

How to Improve Your Coaching by Listening

The Greek philosopher Diogenes once said, “We have two ears and one tongue so that we would listen more and talk less.” ... 

Getting Players to Practice with Intensity

Most coaches have faced the challenge of getting athletes to practice with a purpose. Keeping young players engaged and excited... 

Player Development

Ten Ways to Improve Your Player’s Mental Strength

Keeping players mentally strong is half the battle in growing a strong and positive athlete.  The following article provides... 

Player Growth is All in the Details

Despite the saying “don’t sweat the small stuff,” to truly excel as a player, it is crucial to work on... 

How Your Hockey Player Should Deal with Fear

Learning something new, or being unsure of an outcome can leave even the bravest individual a little uneasy. For children,... 

Nutrition and Health

Keeping Your Athlete Safe

As a parent, you play an important role in the safety of your youth athlete. These tips offer helpful advice as you strive... 

What You Should Know About Asthma

According to WebMD, nearly 6.5 million children suffer from asthma.  The incidents of the disorder, which is characterized... 

Should Kids Play with Pain?

After a tough practice it is normal for muscles to be sore or tight.  Pain is a regular part of participating in sports,... 

Youth Hockey Training

The Benefits of Global Training

The goals of any trainer or coach working with a young athlete should include increasing proficiency of motor ability, developing... 

Exercise Programs for Growing Bodies

Preparing your child for youth sports means ensuring that their growing body is ready for the demands of the activity they... 

Exercises to Develop Coordination

One of the keys to success in any sport is coordination.  While some children are naturally more coordinated than others,... 

Youth Sports Character

Teaching Players the Importance of Right and Wrong

Research shows that sports participation is actually eroding the moral reasoning of many athletes.  The good news is that... 

A Parent’s Role in Character Development

Winning the game is not the responsibility of the parent.  Only the coach and athlete can control that outcome.  However,... 

How to Help Your Player Stay Positive

When a child is learning a new sport it can be easy for them to become discouraged. Sometimes this can lead to negative thoughts... 

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