Inside the Mind of the Young Hockey Player
Coaches must remember that with the young hockey player, they should not be so upset when high expectations are not always met
By Rick Traugott
If you read...
Decoding the Coach versus Parents Problem
The coach versus parents problem has almost always plagued youth sports. Here's how to solve it.
By Rick Traugott
Finally, one successful high school coach had...
Empty Net: When to Pull the Goalie
There may be no bigger decision to make than when to pull the goalie
By Rick Traugott
It goes without saying that deciding when to pull...
Get Ready for the Playoffs: 4 Tips for A Deep Run
Is your team ready for the playoffs? Here are 4 tips to help ensure success.
By Travis Armideo
Now that spring is here, it’s likely your...
The Successful Hockey Parent-Coach Talk
Coaches often dread that hockey parent-coach talk. But it’s a really important one to have.
By Rick Traugott
I certainly have an open-door policy when it...
Stickhandling Secrets for Female Hockey Players
Three ways to take your stickhandling to the next level
By Kim McCullough
In some of my recent newsletters, I’ve talked about how female hockey players...
7 Keys to Coaching the Female Hockey Player
Is coaching women that much different than coaching men? 7 ways to get the most from your female hockey player.
By Rick Traugott
Not long ago,...
Two-Shot Hockey Drill: Improve Your Timing & Positioning
CrossIceHockey.com regularly features hockey drills from leading authorities in the game. The Two-Shot Hockey Drill is helpful to rec hockey players of all ages and...
Goalie Glove Position: Up High or Down Low?
So many goalies hold their catching glove up high. Here's why and what to do about it.
By Rick Parisi
For many goaltenders, their goalie glove...
Play Your Position & Improve Your Scoring Chances
Being where you should be can make all the difference in playing your best hockey
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The Cost of Youth Hockey: Is It Worth It?
A hockey dad tells why the cost of youth hockey means nothing to him
By Brett Johnson
One of my friends recently asked me about the...
Left or Right: Should You Play the Off Wing?
Play the off wing for a change of pace
Are You Overestimating Your Child’s Abilities?
Avoid the trap of overestimating your child’s abilities
By Warren Tabachnick
Like most parents (especially of the hockey variety), you probably think your child is the...
Umbrella Power Play System
This power-play drill is a slightly more advanced power-play system that is commonly used in higher levels of hockey.
5 Hockey Skating Flaws & How to Correct Them
If you are a poor skater, you're limited in how you play
