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Helping Your Young Hockey Player Build a Game-Day Mindset
Simple, science-backed exercises parents can do in under 10 minutes If you’ve ever watched your child lace up before a big hockey game, you know that the nerves can hit hard — even at age eight. Excitement, worry, and pressure can swirl together, and how a player manages that moment can make all the difference.…
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How Young Hockey Players Can Boost Hockey IQ with Off-Ice Training
Discover how youth hockey players can improve spatial awareness and pattern recognition off the ice through games, sports, drills, and video review.
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How Often Should Young Athlete’s Train in the Off-Season: What the Science Says
As summer arrives, parents often ask: “How much should my kid be training in the summer?” While it’s tempting to keep the momentum going with endless camps and private sessions, the truth is: age and development stage matter. Summer is an opportunity to build skills and athleticism that helps your player get a jump going…
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How to Keep Your Young Player Motivated
A science-based look at how to keep kids driven, confident, and loving the game Between the ages of 7 and 13, kids go through huge changes — physically, mentally, and socially. These years are a golden window for developing athletic ability, but also a time when motivation can rise or fall quickly. So what keeps…
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What are best practices for a wicked shot-and what should minor players focus on?
When it comes to minor hockey, a strong, accurate shot can be a major advantage on the ice. But what are the best practices for shooting technique and at what ages should players begin exploring different shot styles? Let’s look at what basic shooting techniques you’ll see at the professional level, break down their technique,…
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Is your young athlete one-dimensional?
Why Junior and NCAA Scouts Seek Athletes—Not Hockey Players Quick Summary In the increasingly competitive world of elite hockey, raw talent alone no longer opens doors to the OHL, NCAA, or the NHL. Scouts at every level are looking beyond the score sheet. They’re evaluating how players move, adapt, recover, and perform under pressure. In…
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🏒 Parent Guide: Why Dryland Training Matters for Young Hockey Players (Ages 10–14)
As a parent of a young hockey player, you’ve probably heard about dryland training—but what exactly is it, and why is it important for kids who are already spending time on the ice? Dryland training refers to any off-ice physical activity designed to help hockey players get stronger, faster, and more coordinated. And for kids…
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Raise a Genius (Hockey Player): How Laszlo Polgar cracked the code on youth greatness.
Laszlo Polgar intentionally raised three daughters—Zsuzsa, Zsófia, and Judit—to be world-class chess players. He did this as an experiment to support his philosophy that Geniuses are made, not born. While controversial, he no doubt proved his methodology and not only raised the strongest group of female chess players of all time, but his daughters became…
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Does Spring Hockey Help or Hurt Youth Development? 8 Questions.
As spring arrives, many young hockey players and their parents face a familiar question: Should I play spring hockey? While more ice time might seem beneficial, the answer isn’t straightforward. The impact of spring hockey on player development depends on several factors, including coaching quality, season structure, and the player’s long-term goals. Let’s delve into…
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