| 10U Q-and-A: Chasing the wrong goal |
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Praise can be a motivating force in just about any situation across all age groups. But it's a force so powerful that we also must be careful with how we dole it out – particularly when it comes to young hockey players. Too much praise for 10U hockey players from the wrong sources isn't necessarily a good thing. |
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Q: How are we keeping our kids safe with skill development at the youngest levels?
A: USA Hockey's checking progression structure gradually introduces players to the skills necessary for body contact and body-checking. At the 8U and 10U levels, players are building their foundation of skating skills, positioning/angling techniques and stick-checking skills. This phase in the progression allows players to learn body control and on-ice awareness, which are key elements when increased body contact and body-checking are introduced at older age levels.
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| Skating |
| Skating is a skill that players must continue to develop over their entire playing life. A portion of every practice at the 10U age category should be dedicated to refining skating technique and honing skating technique while carrying a puck. |
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