What is the foundation of a successful athlete?

  Developing the never-quit mentality  
 
There’s a YouTube video of 12-year-old Aybatyr Myrzabae competing with teammates in a tug-of-war competition that has racked up an incredible number of worldwide views. Who wouldn’t want this kid on their team? How can we as parents and coaches nurture our children to develop these intangibles?
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  Q: How do I ensure that my 10U hockey player continues to develop during the offseason?

A: I have absolutely no issue with some spring or summer ice for younger players, as long as it looks nothing like their winter-season ice time. Playing on an organized team and traveling around playing games or tournaments with officials on the ice is not the way to go.

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Jump Rope
Oldies can sometimes be goodies and the jump rope certainly qualifies as both. It's such a simple fitness tool, but it can also be one of the most valuable for children in the 10U age classification.
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