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During the spring and summer months, kids across the country should take a break from the rink and spend time enjoying themselves through other sports and activities. But that doesn’t mean their hockey development will be put on hold – not by any means. Our 10-year-olds can develop their athleticism off the ice in a number of ways, which will pay dividends in the long run, both on and off the ice. |
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Q: My 10U player had a great hockey season and wants to play again in the fall. What should she do in the offseason to improve as a hockey player and get herself ready?
A: Pack up the hockey equipment and put it away for the summer. Hopefully this suggestion sounds rational and refreshing to you and your family. At this age, it’s so important to soak up the summer and try different activities with your children. The best offseason training plan for 10U players is simply to have them master the athletic ABCs, otherwise known as agility, balance, coordination and speed.
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What's the best summer training plan for kids?
U.S. Olympic gold medalists Brianna Decker and Kacey Bellamy join San Jose Sharks assistant strength and conditioning coach Kevin Neeld to discuss optimal offseason training for kids with gold-medal aspirations.
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| Visual Examples |
| One of the ways kids learn is by imitating others. In sports, having adults that model good technique and behavior provide the right visual examples for kids to emulate. This commercial video is a humorous example why providing a good visual example is important.
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