Effective goal-setting for young athletes     Don’t hesitate to let your kids dream. However, at the same time, it’s imperative that parents and coaches alike help young players set realistic, tangible goals they can aim for, because those are the goals that will help them improve their skills and enjoy the game at the same time. READ MORE // SHARE          GREAT PROGRAM There are many youth sports participation choices and children should sample a variety of them to help develop their overall athleticism, but what constitutes a great youth sports program? READ MORE // SHARE      Ted Talk: Changing the game in youth sports John O'Sullivan remembers when youth sports was about children competing with other children instead of adults competing with each other through their kids. Following nearly three decades as a soccer player and coach, O'Sullivan began working to reshape youth sports and inspire a major shift in culture. WATCH // SHARE          Q: How do we teach 10U players to succeed in puck battles with more open ice available? A: When 10U players were playing cross-ice at 8U, there was less open ice to drift into. At 10U, they must continue to be reminded to stay on the puck and not turn away when the opponent is trying to elude them. READ MORE // SHARE          Pediatricians say children shouldn't specialize in a single sport until 15, if at all » A letter to my dad, who makes me want to quit » Video: The importance of teaching physical literacy »       READ MORE AT USAHOCKEY.COM   |   LIKE US ON FACEBOOK