Succeeding in all three zones at 12U


  Teaching effective communication at 12U  
 
As youth players get older and enter their teenage years, the action gets quicker, the play more physical and its players more imposing. While skill development must continue to be paramount for every player, there's one overlooked tool that should be emphasized more and more for 10– to 12–year–olds and beyond: Communication.
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  Q: Our players seem robotic and they lack creativity. What are your suggestions to help get them out of this rut?

A: Families are often boxed in with their calendars, over-scheduled and busy driving from one activity to another. Sometimes the opportunity for kids to play street hockey, pond hockey or simply be outside is lost in the shuffle.

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Sports Parents Support Group
Here's a four–minute cautionary tale for sports parents everywhere. Have you met any of these characters?
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SPORTSMANSHIP
We all want our kids to flourish as athletes, but even more important is for them to flourish as people. Nurturing integrity in our children helps put them on a path to lifelong prosperity. Check out this display of sportsmanship and integrity.
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