Alleviating tryout anxiety

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  Alleviating tryout anxiety  
 
With a new hockey season beginning, it's a time for players to get excited about lacing up the skates again. However, the thrill of starting anew also brings an uneasy time for many in the game, courtesy of tryouts. But there are some things you can do as a parent to help alleviate tryout anxiety.
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QUALITY
One basic premise of the ADM is to make efficient use of the ice time available to our players. In a quality practice, here's what you can expect to see.
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