Checking the boxes of a USHL draft pick  
 
It's not uncommon for 14U/16U players and their parents to begin looking to the future and wondering what USHL coaches and scouts are looking for in a prospect. An anonymous USHL scout took us through his team's evaluation process. Here's what he said.
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  Q: How can my goalies get the most out of every practice?

A: At this age level, it's important for goalies to understand that it's time to take ownership of their development. Creating good practice habits is a great way to start. Goaltenders can focus on these three simple techniques to get the most out of each practice.

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Bruins, USA Hockey team up to host coaching symposium
USA Hockey and Boston Bruins emphasize the development benefits of small-ice hockey at annual coaching symposium.
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Mentoring
The best test of whether you really understand a concept is trying to teach it to someone else. As the parent of a teenage hockey player, encourage them to get involved as an instructor at a summer hockey school or with a younger team during the season.
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