What makes you truly elite?


  Building character, commitment and camaraderie  
 
At 14U/16U and beyond, players must decide how committed they want to be to hockey. And while it adds a new air of excitement to the sport, it also carries challenges both inside and outside of the rink, which require more introspection than most players have yet to experience.
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  Q: How do I take that all-important next step as a player at 14U/16U?

A: As important as individual skill development is and the quality of the on-ice training sessions are, one of the most important and effective ways to take the all-important next step is to commit to a quality off-ice program.

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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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Body positioning
A big component of playing successful hockey is body positioning, which at its core, involves skating skills. During the course of play, players are constantly jockeying for body position. The best skaters in terms of agility, quickness and speed have an advantage.
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