How can I bust out of this winter funk?


  Lead like Louie  
 
Like any young player, Louie Belpedio looked to the captains of the Miami University hockey team for guidance and leadership. He studied their tendencies and behaviors, and eventually began to develop a leadership style of his own. Two years later, it's his turn to wear the 'C.' Belpedio offered advice on how to develop leadership skills and put them into action.
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  Q: My child is finishing the 14U hockey season and I'm getting many varied opinions on what should be done to become a better hockey player in the offseason. Can you offer any sound advice for a confused parent to follow?

A: While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, there are some points of emphasis at this age level that I hope will help give you and your child direction. Here are the certainties.

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Bellamy: Body-contact skill development 'crucial' for girls
While body-checking is illegal in girls and women's hockey, body contact is not only legal, it's inevitable. In fact, it's an integral part of the game. Because of that, USA Hockey is changing the way body contact is perceived and taught in girls hockey, starting at the youngest levels and continuing through 10U, 12U and beyond.
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Feedback
Two of the most important elements of learning in sports are repetition and feedback. Players learn by processing feedback to help make adaptations to their play.
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