| Playing time is more important than the Tier I or Tier II designation |
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| Tony Granato has guided players at the highest level of his sport. But he also recognizes that the paths to get to the highest level of hockey – or even the highest level a particular player can achieve, given the skills he or she has to work with – are varied. As such, Granato has some advice for players at various levels of hockey, including that critical 14U/16U group, on how to navigate some difficult decisions. |
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Q: How important is a dynamic warmup and how often should it happen?
A: As coaches, players and parents, we must embrace the importance of a comprehensive warmup (and cooldown) and the role it plays in peak performance in each and every workout, practice and game. It needs to be a priority, not a so-called "little thing," and here's why.
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| Small Spaces |
| As our players get older and bigger, what was previously a large patch of ice becomes smaller. And as the playing surface shrinks, the time players have to react in game situations is reduced. It's important that, during practices, our players are forced to do things quicker and in smaller areas. |
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