When Other Parents – Not Coaches – Are the Problem  
 
When it comes to kids getting burned out on hockey, Dionne Koller has a different twist on an all-too-familiar story. Her 14-year-old son recently skated away from the sport, declaring, “I’m not having fun anymore” and that hockey had become a “job.” The problem, though, wasn’t coaches. It wasn’t other players. And it wasn’t his own parents.
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EAT LIKE AN OLYMPIAN
Ever wonder what United States Olympians eat to fuel themselves for elite competition? Check out these facts and resources from Team USA.
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  Q: How can my kid succeed on the power play if the coach doesn't practice systems?

A: When looking at power plays today at high levels of hockey, it’s becoming apparent that the days of stagnant systems are gone. You see a lot of movement, passing and cutting. Here's how coaches are building successful power plays.

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