| Offseason recommendations for 14U/16U goaltenders and skaters |
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| "You're too small." "You're too weak." "Sorry kid, the NHL isn't happening for a guy your size." Those are comments Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel heard growing up. Now, he's a Stanley Cup champion. Here are his five keys for smaller players. |
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Q: What are some early-season coaching points of emphasis for 14U/16U?
A: When a new season is about to begin, coaches are thinking about how to approach the upcoming campaign. For 14U/16U coaches, there are three key points for practice preparation that can maximize an athlete's performance at this age. As players graduate through the Golden Age of Skill Development at 10U/12U, coaches need to continue the individual skill development while focusing on the following training keys. Parents and players should be cognizant of them as well.
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USA Hockey, Junior Sharks host Labor Day Development Camp
In the past three seasons, only Minnesota has added more new youth hockey players than California. With the Golden State emerging as a hockey state, USA Hockey and the San Jose Junior Sharks, a USA Hockey Model Association, recently hosted a Labor Day Weekend Development Camp for 14U and 15-year-old players.
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| High-Performance Training |
| At the older age classifications, the best types of practice drills are the ones that incorporate live play and tactical decision-making with the exercise. |
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