Interior Youth Hockey Association
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Education and Information for
Parents
- Hockey Education Adult Resource
- The USA Hockey H.E.A.R. booklet provides parents with a broad range of information about youth hockey. Topics include: an overview of the USA Hockey program, overview of age appropriate skill development for players, introduction to playing rules. Whether you have a child that is just beginning to play hockey or have been involved with youth hockey for several years, this resource has valuable information for everyone.
- Youth Hockey Program Guidelines
- USA Hockey recommended guidelines for youth hockey programs.
- Skill Progressions Handbook
- Do you know the skills your child should master to become a successful hockey player? Take a look at the "Skill Progressions for Player and Coach Development" booklet.
- 8 Days A Week
- USA Hockey Magazine article discussing the problem of excessive practice and game schedules (August 2007).
- Coach Don Lucia discusses youth hockey
- Everyone involved with youth sports should read the notes from an interview with coach Lucia by the Minnesota Youth Hockey Coaches Association and view the presentation where Coach Lucia discusses the current problem in youth hockey of adults placing an over emphasis on winning and neglecting skill development.