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As parents, coaches, and leaders, we all play a role in making sure the rink is a place of growth rather than harm. Here are some evidence-based ways to create the best possible hockey experience for kids:

Pros and cons of growth mindset - research shows it works - but kids and parents may also need something deeper to mitigate the lasting impact of bullying and maltreatment.

Whether it is in youth sports or schools, bullying and maltreatment is often portrayed as something that can be solved with a workshop, a motivational talk, or a limited time promotion. Though increased awareness is always a good thing, they stop short of real solutions that need continuity and repetition.

Don't let bullying and maltreatment thrive. Hold your board and association members to protecting the minors under your care. Protect the hearts behind the helmuts - adopt strong policy and governance, youth voice, leadership, and education for all your members.

We've all had that thought in those high profile cases in youth sports - how can abuse go on for so long without anyone knowing? There are a number of reasons: The Halo Effect (it couldn't be a person I know or my kids plays for). Kids being fearful of reporting incidents or getting an adult in trouble. Not talking to the youth membership (they know what's going on before anyone else). And non-compliant, sloppy and non-objective complaint processes...

I often read about the struggle families face trying to meet the financial demands of hockey -from selling plasma to 2nd and 3rd jobs...

If only you knew... What they carry at 8, 12, 14 — The pressure, the self-doubt, the hope. They don’t need perfection. They need presence.

But what you don’t know is: Every elite athlete was once a kid who felt insecure. Growth is messy. Real skill takes time — and real heart

Psychological safety isn't just a buzzword — it's the foundation for team culture, player development, and long-term athlete retention

Dropping the Gloves: How Rules and Leadership Make a Difference in Hockey Culture

Parents are the bridge between players and policy. Use this checklist to start conversations and ask for transparency and youth voice.

n today’s hockey culture, Elbows Up is the perfect way to tell bullying and maltreatment to "Get the Puck Outta Here." It’s about protecting yourself and your teammates by standing up for fairness, safety, and respect on and off the ice.

You start to question your judgment—Are we doing enough? Are we holding them back? It’s not just about supporting your kid anymore...