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Everyone gets butterflies ..the secret is to get them to fly in formation...

Youth sport doesn’t exist in a bubble. What kids talk about in the dressing room is often a snapshot of their inner world.

Some kids don’t act out — they shut down. Self-doubt, anxiety, or past failures can make a player feel like they don’t belong.

Coach Privately, Praise Publicly Correct quietly. Celebrate loudly. When coaching becomes punitive instead of supportive, we don’t just lo

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.

Recognizing faulty logic isn’t about winning arguments. It’s creating a culture of fairness, clarity, and humility that is solution centered

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.

This post is in honor of all parents. Parents who hurt when their kids hurts. But it is even more dedicated to parents whose kids don't fit

We can’t always logic our way through emotions. Sometimes, it helps to just say, “The hockey gods weren’t with us today,” and let it go.

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.

For hockey associations looking to make real change, implementing new bullying and maltreatment strategies isn’t just a policy update — it’s a cultural shift. That’s where change management comes in.