A good practice design can take many shapes and forms, but in the end it comes down to these 5 elements below. Do your practices contain these essential basics, is development happening in your practices? How do you know? FUN:… Read More ›
Jim Clare
Coaching Education Program Update
USA Hockey extends deadline to apply for 2020-21 COVID-19 Temporary Coaching Card By Jim Clare, AHAI Coach-In-Chief As has been mentioned many times, we are dealing with some new and challenging scenarios in our lives and in the hockey world…. Read More ›
Why Playing Other Sports Can Make You A Better Hockey Player
While specialization is the trend, multi-sport athletes still see many benefits, says AHAI Coach-in-Chief Jim Clare. By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI – It’s become common these days for young athletes to specialize in one sport. And yes, a single-sport… Read More ›
New Year’s Resolutions Can Be for Hockey, Too
Approaching the new year with a fresh mindset can help improve a player or coach By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI – With New Year’s Day barely in the rearview mirror, it’s a great time for players and coaches to… Read More ›
USA Hockey’s Newest ADM Manager of Female Hockey, Heather Mannix Visits Local Girls Associations
By Jim Clare, Illinois Coach-in-Chief & AHAI ADM Coordinator – Heather Mannix recently scheduled a couple Association visits in Illinois as she begins her new role as an ADM regional manager of female hockey for USA Hockey. She spent time with… Read More ›
Perspective Important When It Comes to Holiday Tournaments
Hockey can be a special part of the holiday season, but it doesn’t need to be a family’s top priority By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI – The holidays can be a busy time for youth hockey players. Juggling competing… Read More ›
