By Michele Amidon, ADM Regional Manager Q: My child is terrified to make mistakes on the ice during games. She’s a good little player, but once the puck drops, she has no confidence and becomes a different player. What can I do… Read More ›
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10U Q-and-A: Are punishment skates appropriate?
By Michele Amidon, ADM Regional Manager Q: Is it appropriate to skate kids for not listening? A: Coaches need to have age-appropriate expectations for the kids with which they work. Understanding a little bit about child development, and that young… Read More ›
Amidon on the ADM and Letting Kids Be Kids
By Tom Robinson – Special to USAHockey.com USA Hockey ADM regional manager offers her take on the state of the game Following a distinguished career as a player for St. Lawrence University and the United States Women’s National Team, and… Read More ›
Bench Management Part II: How Do I Show Value in Equal Playing Time?
In the second installment of our Bench Management series, we take a look at playing time. The following article by Michele Amidon, highlights some areas for coaches to think about as they divvy out playing time. Keep in mind, league… Read More ›
