This is the conclusion of an article first published at hockeythinktank.com. It is a must read for any hockey parent. Topher Scott is a Hockey Director of a youth AAA club in Central NY. Special Thanks to Topher for taking the time to share your message.

This is Part 2 of an article first published at hockeythinktank.com. It is a must read for any hockey parent. Topher Scott is a Hockey Director of a youth AAA club in Central NY. Special Thanks to Topher for taking the time to share your message.

The youth hockey model…and the youth sports model in general…operates and feeds off of fear.  Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). Fear of Judgement. Fear of the Unknown.

A lot of times, film is introduced at the younger ages during youth hockey tournaments.

We’ve all heard the phrase “Bigger. Faster. Stronger”. Too often a different phrase is not brought up, that being “Work smarter, not harder”.

Tournaments are some of the fondest memories youth hockey players will have from growing up.

Something more parents and coaches need to start doing to help their players, is to ask them questions, and allow them to learn from themselves.

A great girls trip would be one of EAS’ great Michigan girls hockey tournaments.

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History of the Boo in the Soo youth hockey tournament in Sault Ste. Marie, MI