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The Path of Identity
Why Small Intentional Decisions Matter. We’ve all been there. A tournament 45 minutes outside a [...]
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Why Grit Matters
In a world of constant comparison, identity is under pressure, and grit is what holds [...]
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Grit Kore Anxiety Index
As participants in the hockey community, there are moments where we, as coaches, observe parental [...]
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Defining Grit
Every season we try to anchor our team with a theme—something that captures how we [...]
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Youth Hockey Tryouts and the Question of Identity
Youth hockey tryouts in Fairfield County reveal something fascinating every year. Parents become anxious, conversations [...]
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The Symbolic Status Dynamics Model (SSDM)
A lighthearted guide to surviving hockey tryout season If anxious energy could be measured with [...]
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Why NY, NJ, and CT Lag in Elite Hockey Development (And It’s Not Coaching)
CONNECTICUT HOCKEY PARENTS: READ THIS CAREFULLY This isn’t about coaches. This isn’t about ice time. [...]
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World Juniors – Why Finland Plays Five‑Man Hockey (And Why That Matters for Our Kids)
Every hockey coach I talk to can’t stop talking about the way Team Finland played [...]
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Revisiting Grit Scores: Full Ice vs. Half Ice
What the Data (and the Kids) Are Telling Us One of the perks of being [...]
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Hockey Rankings & the Truth None of Us Want to Admit
But… it’s actually kinda funny) Let’s be honest. Two of the dirtiest little secrets in [...]
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The Unifying Theory in Defining Hockey IQ
Understanding and Encouraging the Development of Hockey IQ A few years ago, I was out [...]
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Going Into the Zone: The Power of Mental Training
I was 14, sitting behind the starting block, staring down my lane with a death [...]
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Why On-Ice vs. Off-Ice Acceleration Matters More Than You Think
While watching an NHL game with my son the other night, I caught myself trying [...]
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The Grit Kore Project: A Community for Youth Athlete Development, Resilience and Confidence
In today’s high-pressure youth sports environment, mental toughness and emotional resilience are often left behind [...]
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Where Passion Comes From—and Why It Matters on the Ice
Some players bring fire every shift; others skate flat. Why? It often comes down to [...]
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The Ever‑Shrinking Grit Score
Hey hockey‑parents, this week let’s talk about: “The Ever‑Shrinking Grit Score.” I promise it’s relevant [...]
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