Youth hockey tryouts in Fairfield County reveal something fascinating every year. Parents become anxious, conversations become tense, and behaviors sometimes emerge that seem… out of character. Which raises a strange question. Why are parents so emotionally invested in something they are not actually participating in? The players are the ones trying out. Not the parents. […]
Tag Archives: Hockey Tryouts
Hockey Culture, Rankings & The Bigger Picture
Hockey Jacket Controversy: Is Youth Hockey a Community or a Business?
The hockey jacket controversy wasn’t really about jackets. A hockey mom on what it reveals [...]
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Rink Reviews
Rink Review: Stamford Twin Rinks
Two sheets, two food options, parking under the building, and a Wesco sister store with [...]
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Athlete: Warm-Up
Stretch 6: Pre-Game Flow
Controlled movement to get game-ready. Do it in the hallway, in gear if you have [...]
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Sep
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Athlete: Warm-Up
Stretch 5: Ankle, Knee & Hip Control
Joint stability from the ground up. The one that keeps you out of the trainer's [...]
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Sep
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Athlete: Warm-Up
Stretch 4: Core Stability + Flexibility
Deep core plus dynamic mobility. Where balance on the ice actually comes from.
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