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We’ve all done it. Pretended to be our favorite athlete—driving to the hoop, scoring the [...]
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Why Small Intentional Decisions Matter. We’ve all been there. A tournament 45 minutes outside a [...]
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In a world of constant comparison, identity is under pressure, and grit is what holds [...]
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As participants in the hockey community, there are moments where we, as coaches, observe parental [...]
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Every season we try to anchor our team with a theme—something that captures how we [...]
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Some players bring fire every shift; others skate flat. Why? It often comes down to passion, and that’s built not just on love for the game, but on the security to risk failure. Parents can help by focusing less on stats, and more on connection. As a coach and a curious observer, I’m often standing […]
Let me hit you with something simple, but powerful: The Passion Score. It’s a concept that’s become a bit of a compass for me when I’m talking with parents or watching our young athletes grow. Here’s the formula: Multiply by 100 if you want to get fancy with a percentage. If that number is below […]
I’ve skated alongside some legends, stood in locker rooms, watched ex‑NHL players do wild things, but Alex Kovalev always hovered at the edges of myth. Over the last 25+ years, our paths crossed: I’d see him during his Rangers rehab skates or later in the local men’s league. Rumor had it he was the guy […]
If you’ve ever watched the clock tick past the first whistle and thought, “Surely this kid just lost a puck battle for the hundredth time today,” you’re not alone. That’s why we created the Grit Score Hockey system. There’s a particular kind of stress for a hockey parent, you’re cheering from the stands, watching every […]