Especially for Hockey Parents

DCYHA - Davis County Youth Hockey Association

Especially for Parents

It takes a while to grasp the nuances of a fast-paced sport like ice hockey. And going into the second season with the new Standards of Play, minor changes in the rules, and continuous training on safety and parent support DCYHA created this page to give parents of hockey players a place to keep track of all this great information. Feel free to browse around and if there is something that you think should be included or if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us and let us know.

About That Stick... by Tim Bergquist

The most-used item in ice hockey is probably one of the least understood by the new hockey player. As players we use whatever stick we buy without giving much thought to how it’s design can make our game better or worse.

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The Pressure To Perform

When the emphasis on winning gets out of control and overzealous parents become aggressors in a quest to achieve perfection, young children are often inappropriately pressured to perform. In fact, across North America, cases of aggressive parental behavior during youth sporting events, including youth hockey games, are reported with increasing frequency in the media.

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"The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) is a nonprofit organization representing the youth sports industry to advance the values of participation; and educate and develop leaders." It's motto is, "Enhancing the youth sports experience in America," and its vision is to lead professional development and advocacy for the youth sports industry.

>>>NATIONAL COUNCIL ON YOUTH SPORTS 

Positive Coaching Alliance
“You win not only because you win games but because you build character in the athletes you coach.” -- Phil Jackson, Lakers Coach, PCA National Spokesperson
http://www.positivecoach.org/

Sports Esteem
http://sportsesteem.com/

Character Counts
http://www.charactercounts.org/

DISTRICT PROGRAMS
Minnesota Hockey's Hockey Education Program 
Massachusetts Effort Program for Parents, Players and Coaches