Reply To: Took My Son Skating for 1st Time

Tom,

I agree with your statements about how quickly kids can learn when they are given proper instruction! When they apply themselves and are active, their learning is accelerated in comparison to boring, stand-around-between-turns practices. (I encourage kids to handle a puck while waiting in line… pass with a partner; off the wall; toe drags, etc.)

I have seen incredible gains in a short time in my skill academies because we spend less time talking and managing and more time doing. More skating, puck control, shooting and decision-making games under the auspices of healthy competition add to the learning and enjoyment of all!

A bit of time is needed at the front end to do a skill analysis (timed and videoed), to teach the kids a basic "Hockey 101" (or Total Hockey to Make a Complete Player) and to explain the "Rules of Engagement" for the games… then we are off to the races!

Let's talk about the camp Dec 27-29th. Do you need any instructors?