Reply To: ATOM/SQUIRT TRYOUTS

[Pops]

At this age, no matter if they are AAA or In House, the kids just want to play – don't go overboard with 'concepts' just yet.. Not to ignore your actual questions, but the best thing that you can do is take the time to look each youngster in the eye, smile, and get to know them. As for drills, keep everyone involved with Small Area Games. Read the first few chapters of The ABC's of Hockey. Do not segregrate the players according to talent – they will know it immediately. Let the kids enjoy the 'process'; the final product tends to take care of itself at the younger ages.

Pops