A Lot of Things Change As Players Get Older
April 17, 2009 by admin
This one could have been named “Conversations with Anthony” (I hope you get a kick out of that part).
It’s another brief audio clip from a teleseminar I did some time ago, entitled “Starting ‘em Right”. The gist of that on-line call-in show had to do with ensuring kids develop on three different levels — keeping their skills equal to (or better than) those they play with and against, keeping their confidence, and remaining in love with the game of hockey.
Anthony Chighisola (“Tony Chic”) — at about the age he had to start getting serious about his game. (At this writing — April of 2009, Anthony just completed his first year of college hockey, and he achieved more than his share of awards.  For a clip of my young buddy on the ice, Click Here and see the third video.)
In this particular segment, however, I share with you some discussions that arose with my grandson as he was climbing the hockey ladder. And it also gives my impressions on how preparation has to change as kids get older.
I hope you enjoy this…
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