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Coaches, referees responsible for safety on ice |
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 10:18 |
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By Hal Tearse
Minnesota Hockey Coach in Chief
Player safety is a joint responsibility to be shared by coaches and referees alike. The coaches and referees can make a difference when they work together to reduce injuries to children who play hockey.
Our guideline is the rulebook because it defines how we play the game and what the penalties should be for violating the rules. When the on-ice officials allow for too many “let them play” waivers in the rulebook, youth players learn that high hits, head contact and very aggressive and potentially harmful play is OK. If one team adopts that strategy, then other teams they play will respond in kind.
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Thursday, 29 December 2011 13:39 |
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By Hal Tearse
Minnesota Hockey Coach in Chief
“My son is a first-year Mite and he is crying and does not want to participate when I take him to the rink.”
“My daughter is a first year player and cannot skate as well as the other kids and does not pay attention to the coach.”
“My child keeps coming over to the edge of the rink door to talk to me during practice.”
“What should I do?”
These are questions that parents ask and wonder how to handle. Not surprisingly, some kids take to hockey like a duck to water, but many kids will need to take time to develop a love and passion for the game. And some will not, regardless of what the parents want.
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Athletes, Alcohol and Drugs: A Bad Combination |
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Thursday, 29 December 2011 13:36 |
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By Hal Tearse
Minnesota Hockey Coach in Chief
Recently released research that looked at the effects on athletes that consume alcohol, drugs and energy drinks are startling. There is quite a bit of research in this area at the elite athlete level but it also applies to teenage and college age players. The information is available in the USA Hockey coach modules. Here is a snapshot of the important issues to consider.
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Brain Russian Roulette: Youth Hockey Players and Concussions |
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Wednesday, 16 November 2011 01:19 |
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Brain Russian Roulette
By Hal Tearse
Minnesota Hockey Safety Committee
This past summer the Minnesota Legislature enacted a law that requires coaches in high school and youth organizations to remove a player from competition if it is suspected that a player has suffered a concussion (please see full copy of the law below). All coaches are required to receive training to help determine if a player shows symptoms of a concussion. A concussion is a brain injury and not something to take lightly.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 29 December 2011 23:47 |
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With Hockey Comes Respect and Sportsmanship |
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Wednesday, 16 November 2011 01:13 |
Respect and Sportsmanship
By Hal Tearse
Minnesota Hockey
A foundational pillar of the new rules and rules interpretation from USA Hockey is based on respect and sportsmanship by all participants in the game. Since players take their cue from the adults around them it is important for all of the adults to model the behaviors and attitudes that are desirable.
This begins with coaches who need to focus on teaching skills and the right way to engage in legal body contact. Coaches play a pivotal role for players helping them to keep a proper perspective on their participation in the game. Remember, "they are not your players, you are their coach" so act like it. Coaches who cannot abide by these requirements should be replaced.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 29 December 2011 13:35 |
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