
Parent expectations in soccer: How to communicate with coaches
Tips to get the discussion off on the right foot

Parent expectations in soccer: How to tell if your child is having fun and learning skills
Watching your child’s team play or practice will give you a hint

Parent expectations in soccer: Focus on what your child wants
What to do when your child’s sport experience isn’t beneficial

It’s okay to want your kids to have a good experience playing soccer
Remember to focus on enjoyment and manage expectations

An open letter to parents from a referee
Ways you can help us to help your children

7 benefits of coaching your child’s team
There are good reasons to consider volunteering

How to find sports equipment on a budget
Reduce the costs while increasing the fun

Here’s what hockey’s “new normal” is made of
The direction Canadian hockey, at its highest levels, is heading

Team sports for girls bring success on and off the field
Better health, relationships, and scholastic performance

The secret to coaching success has nothing to do with game scores
Respect, compassion, and patience are among the important traits

Why I want my kids to toboggan no matter what the signs say
Some basic risk assessment and preparation will help

In Québec, kids don’t play hockey games until they have the skills
The right start leads to life-long enjoyment

It is possible to be a casual hockey player. Here’s how
You can play for fun in leagues, at local arenas, and in backyard rinks

First steps to becoming a hockey player
Every shot, every pass, every goal begins with skating

USA Hockey takes a page from Canada’s playbook
The key is to develop players over the long term

3 rules to prevent overuse injuries in young athletes
Overuse injuries are becoming common for young athletes. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s how to prevent overuse injuries in children.

Kids who specialize too early often get the short end of the hockey stick
Best way to ensure success is participation in multiple sports

6 steps to teaching sportsmanship to kids
It all starts with the behaviour of adult role models

12 characteristics of a quality physical education experience
Ways to measure if your school’s PE program is benefiting your child

Size matters when it comes to playing fields for kids
Children need an age-appropriate space to feel comfortable and have fun

7 ways you can help your kids learn how to run
Distance running, in particular, requires skills that aren’t instinctive

How to get your child started in soccer
The right sort of exposure depends on the age of your child

10 life lessons we can learn from soccer
My kids have been playing soccer for as long as I can remember. Lately, I’ve been thinking more about the sport and realizing that soccer has lots of valuable lessons that apply to life off the field.

What you need to know for your child’s first triathlon
Most kids love running, biking, and swimming, which might explain the growing popularity of mini-triathlons for kids. The best ones keep distances age-appropriate and focus on completion over competition.