Being a good hockey player is about a lot more than just
building on-the-ice skills. A truly good hockey players makes athleticism a
lifestyle. Real hockey players don’t just go to games and practices. Sure, they
do those things, but they also are committed to other things, like healthy diet
and regular exercise, that make them better athletes all around.
Of course, all of this might seem like a lot to ask of youth
players. They are, after all, just kids. As a parent or a coach, however, you
can teach kids the power of consistency. In the process, you’ll instill the
skills needed to make them true athletes.
While consistency is key in really every aspect of a child’s
life, here are some good areas in which to exercise consistency:
l Eat
healthily each day. A “treat” here and there is fine, but diet should be
healthy and nutritious every day.
l Exercise
daily. For kids, this doesn’t have to mean hitting the gym every day, but
committing to some kind of daily physical activity is a good way to establish a
consistent fitness routine
l Attend
every game and practice unless there is an emergency, illness, or something
else that truly can’t be helped. Never miss an event just because your child
“didn’t feel like it” or “was having a bad day.”
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