Whether your young hockey player is scoring hat tricks by age eight or still finding their stride at twelve, one thing is certain: there is no single path to hockey success. In this episode of Ride to the Rink, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli deliver an …
Do Early Hockey Stars Stay Ahead? What Every Parent Should Know One of the most common questions hockey parents ask is this: If my child starts training extra early or dominates at 8U, will they stay ahead long term? It’s a great question—and one …
If you’ve ever had a young hockey player who insists on the newest stick or flashiest gloves, you’re not alone. As gear companies launch shiny new products each season, it’s easy for kids to believe the best equipment equals better performance. But …
If your kid plays organized hockey, there’s a strong chance their coach has gone—or is currently going—through USA Hockey’s Coach Education Program, commonly called the CEP. But what exactly does this program cover? What do coaches actually learn at…
Summer is here, and while the season offers a golden chance for kids to relax and recharge, it also brings a unique set of challenges for hockey families. In a recent episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias, Christie Casciano Burns, and Mike Bone…
A Parent’s Guide to Youth Hockey Development – Skater Edition By Lee Elias & Mike Bonelli One of the most common questions we get from hockey parents is: "Is my kid where they’re supposed to be skill-wise?" We recently broke this down entirely on…