|
Buying Ice Hockey Equipment
|
|
By Bill Ruggiero
As you probably already know, ice hockey is an expensive sport. Not only is ice time expensive, hockey players wear more equipment than just about any sport your child could play. Here are some recommendations about buying proper ice hockey equipment. Read Full Story>>
|
|
Journal Of An Olympic Athlete
|
|
By Angela Ruggiero
 I love America! We just arrived back from Beijing, China after spending nine days in Beijing. We flew to the capital September 1st with excitement and anticipation, and we came home with bags full of souvenirs and smiles. Team USA swept The Friendship Cup from the Russians and Chinese (we won all four games by lopsided scores, tallying 36 goals and only giving up one goal to each team). Read Full Story>>
|
|
|
|
Ice Hockey: A Primer For Parents
|
|
By Bill Ruggiero
A game of ice hockey starts with a face-off at the center-ice face-off circle. When the referee drops the puck, the opposing centers try to gain possession, or direct it to a teammate. Either by passing the puck to a teammate in a better position, or by "carrying" the puck himself, a player for the team in possession tries to gain a position on the ice where he or she can take the best possible shot on the opponent's net. Read Full Story>>
|
|
Parenting Basics
|
|
With the Games Based Approach to teaching sports, all aspects of the sport, from the basic skills to more technical moves and strategies, are taught in the context of fun, yet instructive, games. Players practice skills with creative exercises. The Games Based Approach differs from more conventional methods of instruction, characterized by lining up and standing around, which relies on repetition. Read Full Story>>
|
|
