Our Kids Play Hockey Are Skills Clinics Worth It? : A Parents Guide to Navigating Extra Ice
Jun 14, 2025
Exploring the worth of hockey skills clinics, the hosts dissect what truly makes a clinic effective versus just a workout. They share tips on optimizing your investment and choosing the right clinic based on your child's specific needs. Insights on fostering a growth mindset and the value of learning from failure are also highlighted. The episode emphasizes balancing sports commitments and the importance of not succumbing to peer pressure for extra activities, ultimately guiding parents toward informed decisions for their young players.
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Assess Readiness for Clinics
- Clinics should be chosen based on the player's ability to focus and benefit from the instruction.
- Even young players can attend if the clinic matches their developmental needs and attention span.
Small Group Size Matters
- Avoid clinics with very large groups; aim for groups of 4-8 players for effective instruction.
- The instructor-to-player ratio is crucial for receiving quality feedback and skill development.
Star-Powered Clinic Disappointment
- Christie signed her young daughter up for a clinic run by a local hockey star but found it lacked real instruction.
- The kids mostly played around, and the clinic offered little to no skill development despite the hype.
