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4Check Hockey
# Articles
Weekly tips and insight on player development, confidence, team culture, and safe contact, for players, coaches, and parents.
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-i-built-4check-hockey)
4Check Hockey
## [Why I Built 4Check Hockey](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-i-built-4check-hockey)
How coaching, concussions, and my own kids changed how I saw the game
Jon Francisco · September 14, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-freedom-to-play)
4Check Hockey
## [The Freedom to Play](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-freedom-to-play)
A 9/11 reflection from 4Check Hockey
Jon Francisco · September 08, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/afraid-of-contact-youre-not-alone)
4Check Hockey
## [Afraid of Contact? You're Not Alone](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/afraid-of-contact-youre-not-alone)
Every hockey family has experienced it at some point. A player enters a new age level where contact becomes more ...
Jon Francisco · August 24, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/youre-not-a-bad-parent-if-your-child-fails)
4Check Hockey
## [You're Not A Bad Parent If Your Child "Fails"](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/youre-not-a-bad-parent-if-your-child-fails)
I don't like the word fail. When we hear it, we immediately think of disappointment, mistakes, or not being good ...
Jon Francisco · August 18, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/is-body-checking-making-a-comeback-in-youth-hockey)
4Check Hockey
## [Is Body Checking Making a Comeback in Youth Hockey?](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/is-body-checking-making-a-comeback-in-youth-hockey)
For years, body checking has been one of the most debated topics in youth hockey. Some believe reducing or delaying ...
Jon Francisco · August 12, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/confidence-isnt-about-perfection-its-perspective)
4Check Hockey
## [Confidence Isn't About Perfection, It's Perspective](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/confidence-isnt-about-perfection-its-perspective)
As a new hockey season approaches, players everywhere are working to improve their skills, earn roster spots, and ...
Jon Francisco · August 03, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/theyre-watching-more-than-youre-teaching)
4Check Hockey
## [They're Watching More Than You're Teaching](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/theyre-watching-more-than-youre-teaching)
One of the greatest things about hockey is that it teaches lessons that extend far beyond the rink. Coaches spend hours ...
Jon Francisco · July 27, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/developing-hockey-players-means-more-than-teaching-skills)
4Check Hockey
## [Developing Hockey Players Means More Than Teaching Skills](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/developing-hockey-players-means-more-than-teaching-skills)
When most people think about player development, they picture skating drills, shooting stations, and puck handling ...
Jon Francisco · July 13, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/what-does-player-development-actually-mean)
4Check Hockey
## [What Does "Player Development" Actually Mean?](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/what-does-player-development-actually-mean)
Player development is one of the most talked about concepts in hockey. Ask ten coaches what development means and ...
Jon Francisco · July 07, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/dont-play-the-comparison-game-trusting-your-own-path-in-hockey)
4Check Hockey
## [Don’t Play the Comparison Game: Trusting Your Own Path in Hockey](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/dont-play-the-comparison-game-trusting-your-own-path-in-hockey)
In today’s hockey world, it has never been easier to look around and feel like you are falling behind. One scroll ...
Jon Francisco · June 30, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/building-confidence-through-repetition-without-risk)
4Check Hockey
## [Building Confidence Through Repetition Without Risk](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/building-confidence-through-repetition-without-risk)
Confidence is one of the most valuable traits a hockey player can have, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. ...
Jon Francisco · June 22, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/game-realism-the-missing-link-in-player-development)
4Check Hockey
## [Game Realism: The Missing Link in Player Development](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/game-realism-the-missing-link-in-player-development)
One of the most common frustrations for coaches and parents is watching players perform well in practice, only to ...
Jon Francisco · June 15, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/teaching-contact-the-right-way-without-fear)
4Check Hockey
## [Teaching Contact the Right Way Without Fear](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/teaching-contact-the-right-way-without-fear)
Contact has always been part of hockey, and at every meaningful level of the game, it continues to play an important ...
Jon Francisco · June 08, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-head-up-hockey-changes-everything)
4Check Hockey
## [Why Head Up Hockey Changes Everything](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-head-up-hockey-changes-everything)
If you take a step back and analyze most mistakes in hockey, they rarely come from a lack of technical skill. At nearly ...
Jon Francisco · June 01, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-avoiding-contact-training-can-actually-increase-injury-risk)
4Check Hockey
## [Why Avoiding Contact Training Can Actually Increase Injury Risk](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-avoiding-contact-training-can-actually-increase-injury-risk)
It seems logical at first. If contact in hockey can lead to injuries, then avoiding contact in practice should make ...
Jon Francisco · May 25, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-physical-play)
4Check Hockey
## [How To Talk To Your Child About Physical Play](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-physical-play)
For many parents, physical play is the most misunderstood part of hockey. You want your child to be confident and ...
Jon Francisco · May 18, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-team-identity-and-unity-matter-in-the-playoffs)
4Check Hockey
## [Why Team Identity and Unity Matter in the Playoffs](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-team-identity-and-unity-matter-in-the-playoffs)
The Playoffs Reveal Who Teams Really Are The Stanley Cup Playoffs uncover far more than skill and systems. They expose ...
Jon Francisco · May 11, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-goaltending-is-the-backbone-of-stanley-cup-playoff-success)
4Check Hockey
## [Why Goaltending Is the Backbone of Stanley Cup Playoff Success](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-goaltending-is-the-backbone-of-stanley-cup-playoff-success)
Why Goaltending Becomes the Center of Everything Goaltending is always important in hockey, but once the Stanley Cup ...
Jon Francisco · May 04, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/how-home-ice-advantage-shapes-stanley-cup-playoff-outcomes)
4Check Hockey
## [How Home Ice Advantage Shapes Stanley Cup Playoff Outcomes](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/how-home-ice-advantage-shapes-stanley-cup-playoff-outcomes)
Why Home Ice Matters More in the Playoffs Home ice advantage takes on a completely different meaning once the Stanley ...
Jon Francisco · April 27, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/your-kid-is-not-behind-the-system-is-broken)
4Check Hockey
## [Your Kid Is Not Behind, The System Is Broken](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/your-kid-is-not-behind-the-system-is-broken)
A Wake Up Call for Youth Sports in North America There is a quiet question sitting at the heart of youth sports that ...
Jon Francisco · April 13, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/fear-gets-you-hurt)
4Check Hockey
## [Why Fear Can Hurt You](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/fear-gets-you-hurt)
Hockey is physical by design. Contact is not an accident, it is part of the game. Yet one of the biggest injury risks ...
Jon Francisco · April 06, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-teaching-angling-matters)
4Check Hockey
## [Why Teaching Angling Matters](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-teaching-angling-matters)
For years, physical play in hockey has been taught backwards. Players are told to finish checks, separate the man from ...
Jon Francisco · March 30, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-rise-of-blindside-contact)
4Check Hockey
## [The Rise of Blindside Contact](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-rise-of-blindside-contact)
AND Why “Head Up” Is No Longer Enough Blindside contact has evolved with today’s faster pace, tighter gaps, and east to ...
Jon Francisco · March 23, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/how-serious-knee-on-knee-hits-really-are)
4Check Hockey
## [⚠️ How Serious Knee on Knee Hits Really Are](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/how-serious-knee-on-knee-hits-really-are)
Knee on knee contact is one of the most dangerous and career threatening actions in hockey. Unlike high speed body ...
Jon Francisco · March 16, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/when-hockey-breaks-you-and-builds-you)
4Check Hockey
## [When Hockey Breaks You AND Builds You](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/when-hockey-breaks-you-and-builds-you)
The Part of the Game No One Talks About Where the Love of the Game Begins Every player remembers the first time they ...
Jon Francisco · March 09, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/what-a-winning-culture-looks-like)
4Check Hockey
## [What A Winning Culture Looks Like](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/what-a-winning-culture-looks-like)
Playoff time always brings out the truth in teams. The pace rises, space disappears, and every mistake feels bigger. ...
Jon Francisco · March 04, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/success-is-not-an-accident-part-4)
4Check Hockey
## [Success Is Not An Accident: Part 4](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/success-is-not-an-accident-part-4)
The Final Article In This Series Over the last three parts, we have explored the habits that shape not only better ...
Jon Francisco · February 23, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/success-is-not-an-accident-part-3)
4Check Hockey
## [Success Is Not An Accident: Part 3](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/success-is-not-an-accident-part-3)
In Part 1 and Part 2, we focused on responsibility, discipline, accountability, composure, toughness, and character. ...
Jon Francisco · February 16, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/success-is-not-an-accident-part-1)
4Check Hockey
## [Success Is Not An Accident: Part 1](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/success-is-not-an-accident-part-1)
We are kicking off a new series focused on the habits that define successful athletes. For clarity, success is not ...
Jon Francisco · February 01, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/its-only-january-stop-worrying-about-next-years-team)
4Check Hockey
## [It’s Only January: Stop Worrying About Next Year’s Team](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/its-only-january-stop-worrying-about-next-years-team)
It’s January. The current season is still in full swing, yet parents, coaches, players, and even organizations are ...
Jon Francisco · January 26, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-pressure-cooker-why-kids-quit-sports-part-2)
4Check Hockey
## [The Pressure Cooker: Why Kids Quit Sports (Part 2)](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-pressure-cooker-why-kids-quit-sports-part-2)
Pressure in youth sports has reached an all-time high. Kids feel it, parents feel it, and coaches feel it. What was ...
Jon Francisco · January 19, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-pressure-cooker-why-kids-quit-sports-part-1)
4Check Hockey
## [The Pressure Cooker: Why Kids Quit Sports (Part 1)](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-pressure-cooker-why-kids-quit-sports-part-1)
Our goal when teaching our kids about sports was simple: teach them to love the game. It does not matter what game it ...
Jon Francisco · January 14, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-culture-of-judgment-if-you-cant-do-it-stop-running-your-mouth)
4Check Hockey
## [The Culture of Judgment: If You Can’t Do It, Stop Running Your Mouth](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-culture-of-judgment-if-you-cant-do-it-stop-running-your-mouth)
Sports were built on respect: for the game, for the grind, for the people who put in the work. But that respect is ...
Jon Francisco · January 07, 2026
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/youth-hockey-isnt-the-nhl-so-why-are-we-acting-like-it)
4Check Hockey
## [Youth Hockey Isn’t the NHL, So Why Are We Acting Like It?](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/youth-hockey-isnt-the-nhl-so-why-are-we-acting-like-it)
Youth hockey should be about fun, learning, and building a love for the game. Yet somewhere along the way, many ...
Jon Francisco · December 31, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/mid-season-reset-take-advantage)
4Check Hockey
## [Mid-Season Reset: Take Advantage!](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/mid-season-reset-take-advantage)
Your Game, Your Mindset, Your Goals. Own Them.
Jon Francisco · December 17, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/dont-wait-one-bad-hit-can-change-everything)
4Check Hockey
## [Don't Wait, One Bad Hit Can Change Everything](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/dont-wait-one-bad-hit-can-change-everything)
Hockey is one of the fastest and most physical sports in the world. For parents, watching your child step into contact ...
Jon Francisco · December 11, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/great-my-kid-got-a-concussion.-now-what)
4Check Hockey
## [Great, My Kid Got a Concussion. Now What?](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/great-my-kid-got-a-concussion.-now-what)
Keeping Your Child Occupied After a Suspected Concussion
Jon Francisco · December 05, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/are-private-lessons-worth-the-money)
4Check Hockey
## [Are Private Lessons Worth The Money?](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/are-private-lessons-worth-the-money)
The ol’ question in youth sports: “What’s the Return on Investment (ROI)?” Before we tackle this subject, understand ...
Jon Francisco · November 19, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/youth-hockey-injuries-surge-how-4check-hockey-is-leading-safer-training-solutions)
4Check Hockey
## [Youth Hockey Injuries Surge: How 4Check Hockey Is Leading Safer Training Solutions](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/youth-hockey-injuries-surge-how-4check-hockey-is-leading-safer-training-solutions)
There’s a troubling trend beneath the surface of youth hockey: injuries are on the rise—and they’re more severe than ...
Jon Francisco · November 12, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-bench-isnt-a-graveyard-its-untapped-potential)
4Check Hockey
## [The Bench Isn’t a Graveyard, It’s Untapped Potential](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-bench-isnt-a-graveyard-its-untapped-potential)
As a coach, your job isn’t just to win games, it’s to build a team. That means developing every player, not just the ...
Jon Francisco · November 05, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/3-most-common-mistakes-coaches-make-teaching-contact-how-to-fix-them)
4Check Hockey
## [3 Most Common Mistakes Coaches Make Teaching Contact & How to Fix Them](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/3-most-common-mistakes-coaches-make-teaching-contact-how-to-fix-them)
Teaching contact in youth hockey is one of the most critical, and misunderstood, aspects of player development. When ...
Jon Francisco · October 29, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/stuck-in-the-lineup-find-your-way-back)
4Check Hockey
## [Stuck in the Lineup? Find Your Way Back](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/stuck-in-the-lineup-find-your-way-back)
It’s mid-season. The fog of tryouts and early practices has lifted. Coaches are starting to lock in their lines. ...
Jon Francisco · October 22, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/safer-hockey-starts-with-4checks-dummy)
4Check Hockey
## [Safer Hockey Starts with 4Check’s Dummy](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/safer-hockey-starts-with-4checks-dummy)
Making the game SAFER, one DUMMY at a time.
Jon Francisco · October 15, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/losing-perspective-a-modern-parenting-challenge)
4Check Hockey
## [Losing Perspective: A Modern Parenting Challenge](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/losing-perspective-a-modern-parenting-challenge)
In today’s hyper-competitive youth sports landscape, it’s easier than ever for parents to lose sight of what truly ...
Jon Francisco · October 08, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-hit-you-didnt-see-coming)
4Check Hockey
## [The Hit You Didn’t See Coming](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-hit-you-didnt-see-coming)
What every hockey mom should know about concussions. Whether you're cheering from the stands or tying skates in the ...
Jon Francisco · October 01, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/dont-wait-for-the-wake-up-call)
4Check Hockey
## [Don’t Wait for the Wake-Up Call](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/dont-wait-for-the-wake-up-call)
Is Your Child’s Hockey Program Protecting Their Brain? When your child hits the ice, you’re not just watching a ...
Jon Francisco · September 24, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/youth-hockeys-silent-struggle)
4Check Hockey
## [Youth Hockey’s Silent Struggle](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/youth-hockeys-silent-struggle)
Youth hockey is more than just a game—it’s a lifestyle for many families. Early mornings, long drives, tournament ...
Jon Francisco · September 17, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/coach-own-your-screw-ups)
4Check Hockey
## [Coach, Own Your Screw-Ups](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/coach-own-your-screw-ups)
Why Admitting Mistakes Builds Stronger Teams In youth hockey, coaches are often seen as the ones who set the tone, make ...
Jon Francisco · September 10, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/work-hard-huh-what-does-that-really-mean)
4Check Hockey
## ["Work Hard," Huh? What Does That REALLY Mean?](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/work-hard-huh-what-does-that-really-mean)
“Working hard” is one of the most common phrases you’ll hear—from coaches barking on the bench to push their players in ...
Jon Francisco · September 03, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/stars-get-hype-role-players-get-ice-time)
4Check Hockey
## [Stars Get Hype—Role Players Get Ice Time](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/stars-get-hype-role-players-get-ice-time)
In hockey, it’s easy to get caught up in the highlight reels—the toe drags, top-shelf snipes, and buzzer-beaters. But ...
Jon Francisco · August 27, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/define-your-game-or-someone-else-will)
4Check Hockey
## [Define Your Game—Or Someone Else Will](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/define-your-game-or-someone-else-will)
Every hockey player faces a unique challenge: how to absorb coaching while still playing the game in a way that feels ...
Jon Francisco · August 20, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/your-kids-are-walking-reflections-of-you...and-coaches-notice)
4Check Hockey
## [Your KIDS are walking reflections of YOU...And Coaches Notice](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/your-kids-are-walking-reflections-of-you...and-coaches-notice)
Here's the truth, any good coach that has been around for a bit knows, kids are a direct reflection of their parents. ...
Jon Francisco · August 13, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/love-for-the-game-comes-first)
4Check Hockey
## [Love for the Game Comes First](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/love-for-the-game-comes-first)
When kids step onto the ice for the first time, it’s not the stats, trophies, or scholarships that light up their ...
Jon Francisco · August 05, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/what-kids-really-struggle-with-in-youth-sports)
4Check Hockey
## [What Kids REALLY Struggle With in Youth Sports](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/what-kids-really-struggle-with-in-youth-sports)
...and How to Help Them Thrive
Jon Francisco · July 30, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/what-parents-really-struggle-with-in-youth-sports)
4Check Hockey
## [What Parents Really Struggle With in Youth Sports](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/what-parents-really-struggle-with-in-youth-sports)
Behind the sidelines: the emotional, financial, and personal toll of raising young athletes
Jon Francisco · July 23, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/what-coaches-want-top-3-traits-of-great-athletes)
4Check Hockey
## [What Coaches Want: Top 3 Traits of Great Athletes](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/what-coaches-want-top-3-traits-of-great-athletes)
Athletes often wonder what it takes to stand out—not just on the field, but in the eyes of their coaches. While talent ...
Jon Francisco · July 09, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-a-great-coach-matters-more-than-a-perfect-record)
4Check Hockey
## [Why a Great Coach Matters More Than a Perfect Record](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-a-great-coach-matters-more-than-a-perfect-record)
In the world of youth hockey, it’s easy to get caught up in the scoreboard. Parents cheer for wins, players chase ...
Jon Francisco · June 25, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-skipping-summer-tournaments-might-be-the-best-move)
4Check Hockey
## [Why Skipping Summer Tournaments Might Be the Best Move](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-skipping-summer-tournaments-might-be-the-best-move)
As summer rolls in, many families in the youth hockey world feel the pressure to keep their kids on the ice through a ...
Jon Francisco · June 18, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/a-parents-guide-to-summer-hockey-training)
4Check Hockey
## [A Parent’s Guide to Summer Hockey Training](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/a-parents-guide-to-summer-hockey-training)
Summer is a golden opportunity for young hockey players to recharge, refocus, and refine their skills. But without a ...
Jon Francisco · June 11, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/more-isnt-better-the-hockey-trap-too-many-parents-fall-into)
4Check Hockey
## [More Isn’t Better: The Hockey Trap Too Many Parents Fall Into](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/more-isnt-better-the-hockey-trap-too-many-parents-fall-into)
Think about this scenario: You ask your child if they like candy, and they reply, “Yes, I want candy every day!” Would ...
Jon Francisco · May 27, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/utilizing-4check-hockey-dummies-for-more-than-just-checking)
4Check Hockey
## [Utilizing 4Check Hockey Dummies for More Than Just Checking](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/utilizing-4check-hockey-dummies-for-more-than-just-checking)
At 4Check Hockey, we pride ourselves on providing innovative training tools that enhance player development. Our ...
Jon Francisco · May 14, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/summer-training-balancing-focus-fun-for-both-parents-kids)
4Check Hockey
## [Summer Training: Balancing Focus & Fun for Both Parents & Kids](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/summer-training-balancing-focus-fun-for-both-parents-kids)
Summer is an excellent time for young hockey players to focus on improving their skills and conditioning. However, it's ...
Jon Francisco · May 01, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-crucial-role-of-awareness-preventing-concussions-injuries)
4Check Hockey
## [The Crucial Role of Awareness: Preventing Concussions & Injuries](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-crucial-role-of-awareness-preventing-concussions-injuries)
Hockey is an exhilarating sport, celebrated for its speed, skill, and physicality. However, with the excitement comes ...
Jon Francisco · April 18, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/angling-your-secret-weapon)
4Check Hockey
## [Angling: Your Secret Weapon](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/angling-your-secret-weapon)
Ice hockey is a physical sport where players must combine skill, strategy, and physicality to succeed. One of the most ...
Jon Francisco · March 05, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/let-your-child-fail-its-ok)
4Check Hockey
## [Let Your Child Fail: It's OK](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/let-your-child-fail-its-ok)
When you first encouraged your child to play sports, it was likely for the life lessons they would learn—lessons that ...
Jon Francisco · February 26, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-helmets-cant-prevent-concussions)
4Check Hockey
## [Why Helmets Can't Prevent Concussions](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-helmets-cant-prevent-concussions)
When it comes to hockey, safety is a top priority. Helmets are a crucial piece of equipment designed to protect players ...
Jon Francisco · February 12, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/from-rams-to-rinks-natures-secrets-vs-hockeys-challenges)
4Check Hockey
## [From Rams to Rinks: Nature's Secrets vs. Hockey's Challenges](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/from-rams-to-rinks-natures-secrets-vs-hockeys-challenges)
Comparing Animal Brain Protection Mechanisms to Hockey Brain Injuries The animal kingdom is full of fascinating ...
Jon Francisco · February 05, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/has-hockey-gotten-soft)
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## [Has Hockey Gotten "Soft"?](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/has-hockey-gotten-soft)
Hockey, a sport known for its intense physicality and fast-paced action, has undergone significant changes over the ...
Jon Francisco · January 29, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/will-hockey-ever-get-away-from-contact-and-checking)
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## [Will hockey ever get away from contact and checking?](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/will-hockey-ever-get-away-from-contact-and-checking)
Ice hockey is known for its physicality, and checking is a fundamental part of the game in both men's and women's ...
Jon Francisco · January 22, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/overcoming-the-fear-of-body-contact-in-youth-hockey)
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## [Overcoming the Fear of Body Contact in Youth Hockey](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/overcoming-the-fear-of-body-contact-in-youth-hockey)
Body contact is an integral part of hockey, and for many young players, it can be a source of anxiety. However, with ...
Jon Francisco · January 16, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-crucial-role-of-parents-in-preventing-youth-hockey-concussions)
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## [The Crucial Role of Parents in Managing Youth Hockey Concussions](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-crucial-role-of-parents-in-preventing-youth-hockey-concussions)
Youth hockey is an exhilarating sport that teaches teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. However, it also comes with ...
Jon Francisco · January 16, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/understanding-traumatic-brain-injuries-tbi-in-ice-hockey)
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## [Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) in Ice Hockey](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/understanding-traumatic-brain-injuries-tbi-in-ice-hockey)
Ice hockey is a thrilling and intense sport, but it also carries a significant risk of injury, particularly traumatic ...
Jon Francisco · January 08, 2025
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/winning-puck-battles-the-key-to-hockey-success)
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## [Winning Puck Battles: The Key to Hockey Success](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/winning-puck-battles-the-key-to-hockey-success)
The Importance of Winning Puck Battles in Hockey In the fast-paced world of hockey, winning puck battles is a crucial ...
Jon Francisco · December 18, 2024
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-coaches-must-master-safe-checking-and-concussion-prevention-in-youth-hockey)
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## [The Essential Role of Coaches in Teaching Safe Checking and Concussion Prevention in Youth Hockey](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-coaches-must-master-safe-checking-and-concussion-prevention-in-youth-hockey)
Why Coaches Need to Learn Proper Contact, Checking, and Concussion Prevention in Hockey
Jon Francisco · December 11, 2024
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/safer-training-with-concussion-preventing-dummies)
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## [4Check Hockey: Safer Training with Concussion-Preventing Dummies](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/safer-training-with-concussion-preventing-dummies)
In the fast-paced, high-contact sport of hockey, player safety is paramount. At 4Check Hockey, we are dedicated to ...
Jon Francisco · November 27, 2024
[](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/prevent-injuries-and-concussions-with-4check-hockeys-training-program)
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## [Prevent Injuries and Concussions with 4Check Hockey’s Training Program](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/prevent-injuries-and-concussions-with-4check-hockeys-training-program)
Should We Ban Checking Completely? While the obvious thought may be, "Let’s just ban checking and contact in all of ...
Jon Francisco · November 11, 2024
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