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Are Private Lessons Worth The Money?

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Nov 19, 2025 2:09:47 PM

The ol’ question in youth sports: “What’s the Return on Investment (ROI)?” Before we tackle this sub...

4Check Hockey, Coaching, Player Safety, Sports Safety, Parents, Scared, Traits, Great Athletes, Sports, Struggles, Youth, hockey parenting, love for the game, hockey coaching, long-term athlete development, positive sports parenting, hockey culture, kids and sports

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Aug 13, 2025 6:01:50 PM

Here's the truth, any good coach that has been around for a bit knows, kids are a direct reflection ...

4Check Hockey, hockey parenting, love for the game, youth sports development, avoiding burnout, raising hockey players, youth hockey, mental toughness, sports psychology, hockey coaching, long-term athlete development, positive sports parenting, hockey life lessons, intrinsic motivation, hockey culture, kids and sports

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Aug 5, 2025 3:19:37 PM

When kids step onto the ice for the first time, it’s not the stats, trophies, or scholarships that l...

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