REMEMBER:
LET KIDS BE KIDS.
Fun comes first.
BE SUPPORTIVE.
The most powerful
words a young athlete
can hear are "I love to
watch you play."
LEAD BY
EXAMPLE.
Your child is always
watching. Model
respect, patience, and
good sportsmanship
in every interaction at
the rink, not just when
the game is close.
BE POSITIVE
WHEN ADVERSITY
HITS. A bad call, a
tough loss, a rough
shift: how you react in
those moments
teaches your child
how to handle them
too. Constructive
beats destructive
every time.
CELEBRATE
EFFORT, NOT JUST
RESULTS. Praising
effort helps kids build
the confidence to take
on new challenges.
BE PROACTIVE.
Getting involved as a
coach, or official in
your association can
give you an even
greater influence on
your child's hockey
experience.
YOUR CHILD'S
COACH IS LIKELY
A VOLUNTEER.
Often they are a
parent too, donating
YOUR PARENT
PLAYBOOK
AS A PARENT, you are the most influential figure in your
child's hockey experience. Use USA Hockey's tips below to
get the most out of you and your child's hockey journey.
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