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 This is a brand new copy of the book:KIDS’ HOCKEYThe Parents GuidebyGary Abraham, M.D.with Michael SmithHere’s a well-executed, user-friendly guide for parents of young hockey
players. The authors offer a detailed look at necessary equipment, but
they go way beyond a simple buying guide. There is a brief history of
the sport, an overview of the basics of playing hockey, and a chapter
on “hockey health and safety” that shows parents the kinds of exercises
young athletes should do before playing. There’s also a chapter on
coaching your child’s hockey team. Useful lists are appended of books,
instructional videos, and Web sites. This comprehensive guide will help you be sure that your child gets the best from their hockey experience.  CHAPTERS INCLUDE:The Origins of Hockey and How It’s Organized Today:  history, local associations, girls in hockey, age groups, team categories, house league, select and rep, composition of the teamPlaying The Game: The Rules:  the game today, the team – player position and shifts, a few basic rules, enforcing the rules, the main penaltiesPlaying The Game:  The Basic Skills:  Skating, stopping, turning, skating backward, holding the stick passing, puck control, shooting and scoring goals, checking, body contact and checking, summing upThe Equipment: What your Child Needs:  cost, safety and used equipment, girls’ equipment, the helmet, the facemask, the mouth guard, the skates, sticks, a few tip on the rest of the equipmentThe Equipment:  Preparation and Maintenance:  Taking care of the equipment, taping the stick, sharpening the skates, be prepared for anything, pregame equipment checklistMy Kid Wants to Play Goal:  the equipment, the psychology, fitness for goalies, pregame equipment checklistHockey Health and Safety:  Stretching and warming up, strength training, the hockey trainer and medical history cards, specific injuries and illnesses, nutrition and fluid managementGood Hockey Parenting:  Tips on having fun and setting goals, being a responsible player, vacations and grounding, being a responsible parent, “I don’t want to play anymore”, Abuse, coaching and assisting, single parents, my child plays goal, fighting and conflict resolution, The hockey halls of fameHockey School and Backyard Rinks:  Choosing a hockey school, the backyard rink: a lost artAppendix 1 – Teaching hockey the right wayAppendix 2 – Physical Contact and violenceAppendix 3 – Becoming a coach, roles, certifications, national coaching certification programAppendix 4 – Becoming a referee, referee certification, equipment for refereesAppendix 5 – Organizations and resources for Amateur HockeyCONDITION:
Book is brand new, 174  pages, photographically and sketch illustrated in color.

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