Episode 23: Private Lessons & Power Skating: Building Better Players

Vegas Rinkside Rundown - Episode #23

November 7th, 2024

From player development strategies to weekend tournament action, we cover the full spectrum of youth hockey.

Topics:

  1. Player Development Focus
  • Private lessons vs team practice benefits
  • Power skating insights and recommendations
  • Optimal training duration and approaches
  • Practice vs game time management
  1. Tournament & Game Results
  • VGK 12U AA Girls' strong showing in San Diego
  • Bishop Gorman vs Warriors exhibition game
  • 16U AA Gorman's performance at CCM World Invite
  • 15U Triple A weekend in Arizona
  1. Education & Hockey Balance
  • Importance of academic performance
  • College hockey opportunities
  • Using hockey to advance education
  • Grade requirements for players
  1. Community Updates
  • Henderson Force fundraising golf tournament
  • UNLV hockey's continued success
  • Upcoming events and games
  • Social media expansion efforts

Synopsis:

In this comprehensive episode of Vegas Rinkside Rundown, hosts Jim and Ron delve deep into player development strategies, focusing on the role of private lessons and power skating in youth hockey. They explore the optimal approaches to training, including insights on session duration, multiple-player dynamics, and the balance between individual skills and team practice.

The discussion features extensive tournament coverage, highlighting impressive performances from various Vegas teams across different age groups and locations. Notable results include the VGK 12U AA Girls' strong showing in San Diego and detailed analysis of the 15U Triple A team's challenging weekend in Arizona against top competition.

A significant portion of the episode focuses on the crucial balance between education and hockey, sparked by coaching insights about hockey being "a privilege, not a right." The hosts discuss how academic performance can impact both current play opportunities and future hockey prospects, whether at the college level or beyond.

The episode wraps up with community updates, including details about the Henderson Force fundraising golf tournament and continued success of UNLV's hockey program, maintaining their strong connection to the local hockey community while providing valuable insights for players, parents, and coaches alike.

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