This is the conclusion of an article first published at hockeythinktank.com. It is a must read for any hockey parent. Topher Scott is a Hockey Director of a youth AAA club in Central NY. Special Thanks to Topher for taking the time to share your message.

This is Part 2 of an article first published at hockeythinktank.com. It is a must read for any hockey parent. Topher Scott is a Hockey Director of a youth AAA club in Central NY. Special Thanks to Topher for taking the time to share your message.

The youth hockey model…and the youth sports model in general…operates and feeds off of fear.  Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). Fear of Judgement. Fear of the Unknown.

A lot of times, film is introduced at the younger ages during youth hockey tournaments.