Meredith Rocchi, Ottawa Citizen | Aug 18, 2015 | Last Updated: Aug 18, 2015 - 8:24 UTC
The summer is winding down and the sounds of skates, sticks and pucks are starting to fill local arenas as players of all ages begin practising for their upcoming hockey season. Parents who want the best for their children will spend hours worrying about try-outs, coaching, equipment, off-ice training, and schedules. Current thinking, however, suggests that the best thing parents can do for their young athletes is re-examine their own attitude (or approach) to sport.