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Articles for hockey parents on social media, NIL, sponsorships and supporting your player.
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Hockey Parents: Stop Asking Small Businesses for Money. Start Offering Them Something.
Youth hockey teams regularly approach small businesses for sponsorships, often offering little more than logo placement and social media exposure. But what if teams focused on…
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Hockey Teaches Kids to Be Good Teammates. What Happens When That Means Speaking Up?
We teach hockey players to be loyal teammates, demonstrate leadership and hold each other accountable. But what happens when doing the right thing means challenging someone…
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Getting Noticed, Getting Recruited and Getting Sponsored: Three Different Things in Youth Hockey
Getting noticed, recruited and sponsored aren't interchangeable in hockey. A player can have thousands of followers without recruiting interest, or attract serious attention from teams without…
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Does My Child Need a Hockey Social Media Account to Get Noticed?
Does your child actually need an Instagram account to get noticed in hockey? Social media can help players share highlights and connect with the hockey industry,…
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A Hockey Camp Invitation: Is Your Player Being Recruited or Just Invited to Pay?
Not every hockey camp invitation means your child is being recruited. Sometimes a coach, scout, agent or consultant has genuinely identified them. Other times, it's simply…
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My Child Wants to Quit Hockey. Now What?
When a child wants to quit hockey, parents should first understand whether the issue is the sport itself, their team, coaching, competitive level or schedule. This…
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Can Hockey Players Accept Free Gear or NIL Money? Here's What Parents Need to Know.
Free skates, a stick, or NIL money for your hockey player? Here's what parents need to know before saying yes: who's offering, what's expected in return,…
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Why Are We Marketing Children's Sports Teams? What Are We Actually Doing?
Youth sports teams are increasingly creating Instagram accounts, player profiles and promotional content featuring children as young as eight or nine. But why? If the goal…
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What's Safe to Share About Your Hockey Player Online?
A hockey photo can reveal more about your child than you realize. From jersey numbers and rink locations to tournament schedules and AI video services, here's…