Parent Tip of the Week - Fill your children's Emotional Tanks. Like a car's gas tank, an empty Emotional Tank won't take us far, but when the Tank is full we can keep running.

Coach Tip of the Week - Develop a written coaching philosophy. Write down a few things about what you value as a coach (e.g. talent development, having fun), and then write a paragraph designed to teach parents why your philosophy is so important to their children's education. Share this with the parents before the season.

This month's "Responsible Sports" as presented by Liberty Mutual and USA Hockey feature focuses on Dealing with Defeat and how best for us to help our athletes to see the life lessons that can be learned from a tough loss. Please check out this month's feature article. Read More >>

CONGRATULATIONS to the following 2012 State Champions:
Tier I:
Midget 18U - Orange County Hockey Club
Midget 16U - LA Hockey Club
Bantam - LA Hockey Club
PeeWee - LA Hockey Club

Tier II:
Midget 18U - Tri-Valley Blue Devils
Midget 16U - California Wave(1)
Bantam - Orange County Hockey Club(1)
PeeWee - Anahiem Wildcats(2)

High School:
Santa Margarita Catholic High School

A/B:
Midget 18U - Capital Thunder
Midget 16U - Orange County Hockey Club
Bantam A - Jr. Ducks
Bantam B - Orange County Hockey Club
PeeWee A - Orange County Hockey Club
PeeWee B - Valencia Express
Squirt A - Jr. Kings
Squirt B - LA Hockey Club(1)

Following details are for an upcoming Level 4 CEP Clinic in August. If interested, please sign up early as the clinic is expected to fill up soon.

Cost - $325
Date - Friday Aug 10 thru Sunday Aug 12, 2012
Location - Tuscany Suites/Casino, 255 E Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89169

To make reservations, call 877-887-2261 and mention USA Hockey group to receive our group rates: Thu $45, Fri $79, Sat $79 (plus taxes, etc). You must call BEFORE July 13 to get these rates!

Schedule:
Friday: check-in begins at 4 pm, clinic runs from 5 pm-10 pm with a reception immediately following.
Saturday: continental breakfast at 8 am; clinic runs from 9 am-6 pm.
Sunday: continental breakfast at 8 am; clinic runs from 9 am-noon.

Please register early there will be a limited number of seats and class materials need to be prepared ahead of time!

There has been a recent outbreak of Norovirus that has been making many people very sick all over the country. This virus affected numerous hockey players during a recent tournament in Michigan. Please see the attached memorandum regarding this recent outbreak. Read More >>