As parents, coaches and even players emerge from 8U, they may be yearning for something dramatically different.
The grass may appear greener at 10U – with full-ice hockey.
The problem is that a complete 180 is seldom a good idea, and it certainly isn’t in this case. Bob Mancini, a regional manager for USA Hockey’s American Development Model, has some thoughts on why 10U hockey still requires a look at the big picture and a focus on skill development over results.