2004 Parent Education PowerPoint Presentation

USA Hockey and The Coaching Education Program have developed a PowerPoint presentation to help familiarize members with the tenants of raising a child in the sport of hockey. Among the slides: USA Hockey's Philosophy -- which is to focus on growth and development, increase participation, skill development, safe environment and fun/enjoyment., suggested behavior to incorporate in the stands, in the car and at home, at practice and at the rink. The underlying message is that, "If all parents, guardians, coaches and officials can IMPROVE their outlook on the GAME, the TRUE winner of our sport will be the KIDS." >>> 2004 PARENT EDUCATION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION (.pps) Zero Tolerance Policy Get your FREE "Zero Tolerance" promotional posters here! All you need to do is e-mail Emily Tonniges with your address and how many posters you would like. >>> ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY | POSTER 'Relax, It's Just a Game' Recognizing that aggressive adult behavior is on the rise at young sporting events, USA Hockey and Hockey Canada have partnered to launch a series of public service announcements targeting parental behavior. Lampooning the overzealous, the TV, radio and print PSAs are clever, witty and designed to encourage parents to think to themselves, Relax, Its Just A Game."  For complete instructions on how to view and listen to these TV and radio ads, click on the following link " Relax... Audio/ Video " either here or to the left of this page under "USA Hockey Parents." Please note: hi-speed internet's a plus to be able to view these in a timely manner. I will try to have these viewable in the Youth Hockey Office at the Sports Arena. >>> ARE YOU A GOOD HOCKEY PARENT? >>> MASS. SUCCEEDS WITH PARENT CODE >>> TV I | TV II | TVIII | RADIO I | RADIO II >>> PURCHASE VIDEOS How To Turn Difficult Parents Into Your Best Volunteers Recognizing that "organizations need volunteers," this presentation stresses available educational materials, including Introduction to Hockey and Establishing a Good Relationship Between Coach and Parent brochures, as well as a Parents in Hockey video, Awareness Acknowledgement Form and Administrators' Guide. The best way to turn difficult parents into your best volunteers, according to USA Hockey's Director of Youth Hockey Kevin McLaughlin, who designed the presentation, is through early education of volunteer opportunities and expectations. >>> TURNING DIFFICULT PARENTS INTO YOUR BEST VOLUNTEERS (.pps) More Parent Education Programs >>> NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUTH SPORTS "The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) is a nonprofit organization representing the youth sports industry to advance the values of participation; and educate and develop leaders." It's motto is, "Enhancing the youth sports experience in America," and its vision is to lead professional development and advocacy for the youth sports industry. Positive Coaching Alliance You win not only because you win games but because you build character in the athletes you coach. --Phil Jackson, Lakers Coach, PCA National Spokesperson http://www.positivecoach.org/ Sports Esteem http://sportsesteem.com/ Character Counts http://www.charactercounts.org/ DISTRICT PROGRAMS Minnesota Hockey's Hockey Education Program (HEP) Massachusetts Parent Education Michigan Star Program (link to .pdf files)