Safety on the ice is on the highest priority list at National Hockey Training, and part of that safety is informing parents and players alike ‘How to Guard Against Concussions on the Ice’… but first we want to share the reality of concussions. A Brain Injury is Not Like a Broken Limb Broken limbs can occur in life outside of sports, and concussions fall into that arena as well – but you are at an increase risk when you engage in a contact sport. Often times head injuries will happen due to a direct hit to the head via an …

Team sports are an excellent way to keep your youth engaged, as well as offer them a sense of purpose and belonging, challenge them to grow physically and mentally, and provide an outlet where they can create healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Which is why NHTC would like to share ‘The Benefit of Team Sports for Youth’, in order to help parents understand how our hockey training in Langley can assist your child in a multitude of ways! The Benefit of Regular Exercise Physical education within a school setting is seemingly declining year after year, which doesn’t allow …

At NHTC, we are all about unleashing the potential of children, youth and adults alike in the great Canadian sport of hockey. Although many people believe that skill is the key component to becoming a champion hockey play, there are additional traits that will take your child from good to great – which is why we want to share these ‘Tips for Helping Your Child Become an Exceptional Hockey Player’! Pace the ‘Race’ – Skill Takes Time Both children and parents alike dream of the NHL, and it is great to have a winning mindset and lofty goals, but it …

At the National Hockey Training Centre, we pride ourselves in offering top-level training for our athletes. No matter the age or the stage of hockey training involved, we deliver the skill-set and aid in the mindset to help individuals succeed at a sport they love. Whether considering ringette or minor hockey classes for your child as a first-time athlete, or continuing their training as a returning player, we want to share some ‘Key Ways to Prepare Kids and Parents for Minor Hockey’ in order for everyone participating to have a fun and successful year! Key Phrase – Have Fun There …

Developing skilled hockey players is an area the National Hockey Training Centre excels at, but in addition to skill – we also aim for player development in other areas, keeping our athletes engaged in the game and in life. On top of our passion for training kids keen on the sport of hockey, we also want to help parents guard against dissolving this passion in their child through ways they may not have known they were doing. Which is why we want to offer these ‘Top Reasons Kids Lose Interest in Hockey & How To Avoid Them’! Overkill Kills Interest …