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Greetings!
Welcome to the Dallas Stars Care newsletter! The Dallas Stars Care
program is a partnership between the Dallas Stars and Texas Amateur Hockey
Association.
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Stars News: Stars Say Thank You - Free Youth Ticket!
 As a thank you for being part of the Dallas Stars Care program, we're
giving you a special "Dallas Stars Thank You." As a thank you for being a subscriber to the Dallas Stars Care E-Newsletter, you
receive a free youth ticket and a complimentary drop-in hockey pass at
any Dr Pepper StarCenter with the purchase of a discounted adult ticket. (Upper and lower level
seats are available at the Dallas Stars Care discounted rates for
adults.) To get your free youth ticket and a complimentary drop-in hockey pass at any Dr Pepper StarCenter, please call Call Trevor Tankersley at 214-387-5633 and mention the Dallas Stars Care program. You must call him no later than 5:00 PM EST March 16th, 2009. |
Featured Training Aid: Develop a Quicker Shot Release With the Power Builder
 The Power Builder
is a new product designed to help players increase their shot power.
It's also designed to help players develop a quicker shot release. So
is it worth it? Here's our review of the Power Builder. Read more... |
Skill Development: Learn the Secrets of Breakaways, Penalty Shots, and Shootouts
 Do you want to learn the "glove tossing" breakaway move that Alexander Ovechkin
used in the all star game? The following video contains highlights of
breakaways, penalty shots, and shootouts. Read more...
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Sponsor: Love Hockey? Make it Your Business!
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for hockey, Puckmasters has
an exciting opportunity for you. When you have your own Puckmasters Franchise,
you can do something that you truly enjoy and feel good about! Best of all, your
entrepreneurial drive is backed by a proven support system. Read more...
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Coaching: Helping Athletes Handle Pressure and Competition
 Having an open mind and being aware of what your athlete is saying
(both vocally and through body language) can help in the handling of
the pressure that comes with playing youth sports. Read more... |
Featured Camp: Power Skating Camp Designed to Improve Speed
 Laura Stamm Power Skating is designed to improve the speed and mobility
of hockey players of all ages and abilities. Our Power Skating Schools
include 3-5 day skating clinics and skating camps, advanced clinics,
skating lessons and elite power skating workshops for players as well
as skating clinics for hockey coaches and officials. The skating skills
and skating drills are all hockey specific. Read more... |
Stars Team News: Tech/OU Hockey Game at AAC - Meet the Players!
The Dallas Stars are pleased to announce an upcoming college hockey game at American Airlines Center. Texas Tech will play Oklahoma on Sunday, March 8th, 2009 immediately
following the Dallas Stars game vs. the Montreal Canadiens. Tickets are
just $17 per person (only for Dallas Stars Care families). This is a
great opportunity for kids to see collegiate hockey players from the
local area. For more information, click here to view the flyer (doc).
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Equipment: How to Tape Your Hockey Stick
 A player's stick is often his most personal piece of equipment. Adding
tape to your stick makes it uniquely yours. Taping a stick should be
done with cloth hockey tape. Read more..
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Featured Camp: Become Battle Tested at Pro Ambitions Hockey
 We
are very excited to bring our cutting edge battle camps and goalie
camps to TX this summer. Learn how to battle, compete for loose pucks,
how to score goals in tight areas, how to come out of the corner with
the puck as well as get a great all around skill session by our
profession staff with 5:1 ratio of players to qualified Boston area
coaches. Read more... |
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Player Development: A Team Leader's Job Description
 Many athletes fail to develop as leaders not because they
lack leadership ability, but because they lack a fundamental
understanding of what leadership is. To become an effective leader, the athlete first needs to understand the job of a team leader.Once
this is made clear, the athlete can go to work on developing the skills
he or she needs to assert a positive leadership influence on the team.
If you do not already have a clear job description of a positive team
leader, here is one to consider. Read more...
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Youth Sports Character: Sports Heroes: Not Always the Best Role Models
 It is easy for kids to admire professional athletes who stand out in
their sport. This admiration often takes the form of "hero worship" and
gives kids someone to mimic in their path to adulthood. Just like their
heroes, most kids can easily see themselves making the winning score or
receiving the praise and lifestyle that comes with success. Many
parents encourage this behavior through buying jerseys and seeking
autographs. Read more...
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Recruiting: How Do I Get Noticed?
 How do I get noticed? This is one of the most frequently asked
questions in hockey. There is no simple answer. You must come to the
realization that there are several alternatives and routes a hockey
player can take in achieving his or her goal. Read more... |
Sponsor: Children's Medical Center - Your Child's Health
The latest edition of Your Child's Health Newsletter is now available online. For more information about Children's Medical Center and to read this month's issue, please click here. |
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Team Management: Knowing and Accepting Team Roles - Part 2 of 3
 Understanding and accepting roles is one of the biggest areas for
developing a successful team. This is Part 2 of the article "Knowing
and Accepting Team Roles." In this article we discuss two ways to
define and clarify player roles on a team. Read more...
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Nutrition and Health: Prepare Your Child With Nutrition and Rest
 One of the most important aspects of youth sports is having the young
ones prepared with proper rest and nutrition. To make sure your child
is ready to have fun and compete to the best of his or her ability,
follow some of the following tips. Read more...
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Parenting: 5 Things You Should Never Ask of Your Child
 In the age of instant celebrity and multimillion dollar dreams,
youth sports have lost some of its innocence. Too many parents expect
their children to be the next Sidney Crosby, Tom Brady, or Lebron
James. It's time to step back and let your kids be kids. Here are five
things you should never ask of your child. Read more... |
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Hockey Training: Teaching the Basics of Movement
 In this article, youth training expert Brian Grasso discusses how teaching the basics of movement are the key to youth fitness. Read more... |
Featured Review: Receive Custom Pins and Awards
at SteelBerry Awards
 If you're looking to build team spirit with trading pins or order customized
gear bearing your team or association logo, SteelBerry Awards offers a huge
selection of inexpensive custom products. Each product is backed by a 100%
satisfaction guarantee. But does SteelBerry deliver? Here's our review of
SteelBerryAwards.com. Read more...
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Fundraising: Choosing a Fundraising Program
 One of the most important steps you'll take is choosing your
fundraising program. To do this, you'll need to review your group's
needs, goals, and resources, as well as the different programs
available to you. Here are fundraising tips for choosing a program: Read more...
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Question: What is Your Biggest Concern or Question?
 As a hockey parent, what questions or concerns do you have? Is it dealing
with your child's coach? Selecting the right association? Purchasing hockey
equipment? Is it dealing with other parents on your team?
Please email us your
biggest question or concern and we will do our best to address it in an upcoming
newsletter.
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Thank you for being a member of the Dallas Stars Care program in
partnership with Texas Amateur Hockey Association! For more information, please
click below.
http://www.DallasStarsCare.com
Thank you for you support of youth hockey in Texas!
The Dallas Stars and Texas Amateur Hockey Association
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