Hockey, Tabletop Games, and Woodworking: A Geek's Ramblings

Hockey, tabletop games, woodworking, and musings from a retired IT pro and youth hockey coach. Diving into eclectic passions and lifelong geekery!

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Recommended Hockey Clinics and Camps in the DMV

Recommended Hockey Clinics and Camps in the DMV

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

  I'm often asked what extra programs I recommend for youth hockey players in the DC, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. For years, I've shared this information informally, either by...

Recommended Hockey Clinics and Camps in the DMV

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

  I'm often asked what extra programs I recommend for youth hockey players in the DC, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. For years, I've shared this information informally, either by...

The Swedish Stick Handling Ball

The Swedish Stick Handling Ball

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

As the name suggests, the Swedish stickhandling ball originated from Swedish players using wooden balls to practice their stickhandling skills during off ice practice and warmups. These balls are used...

The Swedish Stick Handling Ball

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

As the name suggests, the Swedish stickhandling ball originated from Swedish players using wooden balls to practice their stickhandling skills during off ice practice and warmups. These balls are used...

How to Start Your Child in Hockey: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

How to Start Your Child in Hockey: A Step-by-St...

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

As a parent and youth hockey coach, I’m often asked, "My child wants to start playing hockey, but I don’t know where to begin!" If your child is interested in...

How to Start Your Child in Hockey: A Step-by-St...

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

As a parent and youth hockey coach, I’m often asked, "My child wants to start playing hockey, but I don’t know where to begin!" If your child is interested in...

Cost-Effective Equipment for Off-Ice Hockey Training

Cost-Effective Equipment for Off-Ice Hockey Tra...

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

Ice time is expensive and sometimes difficult to access, making off-ice training essential for skill development and muscle memory. I often get asked about the best tools for off-ice hockey...

Cost-Effective Equipment for Off-Ice Hockey Tra...

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

Ice time is expensive and sometimes difficult to access, making off-ice training essential for skill development and muscle memory. I often get asked about the best tools for off-ice hockey...

Beyond the Ice: Sports to Complement Youth Hockey

Beyond the Ice: Sports to Complement Youth Hockey

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

I often get asked which sports would best complement hockey when coaching youth hockey players. Studies have shown that participation in multiple sports helps with developing athletic skills while decreasing...

Beyond the Ice: Sports to Complement Youth Hockey

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

I often get asked which sports would best complement hockey when coaching youth hockey players. Studies have shown that participation in multiple sports helps with developing athletic skills while decreasing...

Combatting Bullying in Youth Hockey: A Coach’s Guide

Combatting Bullying in Youth Hockey: A Coach’s ...

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

While hockey fosters teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, its competitive and physical nature creates an environment where bullying occurs frequently and is often ignored or overlooked. This issue can negatively impact...

Combatting Bullying in Youth Hockey: A Coach’s ...

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

While hockey fosters teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, its competitive and physical nature creates an environment where bullying occurs frequently and is often ignored or overlooked. This issue can negatively impact...