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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Understanding Emotional Outbursts on the Sidelines

Understanding Emotional Outbursts on the Sidelines

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

When a coach loses control in the heat of a youth game, it can become a powerful lesson in accountability, composure, and growth for everyone involved.

Understanding Emotional Outbursts on the Sidelines

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

When a coach loses control in the heat of a youth game, it can become a powerful lesson in accountability, composure, and growth for everyone involved.

The Impossible Standards on Youth Coaches

The Impossible Standards on Youth Coaches

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

Volunteer youth coaches are human too—this article explores the unrealistic expectations placed on them and the need for empathy in youth sports.

The Impossible Standards on Youth Coaches

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

Volunteer youth coaches are human too—this article explores the unrealistic expectations placed on them and the need for empathy in youth sports.

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...