Most young hockey players go through the motion from Squirts to Bantams with nothing specific on their agenda. Every young hockey player dreams about playing in the N.H.L. someday but very few have a specific plan. By the age of 9 or 10 you have to have a plan, a definite road map that will take you there. Regular practices are not enough to elevate your game to an ELITE level. You need to attend Stickhandling Hockey Schools, Power skating clinics, weight training and so on… From the age of 10 to 14 and that only gives you 4 years of extra training to work on your individual skills to reach that ELITE level. Here is why! On your second year Bantam (14), Pro scouts, College recruiters, Junior scouts and the famous U.S.A. Development Program are all out assessing the individual talent for their program. If you are determined and serious about reaching your dreams, sit down with your parents and discuss a plan.