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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
To answer you second question first, yes. I am not a fan of single sport athletes. I think the more exposure an athlete has to different sports the better, example Jeff Wilson he was a Double All Black. The list of hockey players that played lacrosse is long.
I also wonder why, if it is such a good thing Hockey Alberta doesn't support or sanction it.
I am leaving my child with you (the coach) I want to know that this individual is vetted for more than just hockey knowledge.
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Depends highly on the sports involved and the skills developed. Lacrosse and hockey are a natural fit, many of the skills are going to cross over. Hockey and baseball? Not so much.
I don't think there's any reason to push a child in any direction. If they want to play 12 months of hockey then sign them up (disregarding costs), if they want to spend their summer playing tennis then sign them up for that.