Kevin Shier

Co-founder and Director @topsportsto | Always Learning

[Kevin Shier @KevinShier_]

@weissie20 Love this. Check out our Multi-Sport Model at TOP Sports in Toronto. Three sports, seasonal schedules, no conflicts. https://t.co/H16stp73O8

[Kevin Shier @KevinShier_]

@ClankoMedia Bad take. Toph has dedicated his career to improving youth hockey and is passionate about changing the culture. There’s no one more I’d rather see pushing governing bodies, politicians, or associations to take action than Toph.

[Kevin Shier @KevinShier_]

@KylePorterCBS @Garmin 184,000

[Kevin Shier @KevinShier_]

@coachnoble45 @22TMarshall AAAA

[Kevin Shier @KevinShier_]

@DevelopAthletes We do this 2x week for all teams U8-U11 and it’s worked great. First 20 mins always phys. lit and skating as a group, then into team stations or drills. Efficient, great energy, and kids love it.

[Kevin Shier @KevinShier_]

@tjmanastersky @Curry_MHockey @StCathFalcons Ask him if he’s still doing the eyes-closed pre-game warmup! @B_Sinc1

[Michael Boyle @mboyle1959]

I keep saying this but, it needs repeating. We have youth sports all wrong.

Dr James Andrews- “Athletes ages 14-and-under should have a two-month break with no organized leagues or intense training, Three to four would be better. Do conditioning, flexibility and strength work."

[Kevin Shier @KevinShier_]

@CoachLynch_21 @YouthInc Michael - I’m interested to know why you believe specialized players pull away later the older they get. In my experience it’s typically the opposite with specialized players excelling pre-puberty given they’ve had more time interacting with one sport vs multiple sports

[Kevin Shier @KevinShier_]

@YouthInc @TomFarrey @gregolsen88 check out https://t.co/lBpf1UTpM6 up in Toronto.

Our multi-sport setup allows kids to play competitive hockey, lax, and soccer with no schedule conflicts and balanced # of training hours in each.

Generalist approach and let kids figure out what they love over time

[CTV News @CTVNews]

'I want a change': Tim Hortons hockey cards inclusivity effort disappoints 8-year-old activist https://t.co/dNwgyJlvIz

[CTV News @CTVNews]

Young hockey fan Hannah Granatstein penned a letter to Tim Hortons to include more hockey cards of female players. Heather Wright reports. https://t.co/kose2Vlx1n

[Kevin Shier @KevinShier_]

@nwhlpa @UpperDeckHockey Thanks @nwhlpa, send me a PM. I would love to connect you with Hannah's parents.

[Players’ Association of the PHF @nwhlpa]

Hannah bringing Monday heat! That's why we are so excited for the league deal with @UpperDeckHockey.

We sure would like to find Hannah so we can send her some goodies from our players and make sure she gets some of those new hockey cards.

#HockeyTwitter

[Kevin Shier @KevinShier_]

Hey @TimHortons,

An 8-year-old named Hannah has an issue that she'd like to bring to your attention!

Young girls all over Canada deserve to see their idols on hockey cards as much as men - let's do better!

Signed,
Hannah G., & Friends

[Kevin Shier @KevinShier_]

.@OHFHockey, if we can strip away the politics and ego’s, I think you’ll find many of us “non-sanctioned” leagues follow the exact same rules you do, but are never given the chance to show you what we’re doing. Let’s create a solution.

I’m available anytime: [email protected]

[Kevin Shier @KevinShier_]

Hey @OHF, here’s an idea:

Instead creating a monopoly in minor hockey, why not engage with “non-sanctioned” leagues and help them with accreditation and sanctioning.

I would love the opportunity to show you what we are doing at @TOPsportsTO to make hockey a better place.

[Ontario Hockey Federation @OHFHockey]

Important Reminder! 📢

The OHF has amended our Non-Sanctioned League Policy.

Changes come into effect TODAY September 10, 2021

Read more here:
https://t.co/ODjncb0QCN

[Kevin Shier @KevinShier_]

@MatthewHallett @ApexHockeyZM Matt, what guidance are you getting on this? Per public health unit or provincial closure?

[Kevin Shier @KevinShier_]

For all those involved in youth sports, this past year was full of uncertainties and endless challenges. But through the ups and downs, a few silver linings emerged.

My first blog post below on behalf of the @TOPsportsTO team 👇

https://t.co/i9xzb2lnHc

[Roman Baber @Roman_Baber]

Kids are bursting w/unspent energy. Shutting down kids' sports is bad for health & mental health.

Dr. Watson: "truly documented transmission between athletes...I'm not aware of anything".

End this @MacLeodLisa & @fordnation! Let kids play sports!#onpoli
https://t.co/A9ysnKv6SH

[Kevin Shier @KevinShier_]

@Brant_Berglund Pro: Social aspect is huge plus when grouping by birthyear. Many are in school together and friends off-ice anyway, so teams become closer knit.

Con: top and bottom of team would be better served by going up or down...but hard to do for games/tourneys with multiple birthyears.