Written by a longtime youth hockey coach/parent and USA Hockey coaching educator, this book provides a basic introduction for parents navigating the world of youth hockey. This “squirt/ atom youth hockey primer” covers the skills your child can be expected to develop at this stage, what to look for in a hockey program, ways to build hockey skills and support a love of the game at home, and how to talk to your child’s coach. This is a follow up to Top Corner Youth Hockey Skills: A Parent's Guide to the Mite Years