A common challenge for grassroots hockey clubs and coaches is managing conversations with parents around the following concerns: "Why is my player training with a weaker group? They're bored and not being challenged. It was waste of time coming to practise today and they have now lost their motivation" "My player doesn’t have strong enough teammates to play with, and it’s affecting their development. They deserve better linemates to help them improve" "My player needs to be pushed harder to make it to Showcase, England, or GB." We pay a lot of money for our child to play hockey, they should be getting better opportunities than they are currently offered" "Why aren't we more competitive in our games? My player is too good for this level" While these comments are understandable, many stem from unrealistic expectations, misunderstandings about development, or the pressure of wanting (or want...