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Now is the Time to Think About Hockey Tryouts

Now is the Time to Think About Hockey Tryouts

Hockey tryouts start in just a couple of days for the Upper Peninsula. Athletes of different ages and divisions will be participating and trying their best. Families new to this lifestyle may be overwhelmed and unsure of what to expect at tryouts. Here are a few ways to impress the coaches and ensure athletes will be prepared.

Get Involved With the Meijer State Games of Michigan Summer Games

Get Involved With the Meijer State Games of Michigan Summer Games

The Meijer State Games of Michigan Summer Games features 40 sporting events and thousands of athletes. These events are open to athletes of all ages and abilities. Athletes aren’t the only ones that can get in on the action. There are multiple ways to be involved with the Meijer Summer State Games of Michigan this season.

Tips for Tryouts From Our Hockey Coordinator

Tips for Tryouts From Our Hockey Coordinator

Tryouts have already begun for the Meijer State Games of Michigan Summer Games in the upper peninsula in Marquette. Starting in May, there will be hockey tryouts almost every weekend in the Grand Rapids area. The Hockey Coordinator at Meijer State Games of Michigan, Will Healy, shares his tips on preparing for tryouts. 

Ron Baum - A Devoted Life Long Coach And Mentor

Ron Baum - A Devoted Life Long Coach And Mentor

Coach Spotlights are a way for the Meijer State Games of Michigan to show their appreciation for the coaches that have shaped the athletes competing in these events. This particular coach has been a part of MSGOM Hockey since the beginning. Due to this, he has been given the affectionate title ‘godfather’ of MSGOM Hockey. Please welcome onto the ice, Ron Baum!

The Best Trails to Look At Spring’s Sensational Splendor

The Best Trails to Look At Spring’s Sensational Splendor

It has been about a month since the first official day of spring on March 20. The sun is shining, birds are singing, and flowers are starting to bloom. Staying active by walking trails is a great way to participate in the healthy living movement. If you are having a staycation this spring break, here is a list of the best trails to see Michigan's beauty in Kent County and the surrounding areas.

Youth Players Experience Startling Pressure From Sports

Youth Players Experience Startling Pressure From Sports

Athletic competitions have turned friends into enemies, family fun into family feuds, and teammates into challengers. The Meijer State Games of Michigan Summer Games wants athletes to compete to the best of their abilities, but they want them to stay happy and energized. Family members, teammates, coaches, and individuals must help players overcome this pressure.