With winter just around the corner it is time to hit the ice. On this Fit at Five we check out the Junior Pirates hockey program. Teaching kids at a young age skills that go far beyond just the ice.
The youth and junior hockey organization trains over 300 kids from ages 4 up to 20. To say these kids are proud to call themselves Junior Pirates would be an understatement. Hockey requires a big commitment of time and travel, but both the kids and parents agree it's worth it. Some traveling as far as two hours away three days a week for workouts both on the ice and at the Parisi Speed School right in house.
Coach Brad Church tells us how hockey played a role in his life as a young child.
"A lot of the lessons that I learned through the game as a kid and as a professional have been instrumental as to who I am and who I hope my boys will be."
"You know we really want to try to teach these kids that there is more to the game than just scoring