Over the last several years, I've heard of youth hockey organizations, teams, hockey companies/ websites and other entities sponsor "Shot Challenges"... taking the idea of small steps leading into big leaps.
Here are some groups that sponsor great ones with prizes available?
Hockey Share 10,000 Puck Challenge
http://www.hockeyshare.com/10000pucks/
SUMMER CONTEST - every summer we offer a contest for participants from across the world to compete against each other for some great prize packages provided by HockeyShot.com.
West Fargo Challenge
http://www.westfargohockey.com/page/show/454486-10-000-shot-club
Chelios Hockey
http://chelioshockey.com/Page.asp?n=59783&org=CHELIOSHOCKEY.COM
Champions Edge
http://championsedgehockeyacademy.com/page.php?page_id=61892
The premise is simple: try and take 10,000 shots between June 2nd 2014 - August 10th 2014
https://twitter.com/10000Pucks
Shot Challenge are an easy, fun and nearly free way to develop your skills off the ice. These challenges teach players about setting same quantifiable goals in order to reach larger ones. Discipline, commitment and dedication are paramount...