Episodes

  • ”The Delusional Parent”

    ”The Delusional Parent”
    May 15 2026
    And today… we’re talking about something that every coach in hockey has dealt with… but not every coach is willing to say out loud. The delusional hockey parent. The last few years have been the worst I’ve ever seen for delusional parents. Because these parents truly believe they’re helping their child… while they slowly destroy the experience for everyone around them — including their own kid.
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    24 mins
  • “Every Player Learns Different”

    “Every Player Learns Different”
    May 9 2026
    Too many coaches coach the way they liked being coached. Too many adults think louder means clearer. And too many players get labeled as “not listening” when really… nobody ever learned how to reach them. Some players need details. Some need confidence. Some need repetition. Some need to see it. Some need to fail first before it clicks. The best coaches don’t just teach hockey. They study people.
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    18 mins
  • “My Kid Should Be ‘The Guy’” - ”When Adults Ruin the Game”

    “My Kid Should Be ‘The Guy’” - ”When Adults Ruin the Game”
    May 6 2026
    “Not every kid is the star… and that’s okay—until a parent makes it a problem.” Player is solid, middle-of-the-lineup contributor. Parent pushes, complains, forces opportunity. Kid gets elevated too early… struggles… confidence crushed. You didn’t elevate your kid—you exposed them.
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    15 mins
  • “Sideline Experts: When Parents Think They’re the Coach”

    “Sideline Experts: When Parents Think They’re the Coach”
    May 6 2026
    You ever notice this? Parents will sit in the stands… arms crossed… shaking their heads… second-guessing every decision… But flip the script for one second. What if a coach pulled you aside after the game… looked you dead in the eye… and said: “Hey… the way you’re raising your kid? That’s the problem."
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    22 mins
  • ”What Coaches Really Look For At Tryouts” - Its Not What You Think

    ”What Coaches Really Look For At Tryouts” - Its Not What You Think
    May 4 2026
    Tryouts are here. And every player is thinking the same thing: “What do I need to do to make the team?” So what do they focus on? Goals. Speed.
Flash. Trying to stand out. But here’s the truth… After all these years playing, coaching, evaluating— That’s not what separates players. Not at the levels that matter.
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    10 mins
  • ”Seventeen Spots” - The Truth About Tryouts Coaches Don’t Say Out Lound

    ”Seventeen Spots” - The Truth About Tryouts Coaches Don’t Say Out Lound
    May 4 2026
    Tryout season is here. And everywhere you go… Rinks, stands, parking lots..There’s one conversation happening: Who’s making the team. Who’s moving up. Who’s getting cut. Who got “picked.” But what nobody really talks about? The decisions behind it. And I’ll tell you right now, It’s not as simple as people think.
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    15 mins
  • “You Don’t Know What’s Coming” The reality of what’s actually expected as you move up in hockey.

    “You Don’t Know What’s Coming” The reality of what’s actually expected as you move up in hockey.
    Apr 24 2026
    There’s a gap in hockey. A big one. Between what people think the game is… And what it actually becomes. And the truth? A lot of parents… and a lot of players… Don’t have a clue what’s coming.
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    13 mins
  • “THE PRESSURE ON THE BENCH”

    “THE PRESSURE ON THE BENCH”
    Apr 24 2026
    “We’ve reached a point where head coaches aren’t just picking teams anymore… They’re being told to defend the people helping them pick the team— And if they don’t do it the ‘right way’? They’re out. That’s not development. That’s control.”
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    22 mins