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The Ride to The Rink: Why Texting Might Be Hurting Your Game — And How to Fix It
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🎙️ “Okay.” “K.” “👍.”
Sound familiar? In this week’s episode of The Ride To The Rink, Mike and Lee tackle one of the sneakiest challenges facing young hockey players today — texting instead of talking.
From locker room group chats to misread messages, they break down why communication has become so complicated — and how simple face-to-face conversations can make you not only a better teammate, but a better person.
🔥 Highlights include:
- The hidden dangers of texting tone (and why emojis don’t fix it 😅)
- How miscommunication can fracture team dynamics
- Why coaches notice players who communicate confidently
- The difference between “I’m busy” and “I don’t care” in a text
- Tips to build verbal confidence — on and off the ice
- Real examples from Mike and Lee’s coaching experiences
- Why learning to talk to adults can actually get you more of what you want
Whether you’re a player, parent, or coach, this episode reminds us that while texting is convenient, real communication is a skill worth practicing. Because, as Lee puts it — “You can’t text that you’re open during a game.”
📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: You Can’t Text “I’m Open!” — Why Hockey Players Need Real Conversations
🏒 Tune in, talk more, and keep skating forward.
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