Podcast Episodes

Episode 21: The Road to Bantams, Pt. 2

Episode 21

In Part 2 with guest dad Chris Vollmer, we go deeper into the Bantam transition and what it really takes to keep your kid thriving without losing you…

8 months ago

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Episode 20: The Road to Bantams - Bigger Hits, Bigger Questions

Episode 20

In our first-ever guest episode, we sit down with hockey dad Chris Vollmer, whose son is heading into Bantam Minor - and full contact - this fall. We…

8 months, 1 week ago

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Episode 19: The Upside of the Grind

Episode 19

It’s not just about hockey. It’s about who they’re becoming.

This week, Scott and Jamie slow it down - just a little - to zoom out on what this sport …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

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Episode 18: The Business of Youth Hockey (and Chuck Norris)

Episode 18

When private equity meets private lessons... who’s really winning?

Scott and Jamie dig into the growing influence of money in youth hockey and how the…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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Episode 17: Fireworks, Faceoffs & Dad Fights

Episode 17

Happy Fourth of July all!  In this episode Scott and Jamie dig into the emotional explosions that come with youth hockey - from player-on-player scuf…

8 months, 4 weeks ago

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Episode 16: Keeping Up with the Rink Neighbors

Episode 16

Episode 16: Keeping Up with the Rink Neighbors
“They’re skating three times a week… should we be?”

This week, Scott and Jamie unpack one of youth hocke…

9 months ago

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Episode 15: Pushed Too Far - When You Want It More Than Your Kid

Episode 15

This week, Scott and Jamie dig into one of the hardest questions in youth sports: how much is too much when it comes to pushing your kid? From the em…

9 months, 1 week ago

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Episode 14: Hockey Dads, Daddy Issues & the Development Spiral

Episode 14

What happens when Dad means well… but does too much?

This week, Scott and Jamie break down the complicated role of fathers in youth hockey - from car …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Episode 13: When Coaches Go Full Psycho (and Your Kid’s Stuck There)

Episode 13

New team, new coach, new... personality disorder?

This week, Scott and Jamie lace up for one of the wildest corners of youth hockey: crazy coaches. Yo…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Episode 12: Watered Down Hockey, Gear Crackdowns & Rink Dad Side Hustles

Episode 12

This one started with a simple question: has youth hockey gotten too soft? But before long Scott and Jamie spiral into full rink chaos, mouth guard d…

9 months, 4 weeks ago

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