Our Kids Play Hockey

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  • Our Kids Play Hockey is a podcast that focuses on youth hockey, offering insights, stories, and interviews from the hockey community. It provides valuable advice for parents, coaches, and players, covering various aspects of the game, including skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for young athletes. The show frequently features guests who share their expertise and personal experiences in youth hockey, both on and off the ice.


    The show features three hockey parents, who all work in the game at high levels:

    • Christie Casciano-Burns - USA Hockey Columnist, Author, and WSYR Anchor
    • Mike Bonelli - USA Hockey Coach and Organizational Consultant
    • Lee M.J. Elias - Hockey Entrepreneur, Author, and Team Strategist


    In addition to the main podcast, there are several spin-off series that dive into specific aspects of youth hockey:


    1.Our Girls Play Hockey – This series highlights the growing presence of girls in hockey, addressing the unique challenges they face while celebrating their accomplishments and contributions to the sport. Each episode of Our Girls Play Hockey is also hosted by Sheri Hudspeth who is the Director, Youth Hockey Programs and Fan Development for the Vegas Golden Knights.


    2.The Ride to The Rink – A shorter, motivational series designed to be listened to on the way to the rink, offering quick, inspirational tips and advice to help players and parents get into the right mindset before a game or practice.


    3.Our Kids Play Goalie – This series is dedicated to young goalies and the unique challenges they face. It provides advice for players, parents, and coaches on how to support and develop young goaltenders, focusing on the mental and physical demands of the position.


    Together, these shows provide a comprehensive platform for parents, players, and coaches involved in youth hockey, offering insights for all aspects of the sport, from parenting, playing, or coaching to specialized positions like goaltending.
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Episodes
  • The Ride To The Rink - Handling Parent Pressure

    The Ride To The Rink - Handling Parent Pressure
    Oct 31 2024

    How do you handle the pressure of negative comments from the stands?

    This episode of "The Ride To The Rink" tackles this pressing issue, offering practical advice for young hockey players facing critical remarks from parents during games.

    Christie, Lee, and Mike explore the impact of such behavior on performance and focus, encouraging open communication between players and their parents. They highlight the significance of self-esteem, emphasizing that a player's worth isn't defined by others' opinions.

    The hosts also share strategies for tuning out distractions and turning negativity into a powerful motivator, illustrated by a compelling story of a player who transformed criticism into a drive for success.

    Key Discussion Points

    - Handling Negative Yelling from Parents

    - Communicating with Parents

    - Developing Self-Esteem

    - Strategies for Blocking Out Noise

    - Turning Negativity into Motivation

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    9 mins
  • GIVEAWAY - How Rezztek Is Continuing To Innovate

    GIVEAWAY - How Rezztek Is Continuing To Innovate
    Oct 30 2024

    In this week’s episode of the Wraparound Roundtable, host Lee MJ Elias welcomes Andrej Dula, the founder of Rezztek.

    Rezztek has revolutionized the hockey stick tape market with its durable and easy-to-apply product, offering a significant improvement over traditional tape, and now they’ve moved the needle even further with the newest edition to their catalog - the “Learn To Play Rezztek!”

    Andrej also updates us on his newly expanded distribution on Amazon and highlights the small, dedicated team behind Rezztek and their commitment to customer satisfaction.

    We’re giving away five of Rezztek’s Learn to Play 3-Packs, so if you have a young player who’s blade is the right size, be sure to enter before it’s too late.

    Head over to https://hockeywraparound.com/blogs/the-wraparound-roundtable/rezztek_ltp now to enter!

    Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!

    We're powered by NHL Sense Arena!

    NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

    Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

    Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!

    Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!

    Follow Us On Social Media:

    • Facebook Group
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    17 mins
  • The Ride To The Rink - Mastering Self-Talk With Olympian Hayley Scamurra

    The Ride To The Rink - Mastering Self-Talk With Olympian Hayley Scamurra
    Oct 29 2024

    Is your mental game on point?

    This week on The Ride To The Rink, Olympian and Professional Hockey Player Hayley Scamurra as she shares invaluable insights on the importance of mental fitness, reflecting on lessons she wishes she had learned earlier in her career.

    Discover how positive self-talk can significantly boost confidence and performance on the ice. This episode also explores effective strategies for young players to manage their emotions, recognizing the fleeting nature of both highs and lows.

    Haley offers her unique perspective on embracing gratitude in sports, drawing from her experiences, including winning an Olympic silver medal.

    Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!

    We're powered by NHL Sense Arena!

    NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

    Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

    Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!

    Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!

    Follow Us On Social Media:

    • Facebook Group
    • X
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
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    8 mins

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