Episode 19: The Upside of the Grind
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 actually gives back. Yes, the weekends are chaos, a...
16 Jul 20251h 12min
Episode 18: The Business of Youth Hockey (and Chuck Norris)
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 chase for profit is quietly (and not-so-quietly) w...
10 Jul 20251h 21min
Episode 17: Fireworks, Faceoffs & Dad Fights
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 scuffles to dads losing it in the stands. It’s a red, w...
4 Jul 20251h 14min
Episode 16: Keeping Up with the Rink Neighbors
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 hockey’s most exhausting pressures: keeping pace with wh...
1 Jul 20251h 11min
Episode 15: Pushed Too Far - When You Want It More Than Your Kid
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 emotional landmines of summer training to the quiet s...
25 Jun 20251h 28min
Episode 14: Hockey Dads, Daddy Issues & the Development Spiral
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 ride critiques and coach critiques to the quiet mom...
17 Jun 20251h 12min
Episode 13: When Coaches Go Full Psycho (and Your Kid’s Stuck There)
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. You know the type - micromanaging 10-year-olds like i...
11 Jun 20251h 11min
Episode 12: Watered Down Hockey, Gear Crackdowns & Rink Dad Side Hustles
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 drama, neck guard debates, and the rise of refs enfo...
3 Jun 20251h 4min
