Our Kids Play Hockey: Our Girls Play Hockey: Do Girls Take Hockey Coaching More Literally Than Boys?
Episode Description
Do young girls take coaching more literally than boys? Thats the big question we dig into on this weeks episode of Our Girls Play Hockey!Lee, Mike, and Team USAs Hayley Scamurra share their coaching insights and personal experiences on how language, confidence, and context impact the way girls receive and process feedback compared to boys.From locker room dynamics to building trust, the panel gets real about what works (and what doesnt) when helping young female players thrive and why its not about coaching them differently, but coaching them better. Highlights from this episode:Why young girls often follow instructions to the letter and how to encourage creativity without causing confusionThe pressures girls feel in co-ed teams and how that shapes their approach to mistakesSpecific language swaps coaches can use to make instructions clearer and more effectiveThe importance of trust, body language, and context when coaching young female athletesWhy positive feedback must be earned and how to balance encouragement with accountabilityWhether youre a coach, parent, or player, this conversation will spark new ideas on how to support the next generation of girls in hockey. What do you think? Email us at team@ourkidsplayhockey.com or text us using the link in the description. Wed love to feature your thoughts in a future episode! Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Do Girls Take Hockey Coaching More Literally Than Boys?#GirlsHockey #YouthHockey #CoachingTips #HockeyParents #PWHL #WomensHockey #OurKidsPlayHockeyClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena 26 available now at hockey.sensearena.com/OKPHHave 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 YouTube