Our Kids Play Hockey: Pre Skates & Id Skates Explained: What Parents Need To Know Before Tryouts
Episode Description
ID skates. Pre-skates. Early evaluations. Winter select teams. If youre a hockey parent right now, your inbox is probably full and your anxiety might be too.So what are ID skates really? Are they opportunities or just early tryouts in disguise?In this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee and Mike break down the real story behind pre-skates and ID skates what they mean, when they make sense, and when parents need to take a deep breath and relax.Because heres the truth:Most teams already have 8590% of their roster projected.Most ID skates are not magic auditions.And the pressure were putting on kids? Its often way too much. Inside this episode:What ID skates are actually being used forWhen attending one makes sense (and when it doesnt)The difference between a coach and a salesmanWhy shopping around has consequencesTier 1 vs Tier 2: how to evaluate a moveWhy being on a B team is NOT a failureHow to talk to your child before an evaluationAnd why calm parents raise confident players Buyer beware: If youre being yesd to death, promised captaincy, or guaranteed a top line thats not development thats sales.Most importantly, this episode is about perspective.Youth hockey is a journey.ID skates are a moment.Dont let a moment define the journey.Have thoughts on this one? We want to hear them. Email us at team@ourkidsplayhockey.com and tell us whats happening in your rink. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: The Truth About Hockey ID Skates: A Parents Guide to Pre-Skates & TryoutsEnjoy evaluation season and remember to breathe. #OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #HockeyTryouts #IDSkates #HockeyDevelopment #Tier1Hockey #Tier2Hockey #HockeyCulture #ParentingInSportsClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! Trusted by our kids! Trust it with yours! Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace.And their March offer is huge:50% off an annual plan compared to paying monthly, plus a free hockey training ball, free Green Biscuit, and free shipping.Or go all in with 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 YouTube