Our Kids Play Hockey: The Car Ride Is Still Not For Coaching
Episode Description
Every hockey parent has been there. The game ends, emotions run high, and before you know it the coaching starts before the gears even off. In one of our most revisited and requested topics, Lee, Mike, and Christie return to a fan-favorite message: the car ride is STILL not for coaching.In this heartfelt follow-up, the trio breaks down why post-game analysis in the car can damage your relationship with your player and what to do instead. From anxious parents to over-enthusiastic dads (and yes, near-accidents involving coaching boards ), this episode brings humor, honesty, and real-world strategies to one of youth hockeys trickiest habits. Highlights include:Why parents coach from the car (and how to stop)The difference between talking and coachingHow to make the car a safe space for your playerTips for coaches on setting car-ride boundaries earlyThe three phrases your kid actually needs to hear before every gameAnd a story involving Metallica, hockey homework, and hard-earned wisdom Whether youre a coach, parent, or player, this episode is a reminder: your voice matters most when your kid wants to hear it. Let the rink be for hockey and the ride home for connection. Have a question or story like todays listener letter? Send it to team@ourkidsplayhockey.com we might feature it on a future episode! Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog:The Car Ride Is Still Not for Coaching Why Parents Need to Hit the Brakes#HockeyParenting #YouthHockey #ParentCoachBalance #HockeyFamily #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