Our Kids Play Hockey: What Skills Should My Kid Have at Their Age? A Parent’s Guide to Youth Hockey Development

Episode Description

Is my kid where theyre supposed to be?Its one of the most common questions we hearand this week on Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee, Christie, and Mike break it all down with a level-headed, age-by-age guide to youth hockey development.Whether your player is just learning to stand on skates or preparing for juniors, this episode helps you understand what skills are appropriate right now, whats coming next, and how to support your childs journey without rushing the process. In this episode, we explore: Benchmarks for each age groupfrom U6 to U18 How hockey IQ and habits grow alongside physical skills What to really look for in your childs development The role of parents in keeping the game fun and productiveIf youve ever wondered, Are we behind? or What should we focus on next?this episode is for you.Because in youth hockey, the goal isnt just skating faster or scoring more. Its building skills, confidence, and love for the gamestep by step.Timestamps:0:00 Intro5:35 6U hockey: Organized chaos and fun11:50 8U hockey: Skating with purpose18:09 10U hockey: Golden age of learning31:38 12U hockey: Hockey IQ starts here36:37 14U hockey: Strength meets strategy47:43 16U/18U hockey: It's a lifestyle1:01:32 Closing thoughts on youth hockey development Want a written version you can reference anytime?Check out our companion blog: A Parents Guide to Youth Hockey DevelopmentClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!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

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