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Feeling nervous before your next hockey tryout? Take a breathyou have already done the work.In this episode of The Ride to the Rink, Lee and Christie are joined by Gabe Malinski of Team Genius, a hockey evaluation expert who helps organizations improve tryouts through better technology and evaluation methods.Gabe reminds young players that tryouts are not the time to become someone different. They are an opportunity to trust their preparation, play the game they love, and show coaches who they are as players and teammates.The conversation also explores what to do when a drill goes wrong. Instead of allowing one mistake to affect the rest of the skate, Gabe recommends creating a simple reset routinewhether that means brushing snow from your stick, clearing your skates, rolling your shoulders, or taking one deep breath before the next repetition. In this episode, young hockey players will learn: How to manage nerves before stepping onto the ice Why sleep, hydration, and proper fuel matter before evaluations How to reset mentally after a mistake What questions to ask coaches before and after tryouts Why evaluators notice encouragement, effort, and teamwork How to respond when equipment problems or adversity strike Why enjoying the game can help your best hockey shine throughGabe also shares an important reminder: evaluators understand that players will make mistakes. One bad drill, one fall, or even one difficult tryout does not define who you areor who you may become later in your hockey journey.Listen before your next evaluation and remember: skate hard, support the players around you, and trust the work you have already put in.No matter where you are on your hockey journey, we believe in you. Make sure you believe in yourself, too. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Young Hockey Players Can Handle Tryouts With ConfidenceThis episode is powered by NHL Sense Arena.#YouthHockey #HockeyTryouts #HockeyEvaluations #HockeyConfidence #MentalPerformance #HockeyParents #TeamGenius #RideToTheRink #HockeyDevelopment #YouthSportsClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH 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 GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube
Episode 362 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Montreal Canadiens draft pick and prospect Emmett Croteau.In the feature interview, presented by NHL Sense Arena, Croteau shares lessons learned along his path from Bonnyville, Alberta to the USHL to playing NCAA hockey at Dartmouth College and being drafted by the Montreal Canadiens. There are several great examples of a growth mindset Croteau developed from going to a wide variety of camps as a kid that have fuelled his rise as an NHL prospect, as well as valuable insights into the voices and tips that stuck with him.In the Parent Playbook, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, Hutch revisits his week at Stop It Goaltending's GCG Prospects camp and reviews two important concepts: the value in working with multiple coaches who have different perspectives and styles, and the fact that all goalie parents right up to the NHL are part of their own special union. You are not alone.We also review the latest Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, featuring Flames star Dustin Wolf with a great breakdown of when and why to cheat on a shooter with pass options.In our weekly gear segment we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the True 7X6 line, a lower price point option with a softer flex and feel as well as pro features.