Our Kids Play Hockey
Our Kids Play Hockey is a podcast that focuses on youth hockey, offering insights, stories, and interviews from the hockey community. It provides valuable advice for parents, coaches, and players, covering various aspects of the game, including skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for young athletes. The show frequently features guests who share their expertise and personal experiences in youth hockey, both on and off the ice.
The show features three hockey parents, who all work in the game at high levels:
- Christie Casciano-Burns - USA Hockey Columnist, Author, and WSYR Anchor
- Mike Bonelli - USA Hockey Coach and Organizational Consultant
- Lee M.J. Elias - Hockey Entrepreneur, Author, and Team Strategist
In addition to the main podcast, there are several spin-off series that dive into specific aspects of youth hockey:
1.Our Girls Play Hockey – This series highlights the growing presence of girls in hockey, addressing the unique challenges they face while celebrating their accomplishments and contributions to the sport. Each episode of Our Girls Play Hockey is also hosted by Sheri Hudspeth who is the Director, Youth Hockey Programs and Fan Development for the Vegas Golden Knights.
2.The Ride to The Rink – A shorter, motivational series designed to be listened to on the way to the rink, offering quick, inspirational tips and advice to help players and parents get into the right mindset before a game or practice.
3.Our Kids Play Goalie – This series is dedicated to young goalies and the unique challenges they face. It provides advice for players, parents, and coaches on how to support and develop young goaltenders, focusing on the mental and physical demands of the position.
Together, these shows provide a comprehensive platform for parents, players, and coaches involved in youth hockey, offering insights for all aspects of the sport, from parenting, playing, or coaching to specialized positions like goaltending.
Our Kids Play Hockey
The Ride To The Rink: Mastering Tryouts
Hockey Mom Christie offers young hockey players invaluable advice on how to tackle tryouts with confidence and grace. Drawing from wisdom imparted by a respected coach, Christie outlines key strategies to help players stand out and effectively manage the inevitable stress and drama of tryouts.
Key points include adopting the right mindset by viewing it as your responsibility to make the team, staying active and engaged whether you have the puck or not, and demonstrating strong character both on and off the ice. From playing energetically and winning one-on-one battles to carrying your own gear and practicing good manners, these insights are designed to give young athletes a competitive edge. Tune in for a dose of motivation and practical tips to make your next tryouts your best yet.
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Hi kids Hockey Mom Christy here. I wanted to share with you in this episode of Ride to the Rink some advice my kids got from a well-respected coach on how to make tryouts a little less stressful. We know there's going to be stress, sometimes there's drama, but there are a couple of things that you can do to give yourself an edge. For example, having the right mindset. It's your job to make the team, it's not the coach's job to pick you. Remember that. So you need to separate yourself from the rest of the group. If you don't, you do risk being on the bubble and it may end up bursting at the end of tryout.
Speaker 1:Lay fast, keep your feet moving, play with energy, be strong in traffic and along the wall. Win those little battles. Win every one-on-one battle all over the ice. Have a constant work ethic in every drill and on every shift. Research shows the best player in the world only possessed the puck for about a minute in a 60-minute game. So what are you doing when you don't have the puck? Support the play, both offense and defense. Stay engaged and make a difference. And remember character matters. Be that positive player on the ice and off the ice. Say please, say thank you when you get a drink from the snack bar after practice, carry your own bag and sticks, even if your parents offer to carry them for you, and do the right thing even when no one is looking. Have a great tryout, kids.
