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
GIVEAWAY - 20x44 Pickleball Is Rooted In Hockey
We're Giving Away 5 20x44 Pickleball Paddles and Hockey Wraparounds!
In this episode of the Wraparound Roundtable, host Lee MJ Elias welcomes Brandon Contratto, a pro pickleball player and semi-pro hockey player, to discuss the intersection of these two sports.
Brandon shares his journey into pickleball, highlighting its rapid growth and the founding of 20x44 Pickleball, a venture aimed at supporting the community with affordable, high-quality equipment and coaching.
The conversation dives into the similarities between hockey and pickleball, emphasizing the physical and mental skills that transition between the sports.
Brandon offers an inspiring message about resilience and the "next ball" mentality, encouraging athletes to focus on the next opportunity.
Head to https://hockeywraparound.com/blogs/the-wraparound-roundtable/20x44 to enter to win!
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0:00 Innovative Sports Giveaways
1:42 Transition from Hockey to Pickleball Coaching
3:04 Hearts and Paddles Charity Event
6:13 The Mental Game of Pickleball
9:31 Next Ball Mentality in Sports
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