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.
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: Eat Like a Pro, Play Like a Pro with Enduraphin Co-Founders
🥑🏒 What if your pre-game snack was the difference between skating strong or running out of gas halfway through the game?
In this week’s episode of The Ride to the Rink, we’re tackling something every young player can control — what they eat. We sat down with nutrition experts who work with pro athletes and Division I players to break down how the right food choices help kids perform their best on the ice.
🍌 Highlights include:
- Why a banana beats a bag of chips every time
- How small, consistent food choices build long-term success
- The “win breakfast, win lunch, win dinner” mindset for young athletes
- Easy tips for learning to read food labels (and what to avoid!)
- Why even little players can have a big say in grocery shopping with mom or dad
This episode is packed with kid-friendly advice that makes nutrition fun, simple, and game-changing. Whether it’s choosing fruit over chips or learning why pros value consistency over “cheat meals,” your young hockey player will leave with practical steps to start fueling like an athlete today.
Because the truth is simple: đź’ˇ winning starts with what you put on your plate.
👉 Tune in now and share this with a hockey family who needs a boost in the kitchen and on the ice.
đź“– Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Winning Starts in the Kitchen: Hockey Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes
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