Our Kids Play Hockey The Car Ride is STILL Not For Coaching
đ Every hockey parent has been there. The game ends, emotions run high, and before you know it â the âcoachingâ starts before the gearâs even off. In one of our most revisited and requested topics, Lee, Mike, and Christie return to a fan-favorite message: the car ride is STILL not for coaching.
In this heartfelt follow-up, the trio breaks down why post-game analysis in the car can damage your relationship with your player â and what to do instead. From anxious parents to over-enthusiastic dads (and yes, near-accidents involving coaching boards đ ), this episode brings humor, honesty, and real-world strategies to one of youth hockeyâs trickiest habits.
⨠Highlights include:
- Why parents coach from the car (and how to stop)
- The difference between talking and coaching
- How to make the car a âsafe spaceâ for your player
- Tips for coaches on setting car-ride boundaries early
- The three phrases your kid actually needs to hear before every game
- And a story involving Metallica, hockey homework, and hard-earned wisdom
đ§ Whether youâre a coach, parent, or player, this episode is a reminder: your voice matters most when your kid wants to hear it. Let the rink be for hockey â and the ride home for connection.
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đ Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog:The Car Ride Is Still Not for Coaching â Why Parents Need to Hit the Brakes
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