Our Kids Play Hockey Three Pieces of Advice Hockey Parents Ask For—Then Ignore
We get asked for advice all the time… but what happens when that advice goes in one ear and out the other?
In this episode, Lee and Mike dive into three common pieces of guidance that youth hockey parents frequently seek out—then completely disregard. From multi-sport overload, to the myth of showcases, to chasing teams hours away for more letters, we tackle the realities of what kids really need to develop and thrive in this sport.
🏒 Topics include:
✅ Why playing multiple sports at the same time can backfire
✅ The truth about “showcases” and being “seen”
✅ Travel time vs. development time—what matters more?
✅ How burnout often starts way before it shows up
✅ Choosing development over “the best” team
✅ Why off-ice habits and creativity are just as important as ice time
Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned hockey parent, this one is packed with real talk, proven experience, and thoughtful questions to help guide your hockey family’s journey.
💬 As always, we’re not here to judge—just to share what we’ve seen and learned along the way.
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