

Our Kids Play Hockey
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 AnchorMike Bonelli - USA Hockey Coach and Organizational ConsultantLee M.J. Elias - Hockey Entrepreneur, Author, and Team StrategistIn 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.
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Apr 2, 2022 • 30min
My Kid's First Year in Mite (8U) Ice Hockey: 2021-22 Season in Review
I’ve been pondering for the past few days how I wanted to share my end-of-season review for my son’s Mite team. Then I remembered that I am privileged to be the co-host of a very popular youth hockey show!Here’s my thoughts on the 2021-22 season as a Coach and Parent.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!Train your hockey brain off the ice with the official VR training tool of the NHL, USA Hockey, and OMHA. For players and goalies of all levels, Sense Arena builds IQ, vision, and decision-making with hundreds of drills on Meta Quest.🎯 Start training now at SenseArena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

Mar 26, 2022 • 1h 8min
Season Wrap-Up
Let's reflect: What did you and your child take away from this hockey season? The EARLY ACCESS copies of "When Hockey Stops" are going away soon!! Order yours now to receive a limited edition hockey card with artwork from the book, a signed copy of "When Hockey Stops," and more!! Visit WhenHockeyStops.com to order!Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!Train your hockey brain off the ice with the official VR training tool of the NHL, USA Hockey, and OMHA. For players and goalies of all levels, Sense Arena builds IQ, vision, and decision-making with hundreds of drills on Meta Quest.🎯 Start training now at SenseArena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

Mar 19, 2022 • 1h 12min
Evaluating Evaluations
What are your thoughts on end of season evaluations? How does your organization handle them? We deep dive and evaluate the evaluation process this week on Our Kids Play Hockey!Be sure to grab an early access copy of "When Hockey Stops" while you can! All copies ordered before March 29th will be signed and will include a limited edition trading card with art from the book! Order now at WhenHockeyStops.comClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!Train your hockey brain off the ice with the official VR training tool of the NHL, USA Hockey, and OMHA. For players and goalies of all levels, Sense Arena builds IQ, vision, and decision-making with hundreds of drills on Meta Quest.🎯 Start training now at SenseArena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

Mar 12, 2022 • 55min
Interview With Mark Gilman
How can we better impact the lives of youth hockey players? Are select teams really where it's at? Mark Gilman shares his thoughts this week on Our Kids Play Hockey.Grab your copy of When Hockey Stops now for a signed copy, early access, and some limited edition add-ins! Go to WhenHockeyStops.com to purchase!Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!Train your hockey brain off the ice with the official VR training tool of the NHL, USA Hockey, and OMHA. For players and goalies of all levels, Sense Arena builds IQ, vision, and decision-making with hundreds of drills on Meta Quest.🎯 Start training now at SenseArena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

Mar 5, 2022 • 1h 3min
The Car Ride's Not For Coaching
Do you coach your kid(s) in the car on the way to and from the game? What kind of reactions or response do you get? Is it influencing their attitude toward the team or the game? We explore all of these questions and more on this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey.Read the first chapter of Lee and Christie's new children's book and order for early access at WhenHockeyStops.com!Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!Train your hockey brain off the ice with the official VR training tool of the NHL, USA Hockey, and OMHA. For players and goalies of all levels, Sense Arena builds IQ, vision, and decision-making with hundreds of drills on Meta Quest.🎯 Start training now at SenseArena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

Feb 26, 2022 • 48min
An Interview With Darryl Belfry; Part 2
Hockey's Top Performance Coach, Darryl Belfry, recently joined the Our Kids Play Hockey crew and dropped SO MUCH coaching wisdom that we just had to split it into two episodes!Tune-in to part two to hear the panel's discussion focused on coaching ethics and learn Coach Belfry's philosophy about how to treat young athletes.If you missed part one, be sure to go back and listen - Coach Belfry shares wisdom on development and tips and tricks to maximize practice and performance on the ice!"When Hockey Stops" is now available for early access! Grab your copy NOW on WhenHockeyStops.com and receive our pre-release exclusive package including a signed copy of the book, a limited edition hockey card with artwork from "When Hockey Stops," and a coupon to HockeyWraparound.com!WhenHockeyStops.comClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!Train your hockey brain off the ice with the official VR training tool of the NHL, USA Hockey, and OMHA. For players and goalies of all levels, Sense Arena builds IQ, vision, and decision-making with hundreds of drills on Meta Quest.🎯 Start training now at SenseArena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

Feb 19, 2022 • 1h 2min
An Interview With Darryl Belfry, Part 1
This week on Our Kids Play Hockey we welcome coaching legend, Darryl Belfry. Darryl has worked with some of the top athletes and biggest names in hockey and joined our panel this week to talk about skill development. This episode is part 1 of a two part series - the wisdom was absolutely flowing from Darryl, so we cut it in half to release in parts. Be sure to tune back next week to catch part 2!"When Hockey Stops" is currently available for early access! Grab your copy NOW on WhenHockeyStops.com and receive our pre-release exclusive package including a signed copy of the book, a limited edition hockey card with artwork from "When Hockey Stops," and a coupon to HockeyWraparound.com!WhenHockeyStops.comClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!Train your hockey brain off the ice with the official VR training tool of the NHL, USA Hockey, and OMHA. For players and goalies of all levels, Sense Arena builds IQ, vision, and decision-making with hundreds of drills on Meta Quest.🎯 Start training now at SenseArena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

Feb 12, 2022 • 1h 1min
How To Build The Best Coaching Staff
Building the best coaching staff possible is no easy task, but it is an important one to keep things running smoothly on and off the ice. Lee, Mike, and Christie breakdown how you can build the best team of coaches.Don't forget to order Lee and Christie's new children's book ""When Hockey Stops"" for early access!! Get a signed copy of the book, a collectable trading card, and more when you order now at WhenHockeyStops.com!!Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!Train your hockey brain off the ice with the official VR training tool of the NHL, USA Hockey, and OMHA. For players and goalies of all levels, Sense Arena builds IQ, vision, and decision-making with hundreds of drills on Meta Quest.🎯 Start training now at SenseArena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

Feb 5, 2022 • 39min
An Interview With Frank Buonomo
Frank Buonomo, a former NHL executive, and current coach and president for the Pittsburgh Predators Youth Organization and the Vice President at Dollar Bank, joins the panel to discuss how we can make youth hockey a more conducive environment. We discuss Sidney Crosby, habits, the power of influence in the game, and so much more this week on Our Kids Play Hockey.Don't forget to order When Hockey Stops for the EARLY ACCESS package! Get a signed copy of When Hockey Stops, a collectible trading card, and more when you order from WhenHockeyStops.com!Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!Train your hockey brain off the ice with the official VR training tool of the NHL, USA Hockey, and OMHA. For players and goalies of all levels, Sense Arena builds IQ, vision, and decision-making with hundreds of drills on Meta Quest.🎯 Start training now at SenseArena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

Jan 29, 2022 • 46min
To Yell Or Not To Yell
MOST PEOPLE THINK THAT IN ORDER TO BE AN EFFECTIVE COACH YOU NEED TO YELL AT YOUR PLAYERS...but is that true? This week on Our Kids Play Hockey the panel discusses if you should yell, when you should yell, and why you should yell.Bet you can't guess which member of the panel is the yeller..."When Hockey Stops" is releasing soon! Catch all the exclusives now before they disappear by pre-ordering!! Head to WhenHockeyStops.com now to grab your copy!Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!Train your hockey brain off the ice with the official VR training tool of the NHL, USA Hockey, and OMHA. For players and goalies of all levels, Sense Arena builds IQ, vision, and decision-making with hundreds of drills on Meta Quest.🎯 Start training now at SenseArena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube