

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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Jan 23, 2021 • 55min
Interview With Author Rich Cohen
Lee, Mike, and Christie were joined by New York Times Best Selling Author Rich Cohen to discuss his latest work "Pee Wees: Confessions of a Hockey Parent" and what its like to go through the trials and victories that come along with being parents of young athletes!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 13, 2021 • 1h 12min
How To Gamify The NHL
With the return of NHL action, how are you looking to improve your skills? One of the biggest advantages of coaching, parenting, and being an athlete in the current digital age is the vault of knowledge available to you. Join Lee, Mike, and Christie as they dive into the different methods of gamification as we gear up to cheer on the pros!Let us know what you do to learn from watching hockey by commenting below or sending us an email at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.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 9, 2021 • 1h 6min
Team Culture At The Youth Level With JB Spisso
JB Spisso is a Leadership and Culture Expert among a long list of many other accomplishments. The Our Kids Play Hockey team recently had the chance to discuss cultivating and maintaining team culture at the youth hockey level with JB and how we can use the leadership skills taught in youth hockey to continue growth and motivation throughout a young athlete's life.Find more episodes like this at OurKidsPlayHockey.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 2, 2021 • 51min
Valuable Lessons From A Lost Season
A losing season is heartbreaking. This year some people lost full seasons by not getting a chance to play them. Christie, Mike, and Lee discussed some best practices to deal with the loss of a season. Feel free to email us at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com to let us know how you have combated a lost season!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

Dec 19, 2020 • 36min
Inspiring Your Kids To Practice When There Is No Ice
Sometimes telling your kids to "Just go Outside!!!" doesn't work. Lee, Christy, and Mike discuss some different ways to get your kids moving when there isn't any ice. Be sure to keep it fun and feel free to share your own ideas with us!Send your ideas to Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.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

Dec 12, 2020 • 1h
Creating Coachable Kids
There are so many important life skills the game of hockey and being an athlete can teach us, but coachability is tops. How can parents and coaches foster coachability in their children and athletes? How can an athlete improve on their own coachability? Lee, Christie, and Mike discuss on this week's episode of Our Kids Play Hockey.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

Dec 4, 2020 • 51min
The 24 Hour Rule
What exactly is the 24 hour rule and why should we always be careful to follow it? Join Mike, Christie, and Lee as they discuss the reasons behind the 24 hour rule in hockey and some important things we need to remember.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

Nov 21, 2020 • 53min
Holiday Tournament Tips And Tricks
What is an important piece of the puzzle for you when it comes to heading out for a holiday hockey tournament? Christie, Mike, and Lee share their success secrets to ensure that your tournament weekend goes off without a hitch, regardless of whether you are looking at it as a hockey parent, a hockey coach, or the tournament host.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

Nov 16, 2020 • 1h 11min
Goal Setting Success Secrets
It is crucial that you set goals each hockey season, regardless of whether you are a parent, a coach, or a player. Join Lee, Christie, and Mike as they share their advice, tips, and tactics to ensure you can set yourself up for a successful season.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

Nov 2, 2020 • 1h 11min
Hockey Covid Questions Answered By Medical Experts from NYU
If you are a coach, parent or player, it seems like the rules and regulations change week to week when it comes to COVID19. There are often more questions than answers. We decided to bring in some health experts to answer some of the questions we are all asking. Join Lee and Christie as they host this special edition episode with Dr. Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas and Julia Drattell who are both part of NYU Langone's team of Sports Health experts and discuss best practices for playing the game safely.Dr. Lomas is a sports orthopedic surgeon and assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at NYU Langone Health. Julia is the program coordinator and athletic trainer at NYU Langone Concussion center. 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