Youth Hockey Podcast
Episodes
S2 Episode 38 Lance thinks your kid should Play AA to impress the AAA coach - Randall talks about effort in hockey - Rolly loses his temper
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lance talks about how a coach gave him advice about youth hockey levels. He thought that it was much better to dominate a lower level rather tha...
S2 Episode 37 Corsi stats from coach Rolly - Lance talks about how coaches prepare for big games - Talking about decline of numbers in youth sports
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rolly takes time to educate the podcast about the Corsi numbers. What kind of insight do they give to the youth hockey player training to excel ...
S2 Episode 36 Team building exercise and associated madness - Rage listener sounds off - Roller hockey and its place in devoloping a great hockey player
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Randall talks about team building exercises. There are good ones and bad ones. There is one thing that all good ones have in common he ass...
S2 Episode 35 How do you decide your kid's position, when? - Coach talks turkey on defense - Lightning round "cheating" in youth hockey
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lance talks about how each of his kids chose their positions and how their positions eventually came back around and chose them. Coach talks ab...
S2 Episode 34 Rolly talks about a phantom goal that decided a national championship youth hockey game - Lance talks about burnout - Randall stands up against authoritarianism
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rolly wants USA hockey to take over the calendar. He cannot stand the idea of individual freedom. No LOI's, no tryouts for individual club...
S2 Episode 33 Lance accepts challenge that will be his downfall- Randall sets him up, he also talks about AAA players on AA teams - Lightning round about favorite tournament destination
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Randall asks a question about AA kids on AAA teams and AAA kids on AA teams. Which is the better situation for the kid and the development of th...
S2 Episode 32 Free Hockey for Youth - Getting Professional Teams on Board - Questions Asked at Tryouts
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with hockey4youth founder Mo Hasham about how hockey provides community and continuity in the greater society. He has a fantastic prog...
S2 Episode 31 Interview with Jennifer Giles (RDN) about sports nutrition - Burning Bridges at Clubs - Bulking Up for Juniors
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer was kind enough to answer all of our questions on hockey nutrition. She has two kids in the sport. Her views are valuable and her...
S2 Episode 30 Team friendships carrying into off season - off season camps and training - what sports comlement hockey in the offseason
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Randall talks about team chemistry. Who are the best friends on the team? Sometimes this can tip off a parent about the locker room enviro...
S2 Episode 29 High School finals - Nationals - New Hockey League on the West Coast
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Randall talks about the California Div.1 HS finals. It was some ride. Lance gives everyone insight into what it's like to go to Nationals.  ...
S2 Episode 28 Lance asks if coaches really want to win - Randall talks line combinations - Rolly talks about how lines work from a coach's perspective
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lance has stories about how his kid has been in situations where doing well didn't seem to change the coach's mind on how and when to play him. Randa...
S2 Episode 27 Reviewing the Rule Changes - Skating Mechanics - Finding a Coach Who Helps Your Kid Hit His Stride
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Randall tees up the rule changes for youth hockey. Did they work out? Rolly kicks the delayed off-sides rule in the butt. Rolly talks abou...
S2 Episode 26 Playoff Hockey brings changes to the game - Lance talks about how he got back at a coach - Rolly talks goalies in the playoffs
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Randall talks about how playoff hockey can be a stressful time. The entire game can shift into a much different phase. Lance talks about a way t...
S2 Episode 25 Biggest week ever for the podcast - Mite Superstars - Social Media and Hockey
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Randy notes that the podcast has had the biggest week ever. Thank you to the listeners. Lance gets into a discussion of how mite superstars deve...
S2 Episode 24 Lance Takes on the Refs - 5 on 3 Stories - Favorite Hockey Memories
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lance decides that the refs need to be discussed. He has a plan to make reffing better. Randall is dubious about the fix. Randall asks the...
S2 Episode 23 Jersey Numbers - Using stats to choose numbers - Inappropriate relationships
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Randall talks about jersey numbers. It's silly, but there are so many stories about how jersey numbers became a crisis on the team. Lance figure...
Episode 22 S2 Rolly talks sports psychology - Coaches who try to ruin your kid - Randall talks about bad fans
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rolly talks about how much of the game happens between the ears. Many people are using therapy to help their kids on the ice. Lance talks about ...
Episode 21 S2 Swiss Update - Preparing for Tryouts - Coaching Changes mid-season
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lorenz updates us from Switzerland. Being a team manager across the ocean also seems stressful. Lance talks about tryouts like it is a science. ...
Episode Twenty Who is more crazy moms or dads - Refs issuing suspensions - How to deal with kids who target yours
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lance takes on the age old question: who is more crazy as a spectator in the sport of hockey? Moms or Dads? Randall tries to give the refs a bit...
Episode Nineteen Covid testing supplies for quick tests - Rolly finishes sticks with a blatant lie - Lance talks about justice in hockey
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Randall gives an update on how to purchase rapid tests for your child. He's now got an account with a company that brings one to your door in 30...
Episode Eighteen S2 Rolly talks twigs (stick flex and pattern covered) - Lance introduces crazy hockey story V1 - Randall learns how to take back a stick to the manufacturer
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rolly is shooting bar down like it's nothing talking about sticks. He gets into the different patterns and flex for each position and each playe...
Episode Seventeen S2 Taunting in Hockey - One Good Season - Being told not to score
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lance piles onto a team that was up ten and kept putting out their first line PP at the end of the game. He feels like the experience benefited ...
Episode 16 S2. Rolly goes after high school hockey in So. Cal - Lance admits that he helped ruin HS hockey - Randall talks Utah HS hockey
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rolly decides to describe the state of the Kings High school hockey league and in so doing notices that there are many many problems. He has som...
Episode Fifteen S2 Team Managers - Stories about Team Gifts - Rolly promises to take a flamethrower to topic in next episode
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Randall talks about team managers. Who are they? What makes a good one and what makes a bad one. Lance find himself in the middle of a sto...
Episode Fourteen S2 Stupid Coaches - Smart Coaches - Finding a way to get along with both
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Randall talks about communication with coaches. He tries to stay nice, but some experiences don't fit into that box. Rolly tries to bring togeth...
Episode Thirteen S2 Rolly finishes sharpening his skates - Lance talks to Lorenz from Switzerland - Randall tries to get Switzerland to sponsor the podcast
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rolly needs to finish sharpening his skates. You're not done until you've honed. Get your stones ready. Lance talks to Lorenz, a fantastic...
Episode Twelve S2 Skate Sharpening - Sparx home units - Questions from Email
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Rolston goes into a deep dive on skate sharpening, contouring and keeping the blades in good repair. This man is sharp. He also can ...
Episode Eleven S2 Lance goes negative - Randall talks about expectations that are dangerous - Coach keeps his cool
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lance needs to vent. He's not happy with parents who seem to only be happy when other kids do badly. It's a team sport and Lance tees off ...
Episode Ten S2 Joining a Team Late - Switzerland Invades! - Locker room monitoring in a modern age
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Randall wants to talk about joining a team late. His experience has been roundly positive. Rolly talks about joining a team late and how it chan...
Episode Nine S2 Rehabbing injuries - Toxic situations in youth hockey - Scary players for halloween
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lance talks about the way he used the internet to find all of the best ways to rehab injuries. Spoiler, some of them are internet theories. Dave...
Podcast Episode 8 S2 Concepts with Rolly - Shooting Challenge - Lance goes for goalies
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rolly starts his new segment concepts with the coach. He talks about a single concept that can make a youth hockey player better. R...
Podcast Episode 7 S2 Expansion of AAA hockey good or bad - remove one thing from youth hockey to make it better
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lance talks about AAA. Is the expansion of AAA in California good or bad for youth hockey. Randy asks the question: what would you remove...
Episode 6 Kids jumping up to a new level - myths around development - brain chemistry Stanford Neurobiologist tricks
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lance talks about his experience watching his kids jump up to new levels on the ice. Are there ways to make the transition easier? R...
Episode 5 S2 Dealing with deep bench - rejoicing at short bench - dealing with injuries
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Randy talks about dealing with deep bench. What are the best strategies? Is this where level is most important? Lance talks about the shor...
Episode 4 S2 Pathway to the NCAA - Rolly and Randall make a wager - Education and Hockey
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lance talks about the NCAA. He lays out some of the complicated truths about ending up in Div 1. Rolly and RJ engage in a bet. They bet so...
Episode 3 S2 Documentary on Hockey Trashers - Coach Speak (how to translate what they say into English) - What films get wrong about Hockey
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rolly talks about a new documentary. Perhaps this can reach into other sports docs that show the rigors of youth sports? RJ talks about coach sp...
Episode 2 S2 Junior Hockey - Camps - Na3HL Experience - Lance's take on tiers
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rolly starts with the camps that get people there. What leagues set up a kid for the next step? What does it mean when you get three...
Episode 1 S2 Hockey Emerges from Covid - Rule Changes for 2021 (they suck) - Should you promote your kid around the rink (hint: no)
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lance gives his take on the emergence of hockey after Covid. There are a cascade of stories from the hockey world from the covid year. Wha...
Episode Sixteen - recuriting responses - corona ice (is anywhere open, hint, yes) - kids using guilt to get new gear
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lance talks about all of the experiences he's had with his kids being recruited. It goes from parents at mites to top Juniors programs just a fe...
Episode Fifteen - Life without Hockey - Trying not to fall behind in routines- Guy at the rink who tries to one up you no matter what you say
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lance asks the question: What if there is no hockey this year? He talks about his kids routines and how to build hockey reps when you're not on ...
Episode Fourteen - Resume tryouts (corona virus limits tryout system for 2020) - Better system for tryouts in youth hockey - Lazy kids during lockdown
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lance has been doing his research on what kind of tryouts will occur this summer for next year's season. The resume tryout is being talked about...
Episode Thirteen - Keeping up with other hockey families - fund raising mistakes and triumphs - the assistant coach who introduces himself after the year is over
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lance takes aim at the idea of keeping up with other hockey families. Why does that kid get to spend his summer in Canada training with someone ...
So Cal Rundown of Hockey Clubs - Simi Valley Mariners
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is up with the rink that brings people closer to Costco than almost any other rink in So Cal.
Episode Twelve - Daddy Coaches - Team Captains - Two-faced dad
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lance takes aim at one of his biggest problems with the sport. The daddy coach who gets his way. Randall talks about some excellent dad co...
So Cal Rundown of Hockey Clubs - Bakersfield Junior Condors
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lance and Randall give a sketch of the Condors and the greater Bakersfield hockey program. It's just scratching the surface, but it might be use...
So Cal Rundown of Hockey Clubs - The Pasadena Maple Leafs
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don't you dare call them the Leaves. They just will not respond to it. Lance and Randall both spent time in Pasadena. They were one ...
So Cal Rundown of Hockey Clubs - Time for the California Heat
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does this valley team have to offer that others don't? Well, let's see. California Heat hockey take a listen.
So Cal Rundown of Hockey Clubs - Next up Valencia Flyers
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lance and Randall talk about the Valencia Flyers. Both past and present, coaches and general program notes. Valencia Flyers Club p...
So Cal Rundown of Hockey Clubs - First up the California Golden Bears
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lance talks about the club where both of his kids played. Randall chimes in with his experiences there too. California Bears podcast
Episode Eleven - Hockey IQ - Kids getting kicked off of teams - Equipping a kid for the locker room - Why can't your family have the same amount of money as my family?
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lance dives deep into the idea of hockey IQ. Is it just a matter of getting reps? Or is it something about the complicated nature of the s...
Episode Ten - Teams that think they own your kids - Quitting a team - Cleaning with ozone
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lance talks about possessive organizations that behave in the interest of club. It's not a bad thing, but it can restrict a player. Randal...
Episode Nine Part Two - Curt Sandoval talks goalies - Goalie stories - Goalie training
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Curt Sandoval joins the podcast to talk about the journey of his goalie son. Insights on training, mindset, and development make this a gr...
Episode Nine Part One - Curt Sandoval talks goalies - Goalie stories - Goalie training
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Curt Sandoval joins the podcast to talk about the journey of his goalie son. Insights on training, mindset, and development make this a great wa...
Episode Eight Moving to the next level - AAA kid blues - Get on the radar of the right coach
29 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lance's thoughts touch on moving to the next level. Whether it's from house to travel, AA- AAA or navigating Juniors, Lance goes through the ste...
Episode Seven Part One - East Coast Bias - Talking to Div. One Dad- Strangest Skates Ever
22 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Rolston joins the podcast to talk about his experience playing college hockey. He talks about how his journey helped him with expectations ...
Episode Seven Part Two Hockey as a Seasonal Sport - Prep School Expectations - Drunk Hockey Dad
22 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Rolston joins the podcast to talk about his experience playing college hockey. He talks about how his journey helped him with expectations ...
Episode Six - move the family? - shooting targets - can you buy ice time by buttering up the coach?
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lance talks about the idea of moving the family out to prep school to be with the kids. He has thoughts on the idea of sending one parent.  ...
Episode 5 Injuries - Coming Back from Injury - Tournament Teams - Mouthguards
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lance is on the top of his game discussing the injuries that his kids have come back from and the way that injury affects a kid's trajectory in the sp...
Episode Four Shortening the bench - Winning the Lobby - Jerseys utility and cost
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lance fills in the gaps on his sons' journey to Shattuck, then dives into a topic that every parent struggles with: ice time. Does my kid ...
Episode Three: Checking in Bantam - Hockey Helmets follow up - Girls Playing Defense
25 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lance takes on the topic of checking in Bantam or above. Hockey helmets rated on Virginia Tech discussed. The topic of where to play girls...
Episode Two: Shattuck - Sticks - Skate Sharpening
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we go on a journey into one of the best hockey prep schools in America, Shattuck St. Mary's. Lance talks about the process of getting his ...
Episode One Motivation, Helmets, and Playing your kid up in Hockey.
11 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Motivation, Helmets, and Playing your kid up in Hockey. It's hard to make decisions surrounding your child's future in Hockey.