Tips To Not Go Crazy This Hockey Season

Our Kids Play Hockey

Are you already feeling the pressure of the season? This episode of "Our Kids Play Hockey" offers essential tips to help parents manage anxiety and enjoy the game. Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli discuss the common tendency of parents to hyper-focus on their own child, often leading to unnecessary stress. They emphasize the importance of viewing the game from a broader perspective, understanding that youth hockey is about development over the season, not just individual games. The conversation also touches on the balance between competitiveness and kindness, and how parents can create a supportive environment for their kids. Whether you're a seasoned hockey parent or new to the rink, this episode provides valuable insights to help you and your child thrive this hockey season.
Key Discussion Points

Tips to Manage Anxiety During the Hockey Season

- Awareness of Focus

- Understanding Parental Perspective

- Macro View of Development

- Encouraging Fun and Enjoyment

- Handling Mistakes Constructively

- Role of Influential Parents

- Avoiding Over-Involvement

- Gratitude and Perspective

- Goalie Parents’ Unique Challenges

- Collective Experience

- Life Lessons Through Hockey

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Chương

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Tips to Manage Hockey Parent Anxiety (00:01:19)

3. Navigating Parental Bias In Youth Sports (00:03:17)

4. A Macro View Of Youth Sports Development (00:07:00)

5. The Refreshing Perspective Of Native Spectators (00:09:13)

6. Balancing Kindness And Competitiveness (00:14:26)

7. Influential Parents In Youth Sports (00:15:50)

8. The Detrimental Effects of Parental Coaching (00:17:29)

9. Coaching Philosophy For Youth Sports (00:20:02)

10. Competitive Parenting Dynamics (00:22:33)

11. Goalie Mentality And Learning From Mistakes (00:25:41)

12. Parental Anxiety and Ego in Youth Sports (00:27:44)

13. Embracing the Chaos of Youth Hockey (00:29:54)