Episode 16: Keeping Up with the Rink Neighbors
“They’re skating three times a week… should we be?”

This week, Scott and Jamie unpack one of youth hockey’s most exhausting pressures: keeping pace with what everyone else is doing. Whether it's summer camps, new sticks, or secret private sessions, the race to “keep up” is real - and it’s driving families (and bank accounts) into overdrive.

In this episode:
- The mental toll of comparison: when your kid’s rest feels like falling behind
- Why some parents are low-key panicking about “off-season gaps”
- The subtle flexes - gear, invites, & ice time that spark insecurity
- Fake boundaries and the myth of a real summer break

Plus: a dramatic stick purchase, a stealth training schedule, and the moment Jamie realized he’s already booked half the off-season he swore he’d skip.

If you’ve ever seen someone post a skill session on IG and immediately felt like a bad parent...this episode’s for you.

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