Parents Behaving Badly in Youth Hockey & The Phone Problem No One Talks About

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In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we break down two major challenges in youth hockey: overinvolved parents and phone distractions.

📌 Topics Discussed:

• The D1 Facility You NEED to See – Touring St. Cloud State (2:30)

• A Mom Screaming at the Coach Outside the Locker Room – Where is the line? (6:00)

• A Dad Intercepting His Son After a Game – When should parents step back? (6:30)

• The Never-Ending Distraction of Phones – How hard is it for today’s players to unplug? (19:30)

• Adults Never Had to Deal With This Growing Up – Why it’s a different challenge for today’s athletes (20:30)

• The Coaches Site Podcast on Phones – An additional resource (22:20)

• How Advanced Are Phones? – The impact of constant connection (25:00)

This episode isn’t about banning phones or blaming parents—it’s about bringing awareness to behaviors that affect young athletes' growth and focus. Whether you’re a coach, player, or hockey parent, this discussion will give you valuable insight into what’s helping and hurting kids in the game today.

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In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we tackle the factors shaping young athletes, from genetic influence to key decision-making moments in youth hockey.

This episode is packed with insights for hockey parents, players, and coaches navigating the world of youth sports. Whether you're debating a big move or just trying to understand what makes a great athlete, this discussion offers valuable perspectives.

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In this episode of thePowerTech Development Podcast, we dive into the controversial yet essential topics shaping hockey today. From the mental resilience of players to the politics of development, our discussion touches on:

• The Soft Attitude: Why you won't always feel perfect in hockey (17:00).

• Being KO-ed on the Ice: The challenges of recovering from big hits (21:00).

• Rehab Options for Sports Injuries: What’s the right approach? (25:00).

• Coaching Injury Rules: The fine line between caution and toughness (27:50).

• Coaching Finesse: The delicate balance required to succeed as a coach (42:30).

• Politics or Guidance? Understanding the decisions behind hockey progression (50:00).

• Overlooked vs. Becoming Noticed: How players gain recognition in the competitive hockey world (1:01:00).

Whether you're a hockey parent, coach, or player, this episode is packed with insights on what it takes to thrive in today’s hockey landscape.

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Hockey Parents & The Impact You Have on the Game

What’s the WORST parent behavior you’ve seen at a rink?

Hockey parents play a HUGE role in their child’s development, but are you helping or hurting their chances of success? In this episode, we dive deep into the hard conversations about parent behavior in the stands, D1 coach insights, and the right way to support your child without getting in the way.

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Coming out of the holiday break, Coach Andy and Coach Eric recap the holidays and discuss the World Junior Championships. They discuss the performance of Latvia, the struggles of Team Canada, and compare and contrast the US vs Canadian hockey systems. 

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In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy cover trades and how it affects players, the skill vs games question for youth development, how best to design a youth development system, the 80/20 principle for getting results, which drills should be staples in your training regimen, what will get you the most return on your time investment, and other topics!

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