Randall looks at jumping levels as a double-edged sword.   It can really damage the social group around a talented kid.  It's great if it works, but there are stories where the kid gets punished for moving up without his friends.
Rolly talks about the way the locker room can move against a younger player if there isn't careful monitoring and adjustment by all of  those involved.
Lance remembers when a coach and a parent tried to force two kids to be friends.   The result was predictable.

Randall looks at jumping levels as a double-edged sword. It can really damage the social group around a talented kid. It's great if it works, but there are stories where the kid gets punished for moving up without his friends. Rolly talks about the way the locker room can move against a younger player if there isn't careful monitoring and adjustment by all of those involved. Lance remembers when a coach and a parent tried to force two kids to be friends. The result was predictable.

Randall looks at jumping levels as a double-edged sword. &nbsp;&nbsp;It can really damage the social group around a talented kid. &nbsp;It's great if it works, but there are stories where the kid gets punished for moving up without his friends.
Rolly talks about the way the locker room can move against a younger player if there isn't careful monitoring and adjustment by all of &nbsp;those involved.
Lance remembers when a coach and a parent tried to force two kids to be friends. &nbsp;&nbsp;The result was predictable.

S3 Episode 25 Randall talks about the perils of jumping levels - Rolly talks about social consequences of birth year teams - Lance talks about how parents can try to force kids to be friends

Trying to navigate the youth hockey landscape? We have seen it all and done it all. Our experiences include the top prep school in the nation down to the dirtiest rink in Southern California. One thing has become clear. It's better to have a bit of a roadmap and a shoulder to cry on when everything heads south. We are optimistic, ebullient, and sharp as a rusty old skate that's seen too many ponds. We want to help you glide along the path to hockey stardom, and have a few chuckles along the way.

Email: youthhockeypodcast@gmail.com
Sponsor: https://gabegiffordhockey.thinkific.com

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Trying to navigate the youth hockey landscape? We have seen it all and done it all. Our experiences include the top prep school in the nation down to the dirtiest rink in Southern California. One thing has become clear. It's better to have a bit of a roadmap and a shoulder to cry on when everything heads south. We are optimistic, ebullient, and sharp as a rusty old skate that's seen too many ponds. We want to help you glide along the path to hockey stardom, and have a few chuckles along the way. Email: youthhockeypodcast@gmail.com Sponsor: https://gabegiffordhockey.thinkific.com

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S3 Episode 25 Randall talks about the perils of jumping levels - Rolly talks about social consequences of birth year teams - Lance talks about how parents can try to force kids to be friends

S3 Episode 25 Randall talks about the perils of jumping levels - Rolly talks about social consequences of birth year teams - Lance talks about how parents can try to force kids to be friends

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