Quick intro + Ottawa Senators rumor mill and why “team statements” create speculation

Youth hockey politics: tier friction, recruiting paranoia, and why organizations resist outside help

Workshop outreach update: education, injury prevention, nutrition, and performance presentations for teams (in-person or remote)

Development philosophy: pushing kids forward vs protecting organizations

“Hard truth” segment: survivorship bias, genetic ceilings, and why “just work harder” is incomplete advice

Goalie development realities: style isn’t copy/paste—find what works for the athlete, not what looks like an NHL comp

Listener Q&A (Jack, 2014 goalie): spring/summer structure, private training timing, and multi-sport value

Spring hockey: when it helps (low starts, injury recovery, new teammates/experiences) and when it’s unnecessary volume

Off-ice training: what matters around age 12 (running/jumping/landing/cutting basics done well)

Environment warning: age-group training and social influence (older-kid locker room culture, distractions, maturity gaps)

Private lessons vs semi-private: why competition + better shooters + built-in rest improves training quality

Team selection advice: stop chasing “best team,” chase the best situation (challenge, development, culture)

Mindset tool: “confidence stacking” through daily choices (sleep, hydration, preparation, school, mobility)

Potential Goalie Science Podcast camp discussion

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