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Crazy Hockey Dads Podcast

A relatable and honest podcast about the highs and lows of being a youth hockey parent. Join us as we share real stories, struggles, and wins from the rink, offering insights and support for parents navigating the world of youth hockey.

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Episode 29: Calm Down, It’s Just Week One

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2025/08/29

And its a marathon not a sprint...Day 5 of CHD Mini-Camp: Be the Chill You Want to SeeIt’s one thing to tell your kid to stay composed, it’s another to actually model it. In the final day of Mini-Camp, Scott and Jamie talk about staying calm when emotions spike, mistakes pile up, and your parent brain wants to explode in the parking lot.Because your kid doesn’t just need feedback, they need an anchor. And your energy sets the tone.In this episode:Why your stress becomes their stressHow to

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21:15

Episode 28: Don’t Let Confidence Die in the Locker Room

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2025/08/28

Day 4 of CHD Mini-Camp: Mindset & Mental RecoveryOne bad shift. One rough weekend. One emotional post-game chirp from the backseat. That’s all it takes to send a kid’s confidence into a spiral.In Day 4 of Mini-Camp, Scott and Jamie go deep on what it really takes to keep your player mentally upright when things get messy. From post-game meltdowns to “two stars and a wish” feedback, this episode is your guide to protecting confidence without sugarcoating or making it worse.In this

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21:08

Episode 27: Stop Comparing Your Kid to Joey...

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2025/08/27

Day 3 of CHD Mini-Camp: Managing ExpectationsIf you've ever told your kid, “Why can’t you skate like Johnny?”, this one’s for you.Today, Scott and Jamie get honest about the silent killer of youth hockey joy: comparison. From slapshot envy to AAA pressure spirals, this episode is a call to stop parenting the imaginary prodigy in your head… and start supporting the actual human in your house.In this episode:Why “progress, not perfection” needs to be your new family mantraHow comparison

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20:10

Episode 26: Say It Out Loud, Before You Text...

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2025/08/26

Because bottling it up never helped anyone.Day 2 of CHD Mini-Camp is here, and today’s tool might just save your sanity: communication.Scott and Jamie break down what happens when parents don’t say the thing they’re dying to say and what usually happens when they say it too soon. From 24-hour rules to sideline showdowns, this is your guide to keeping it together, getting it out, and doing it the right way.In this episode:Why staying silent can make everything worse (even with good

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17:52

Episode 25: Remember Your Why (Before You Lose Your...

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2025/08/25

Day 1 of CHD Mini-Camp: Resetting your parent brain for the season aheadWelcome to the first-ever Crazy Hockey Dads Mini-Camp! Five days, five quick hits to help you kick off the season without losing your damn mind.In this episode, Scott and Jamie break down one of the easiest things to forget (and the most important to remember): why you signed up in the first place. Because before the standings, the car rides, and the goalie drama... there was a good reason you said yes to youth

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80:43

Episode 24: "I’m Fine. It’s Fine. Everything’s Fine."

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2025/08/19

A masterclass in pretending not to care (while caring way too much).This week, Scott and Jamie hit that weird in-between space every hockey parent knows: when you want to scream into the glass… but don’t. You stay cool. You say the right things. You nod at the coach and smile at the other parents. But inside? You’re spiraling.In this episode:That quiet guilt when your kid’s ice time sucks and you’re trying to be chillHolding back post-game… but still accidentally making it weirdTelling

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74:05

Episode 23: When Their Journey Becomes Yours

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2025/08/12

Untangling your identity from your kid’s hockey career - without losing your mind.With the season fast approaching and tryouts in the rearview, it’s the perfect time for a gut check - not for your kid, but for you. Jamie shares a tough but honest reflection on a stretch where Dom's own stress and uncertainty started showing up in his skating. A humbling reminder of how connected our energy is to theirs.In this episode:Jamie opens up about Dom's journey from Tier 1 to Tier 2 and why they

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107:20

Episode 22: Film Doesn’t Lie - Even at 8U

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2025/08/06

We’re not saying you should do video review for mites… but we kinda did. This week, Scott and Jamie welcome Erik Cagnina from Athletic Performance Insight (API) to break down how game film and analytics are changing the youth hockey game - and why more teams (and parents) are leaning into the data. From tagging every offside to breaking down goalie angles, it’s a look at how video tools can actually help kids develop, when used with a little perspective. In this episode:- Yes, there was

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85:46

Episode 21: The Road to Bantams, Pt. 2

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2025/07/31

In Part 2 with guest dad Chris Vollmer, we go deeper into the Bantam transition and what it really takes to keep your kid thriving without losing your mind (or your mortgage). From skipping spring to simplifying the schedule, Chris shares how they’re doing it their way this season and why that’s more than enough.In this episode:- Spring? Skipped it. Summer? About that…- What one season, one team looks like in Tier 1- Why trusting your gut matters more than following the herdIf you're

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81:06

Episode 20: The Road to Bantams - Bigger Hits, Bigger...

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2025/07/23

In our first-ever guest episode, we sit down with hockey dad Chris Vollmer, whose son is heading into Bantam Minor - and full contact - this fall. We talk through what that shift really means, the emotional and financial toll of chasing elite AAA hockey, and the moments that make it all feel worth it.In this episode:Bodychecking begins: why this stage hits differentGrowth under pressure: how the game shaped Chris and his kidWhen your kid loves it, but you’re running on fumesWeekly Rant:

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72:10

Episode 19: The Upside of the Grind

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2025/07/16

It’s not just about hockey. It’s about who they’re becoming.This week, Scott and Jamie slow it down - just a little - to zoom out on what this sport actually gives back. Yes, the weekends are chaos, and yes, the skates still don’t fit right. But in between the hotel breakfasts and 3v3 tournaments, something bigger is happening.In this episode:- Independence, confidence, and resilience - how hockey shapes kids for life- The hidden wins: tying skates, bouncing back from cuts, finding your

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81:54

Episode 18: The Business of Youth Hockey (and Chuck...

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2025/07/10

When private equity meets private lessons... who’s really winning?Scott and Jamie dig into the growing influence of money in youth hockey and how the chase for profit is quietly (and not-so-quietly) warping the game. From $500 “development” weekends to kids being pushed into specialization before they can tie their skates, this episode is a no-filter look at what happens when hockey becomes a business first.In this episode:How private equity and profit-driven models are reshaping rinks and

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74:55

Episode 17: Fireworks, Faceoffs & Dad Fights

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2025/07/04

Happy Fourth of July all! In this episode Scott and Jamie dig into the emotional explosions that come with youth hockey - from player-on-player scuffles to dads losing it in the stands. It’s a red, white, and bruised look at how things blow up… and what to do when they do.In this episode:- Teammates getting physical with one another and what adults should do about it- Dads going toe-to-toe over insecurity, game play, and hurt feelings- A CHD rant on USA Hockey: what does it actually do,

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71:18

Episode 16: Keeping Up with the Rink Neighbors

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2025/07/01

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

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Episode 15: Pushed Too Far - When You Want It More...

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2025/06/25

This week, Scott and Jamie dig into one of the hardest questions in youth sports: how much is too much when it comes to pushing your kid? From the emotional landmines of summer training to the quiet signs a player might be over it, this episode gets real about what happens when a parent’s passion starts to outweigh the player’s.In this episode:- The gut-check moment when your kid wants to quit mid-session- Why “taking a break” feels harder for parents than players- The fine line between

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72:09

Episode 14: Hockey Dads, Daddy Issues & the...

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2025/06/17

What happens when Dad means well… but does too much?This week, Scott and Jamie break down the complicated role of fathers in youth hockey - from car ride critiques and coach critiques to the quiet moments that actually matter. It’s not just about showing up. It’s about how you show up.Drawing from real convos and personal experience, the guys dive into:- Why some kids tense up the second they get in the car- The invisible line between helping and hovering (and when dads cross it)- The power

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71:59

Episode 13: When Coaches Go Full Psycho (and Your...

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2025/06/11

New team, new coach, new... personality disorder?This week, Scott and Jamie lace up for one of the wildest corners of youth hockey: crazy coaches. You know the type - micromanaging 10-year-olds like it’s the Stanley Cup and making kids cry over line changes. We’ve seen it, lived it, and now we’re talking about it.In this episode:- Red flags that your kid’s coach might be a certified lunatic- How crazy coaching affects confidence, development, and family sanityPlus: The CHD boys pitch “The

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64:21

Episode 12: Watered Down Hockey, Gear Crackdowns &...

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2025/06/03

This one started with a simple question: has youth hockey gotten too soft? But before long Scott and Jamie spiral into full rink chaos, mouth guard drama, neck guard debates, and the rise of refs enforcing rules no one seems to agree on.Along the way:- Rant alert: Why skills might be up, but the grit is gone- Jamie becomes a rinkside mouthguard dealer- Velcro neck guards vs. shirt style: the great debate- Plus: CHD goes international - what’s up, London?

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75:24

Episode 11: Hockey Parents - Stay in Your Lane (and...

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2025/05/27

New team? New season? Here’s how not to suck at it.This week, Scott and Jamie tackle one of youth hockey’s great unspoken rules: how to be a decent human when you’re the “new parent” in the building. From locker room etiquette and post-practice weirdness to that awkward “who’s-who” in the TeamSnap chat, this episode is your unofficial guide to not being that parent.We also revisit the legend of Quesadilla Kid, talk about why your kid might be hovering near the door after practice, and break

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63:15

Episode 10: Summer Hockey & the FOMO Spiral

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2025/05/21

Summer hockey is here, and the dad guilt is real. In Episode 10, Jamie and Scott dive into how much is “enough” for your kid in the offseason, from private skates and college camps to European tournaments and that one time a kid skipped practice to eat tacos.They also shout out listener Kirk from Ontario for dropping a sick gear hack, roast the rise of pay-to-play showcases, and question how hard parents should push when kids just want to chill. Spoiler: Nobody has it figured out, but we’re

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