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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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All Episodes

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Episode 39: The Parent Mailbag - Position Changes,...

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2025/11/05

Real stories. Real questions. Real hockey chaos.This week, Scott and Jamie open up the inbox for a round of listener write-ins - the unfiltered questions and confessions from hockey parents everywhere. From kids getting moved to defense mid-season to dealing with burnout, overthinking, and team drama, this one’s part advice column, part group therapy.In this episode:- When your kid’s position changes and it messes with both your heads- The parent who realized they needed a reset more than

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118:59

Episode 38: Build the Dog, Not the Robot (with...

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2025/10/29

How compete, chaos, and balance actually build better athletes.Scott and Jamie sit down with Anthony LoSauro - longtime North Jersey Avalanche dad, Bergen Catholic fooball alum, and founder of Towermen Lacrosse - for a straight-shooting talk on raising kids who love to compete without turning them into mini-pros. From never giving up on his passion to driving development through curiosity (not clinics), Anthony shares how he’s built a foundation rooted in work, fun, and real life - not

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80:00

Episode 37: Finding the Flow (2 Month Check-In)

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2025/10/23

Two months in, and the dust is finally settling. Systems are clicking(ish), rides are less chaotic (maybe), and your kid might even be tying their own skates! Progress?Scott and Jamie sit down for an early season pulse check - the highs, the lows, and the subtle wins you only notice when you zoom out. From dealing with performance lulls to celebrating quiet growth, this one’s about seeing the full picture of development (yours and theirs).In this episode:- Why “less is more” is the secret

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93:00

Episode 36: Development Without Delusion (with Doug...

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2025/10/16

What matters, what doesn’t, and what’s actually next.This week, Scott and Jamie sit down with Doug Christiansen, former D1 and pro player, ECHL GM/Head Coach, Team USA U17 Coach, USHL Deputy Commissioner, and current ECAC Hockey Commissioner, to dig into the real layers of youth hockey development - not the fantasy version parents like to believe. From the myths of early exposure to the truth about who’s really watching, Doug lays out a grounded, honest roadmap for families who want to

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98:49

Episode 35: The 5 Hour Commute to Practice (with Ben...

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2025/10/08

One hell of a commute and a front-row seat to growing up.This week, Scott and Jamie sit down with Ben DeBlock, a hockey dad who's clocked the hours, booked the hotels, and still wonders if he's getting it right. From navigating long drives and tryout stress to realizing when to pull back, Ben offers a grounded, honest look at what it really means to support your kid through the hockey grind.In this episode:- How Ben rethought the “more is more” mindset- What structure gave their family and

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74:05

Episode 34: The Salts, The Scoreboard, & the Stupid...

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2025/10/01

Are we trying to win… or just trying too hard?This week, Scott and Jamie unspool the madness of “win-at-all-costs” youth hockey, from kids ripping smelling salts in the locker room to coaches and parents acting like every weekend’s the Stanley Cup. What started as a joke turns into a serious question: when did we decide effort wasn’t enough?In this episode:- Smelling salts at 10U - what are we even doing?- Why kids are mimicking intensity without understanding it- When coaches push too far

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82:55

Episode 33: From the Bench to the Blueprint (with...

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2025/09/24

A player’s journey. A coach’s perspective. A parent’s wake-up call.This week, Scott and Jamie sit down with Alec Marsh, former Penn State hockey forward and current assistant coach at Hobart College, for one of the most honest, insightful interviews CHD has ever aired.Alec walks through his own path from elite youth hockey to college then pro. Now as a coach, he’s on the other side of the glass, helping kids chase their goals without losing who they are.In this episode:- What kids actually

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75:33

Episode 32: If They’re Shutting Down, Lean In

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2025/09/17

New routines, new teams, big emotions - here’s how to show up.This week, Scott and Jamie open up about the quiet signs that something might be off - not with the game, but with the kid. From sudden shifts in attitude to the moments where effort just disappears, this episode is about how to support your player when they’re struggling in ways they can’t explain yet.In this episode:- Jamie breaks down how outside stress can sneak into the rink - Why early-season emotions are real and how to

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88:22

Episode 31: What High School Hockey Gets Right

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2025/09/09

A team, a town, a letter on the jersey and why it still matters.This week, Scott and Jamie bring on CHD dad and coach Brad for a conversation that flips the usual script. Instead of chasing the “next level,” they ask: what if the best thing for your kid is right in front of them?It’s not about exposure. It’s not about rankings. It’s about belonging, identity, and the kind of growth that happens when you play for more than just yourself.In this episode:- Why high school hockey still builds

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85:03

Episode 30: And... We're Back

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2025/09/03

When the season shows up and punches you in the mouth.The puck has dropped, emotions are high, and reality is… well, real. This week, Scott and Jamie debrief their opening weekends full of highs, lows, quiet panic, and that familiar reminder: this is going to be a ride.In this episode:Jamie watches himself bounce back from being a crazy hockey dad Scott realizes he still cares a little too much and maybe that’s okayWhy letting your kid figure it out might be the best strategy - even when

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26:24

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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