Everyone's 2020/21 youth hockey season was so different in so many different ways, but can we call it "lost?" We want to hear your season recaps! Be sure to email us at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com!
When USA Hockey unveiled the American Development Model just over 10 years ago there were questions on how effective it would be. We interviewed ADM Regional Manager Roger Grillo to talk about how the program has changed youth hockey development and USA Hockey for the better.
When your kids aren't tearing it up on the ice, they might be tearing it up on the virtual rink or in another game they enjoy. Ray Carsillo joined us for a discourse on video games, gaming culture, where the industry is headed, and what parents can do to learn…
How do you decide what camps and clinics are right for your family? We have some advice as we head into peak camp time with summer coming up! Be sure to head to OurKidsPlayHockey.com to find more helpful tips and tricks as you navigate being a hockey family.
What happens when it comes time for your child to move up? How do you know it's the right time? What steps should you take to ensure your child has the most fun and success you can provide them? Our experts answer all this and more this week on Our…
As the season begins to close out, we look to "My Kids Play Hockey" by Christie Casciano Burns for advice. Tune in as we breakdown chapter 59 - "Hockey Season Is Whine-Ding Down," chapter 62 - "Resist The Urge To Play Year Round," and chapter 63 - "Reasons To Love…
Ice Hockey In Harlem has been creating opportunities for youth hockey players for thirty years, and is facing a threat of being shut down due to circumstances outside of their control. We caught up with IHIH Program Director and Alum Malik Garvin to discuss the program and how the hockey…
In our first cross-sport episode, we welcome Coach Lisle, the internet's most sought-after baseball and softball coach. We look to his expertise on what we as hockey people can learn from how the baseball community handles things like training for multiple sports and get his input on what traits he…
Hockey parents really are a different breed! What qualities do you have that are true about all hockey parents??
This week Lee, Christie, and Mike share examples of Unification Objects that they have seen and discuss how they can be used as motivational tools. Share your own stories with us by commenting below or by sending an email to Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com!
Lee, Mike, and Christie dive deep into what it means to be a captain at the different age levels, how coaches should go about choosing a captain, and other very important aspects of captaincy in youth hockey. Watch now, or listen here on your own device: https://link.chtbl.com/Keys_To_Captaincy Be sure to…
Lee, Mike, and Christie were joined by New York Times Best Selling Author Rich Cohen to discuss his latest work "Pee Wees: Confessions of a Hockey Parent" and what its like to go through the trials and victories that come along with being parents of young athletes!
With the return of NHL action, how are you looking to improve your skills? One of the biggest advantages of coaching, parenting, and being an athlete in the current digital age is the vault of knowledge available to you. Join Lee, Mike, and Christie as they dive into the different…
JB Spisso has worked with Sidney Crosby among many other athletes and professional/collegiate sports teams. Now we had the chance to work with him! Check out our must watch episode which covers creating and maintaining a winning culture in youth sports. Watch above or listen here: https://link.chtbl.com/kP53eAGB
A losing season is heartbreaking. This year some people lost full seasons by not getting a chance to play them. Christie, Mike, and Lee discussed some best practices to deal with the loss of a season. Feel free to comment below or email us at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com to let us know…
Sometimes telling your kids to "Just go Outside!!!" doesn't work. Lee, Christie, and Mike discuss some different ways to get your kids moving when there isn't any ice. Be sure to keep it fun and feel free to share your own ideas with us! Comment below or send your ideas…
There are so many important life skills the game of hockey and being an athlete can teach us, but coachability is tops. How can parents and coaches foster coachability in their children and athletes? How can an athlete improve on their own coachability? Lee, Christie, and Mike discuss on this…
What exactly is the 24 hour rule and why should we always be careful to follow it? Join Mike, Christie, and Lee as they discuss the reasons behind the 24 hour rule in hockey and some important things we need to remember.
What is an important piece of the puzzle for you when it comes to heading out for a holiday hockey tournament? Christie, Mike, and Lee share their success secrets to ensure that your tournament weekend goes off without a hitch, regardless of whether you are looking at it as a…
It is crucial that you set goals each hockey season, regardless of whether you are a parent, a coach, or a player. Join Lee, Christie, and Mike as they share their advice, tips, and tactics to ensure you can set yourself up for a successful season.
If you are a coach, parent or player, it seems like the rules and regulations change week to week when it comes to COVID19. There are often more questions than answers. We decided to bring in some health experts to answer some of the questions we are all asking. Join…
Join Lee Elias, Michael Bonelli, and Christie Casciano Burns as they discuss different hockey hacks to use during the pandemic!
Join Lee, Mike, and Christie as they discuss the benefits to floorball and how it has helped grow the game of hockey around the world!
With ice-time being limited right now by COVID regulations, athletes and coaches need to be creative while continuing to develop their skills. Join Lee Elias, Mike Bonelli, and Christie Casciano Burns as they discuss five things you can be doing right now to continue your development without ice!