🏒 Is your child developing as a hockey player… or just playing more hockey?
In this powerful episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee and Mike sit down with Jimmy Law, Director of Sports Performance at TPH Academy and founder of Habits of Hockey, to unpack what real development looks like.
Spoiler alert: It’s not more ice time.
Jimmy shares his journey from first-generation roller hockey player to shaping hundreds of student-athletes in a blended academic and hockey development model built around study, train, and play. Together, the guys dig into the missing piece in youth hockey today — character.
💡 Inside this episode:
-Why talent alone won’t get your child to the next level
-The six core habits that separate elite performers from average players
-What junior and college scouts REALLY ask about your kid
-Why being “present” is a competitive advantage
-How parents can support without burning kids out
-What makes a great coach (and why it’s not just hockey IQ)
-The truth about hockey academies — and who they’re really for
Jimmy breaks down his six core athlete values — work ethic, accountability, preparation, consistency, focus, and character — and explains why these habits matter more than your child’s skating stride.
This conversation isn’t just about building better hockey players.
It’s about building better people.
And in today’s hockey world? That’s the real separator.
🎯 If you’re a parent wondering how to support without overstepping…
🎯 A coach trying to elevate your impact…
🎯 Or a player serious about leveling up…
This one’s packed with gold.
Let’s keep developing the person behind the jersey.
📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: https://www.ourkidsplayhockey.com/blog/why-talent-isnt-enough-in-youth-hockey-with-jimmy-law/
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