Our Kids Play Hockey
Our Kids Play Hockey is a podcast that focuses on youth hockey, offering insights, stories, and interviews from the hockey community. It provides valuable advice for parents, coaches, and players, covering various aspects of the game, including skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for young athletes. The show frequently features guests who share their expertise and personal experiences in youth hockey, both on and off the ice.
The show features three hockey parents, who all work in the game at high levels:
- Christie Casciano-Burns - USA Hockey Columnist, Author, and WSYR Anchor
- Mike Bonelli - USA Hockey Coach and Organizational Consultant
- Lee M.J. Elias - Hockey Entrepreneur, Author, and Team Strategist
In addition to the main podcast, there are several spin-off series that dive into specific aspects of youth hockey:
1.Our Girls Play Hockey – This series highlights the growing presence of girls in hockey, addressing the unique challenges they face while celebrating their accomplishments and contributions to the sport.
2.The Ride to The Rink – A shorter, motivational series designed to be listened to on the way to the rink, offering quick, inspirational tips and advice to help players and parents get into the right mindset before a game or practice.
3.Our Kids Play Goalie – This series is dedicated to young goalies and the unique challenges they face. It provides advice for players, parents, and coaches on how to support and develop young goaltenders, focusing on the mental and physical demands of the position.
Together, these shows provide a comprehensive platform for parents, players, and coaches involved in youth hockey, offering insights for all aspects of the sport, from parenting, playing, or coaching to specialized positions like goaltending.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 416
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
You Know You're A Hockey Parent When...
Hockey parents really are a different breed! What qualities do you have that are true about all hockey parents??
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Unifying Your Team For Success
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 on Fac…
The Keys To Captaincy
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 yout…
Interview With Author Rich Cohen
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 a…
How To Gamify The NHL
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 knowle…
Team Culture At The Youth Level With JB Spisso
JB Spisso is a Leadership and Culture Expert among a long list of many other accomplishments. The Our Kids Play Hockey team recently had the chance to discuss cultivating and maintaining team culture…
Valuable Lessons From A Lost Season
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…
Inspiring Your Kids To Practice When There Is No Ice
Sometimes telling your kids to "Just go Outside!!!" doesn't work. Lee, Christy, 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 …
Creating Coachable Kids
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?…
The 24 Hour Rule
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…
Holiday Tournament Tips And Tricks
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 weeke…
Goal Setting Success Secrets
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…
Hockey Covid Questions Answered By Medical Experts from NYU
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 he…
Five Things You Can Do To Improve Your Game With Limited Ice-Time
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 Burn…
Why Floorball Should Be Part of Your Hockey Journey
Based on Christie Casciano Burns' November 2020 column in USA Hockey Magazine, we dive into how Floorball is becoming a gateway for people to come into the game. We also discuss why it has become one…
Hockey Hacks for Parents and Coaches During the Pandemic
Based on Christie Casciano Burns' October 2020 column in USA Hockey Magazine, we dive into several hockey hacks parents and coaches can use throughout the pandemic riddled season to make life easier.
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