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 motivation and meltdown
- How gear, group chats, and summer plans all fuel the pressure

Plus: A look at long drives, practice walk-offs, and why it might be time to stop “wanting it more.”

If you’ve ever wondered whether your push is still productive or just exhausting - this one’s for you.

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 of just being present - no clipboard, no pressure

Plus: how to reset after a rough game, and a few uncomfortable truths about how your vibe can shape your kid’s entire hockey identity.

If you’ve ever had to ask yourself, “Am I making this better, or worse?” - this episode’s for you.

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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 sanity

Plus: The CHD boys pitch “The Crazy Hockey Dads Cooking Show” (yes, really), and unpack how good food and bad coaching both leave a mark.

If you’ve ever debated switching teams mid-season, hiding in the bleachers, or filing a complaint anonymously... this one’s for you.

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?

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 down the fine line between supporting your player and totally screwing it up.

Topics include:
🚗 Car ride confessions: when to coach and when to shut up
👀 How to read the room (and not overstay in it)
🤐 Why fighting your kid’s battles never ends well
📱 Tips for navigating new group chats without chaos

Whether you're a rookie parent or a locker room vet, this one’s for you. Take the notes, just don’t share them in the team chat.

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 all sweating in the same locker room.

Whether your kid’s at surf camp or triple-shifting on synthetic ice, this one’s for the parents wondering: Are we doing too much... or not enough?

The gear smells bad, but sometimes the vibes are worse. In this episode, Scott and Jamie dig into the unspoken side of youth hockey, when the locker room dynamic goes sideways and your kid’s stuck dealing with it. From subtle bullying to straight-up bad apples, we talk about what parents can do (and what they probably shouldn’t). Plus: a rant about character, ego, and what it really means to carry yourself the right way on and off the ice.

If you've ever walked out of the rink wondering what the hell just happened in there, this one's for you.

Scott and Jamie get real about something youth hockey doesn’t teach enough: integrity. From shady rink politics to secretive skills coaches, they call out the culture of gatekeeping and why too many parents act like sharing info is giving away trade secrets.

They break down the silent rules, the cliques, and the pressure to act like you know what you’re doing, even when you don’t. Whether you're new to the game or deep in the grind, this one’s a gut check on how we treat each other in the stands, the locker room, and everywhere in between.

Less ego, more honesty. Let’s clean it up out there.