130 episodes
Youth Hockey Podcast Randy Gifford Lance Alexander
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4.4 • 29 Ratings
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Trying to navigate the youth hockey landscape? We have seen it all and done it all. Our experiences include the top prep school in the nation down to the dirtiest rink in Southern California. One thing has become clear. It's better to have a bit of a roadmap and a shoulder to cry on when everything heads south. We are optimistic, ebullient, and sharp as a rusty old skate that's seen too many ponds. We want to help you glide along the path to hockey stardom, and have a few chuckles along the way.
Email: youthhockeypodcast@gmail.com
Sponsor: https://gabegiffordhockey.thinkific.com
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S4 Episode 13 Randall talks about the meanest thing a parent on his own team said to him (brutal)- Lance and Coach share their own stories.
What is the worst thing that someone on your own team has said to you? I can tell you that the nastiest comments come from your "friends" in the stands.
Rolly has some history with parents who have tried to get him banned from a rink. Rolly! The nicest guy around.
Lance is pretty well known all over the country for the skirmishes with parents on his own team -
S4 Episode 12 Randall talks about parental friction - Lance talks about the outcast kid on a team - Rolly thinks that friendships have to be formed in natural conditions
Lance has a great topic. How do you deal with the outcast on the team. Is there a way to draw them in? Is it better to leave it alone or rally to a cause.
Rolly talks about how friendships are not formed under duress. Sometimes kids need be left alone in dealing with roster issues.
Randall talks about parental friction. Hint. There is lots. -
S4 Episode 11 Rolly takes profiling to a new level - Randall introduces a new character to the show: Doug - and Lance questions when skates should become a big ticket item for a young hockey player
Rolly knows stuff. He shows it in this episode. He takes on the profiling of skates and how that effects a skater and what they can do on the ice. He mainly sticks to two of the systems for profiling skates, but he gives great advice for those in the market to do some aftermarket upgrading of the blade.
Randall talks about how he always trusts any skate shop that employs a guy named Doug. Doug knows how to sharpen skates.
Lance asks questions about when skate profiling should be on the agenda for a young skater. He also manages to make us all laugh twice. -
S4 Episode 10 Randall talks about chirping, his son is an expert - Rolly talks about team chemistry in teams that are fresh starts and returning many kids - Lance has Duck appreciation night
Randall has a story from his kids playing league hockey. One kid was getting a beat down and the other came to the rescue. It's not fun to get in a fight, but a brother can sometimes be good at having your back.
Rolly has insights on teams that have multiple returning players and those that are fresh starts for everyone. The chemistry is different. The culture is sometimes different.
Lance loves the ducks. He credits them for the formation of ice in So. Cal. A duck could crap in his path and he would shine his shoes with the droppings. -
S4 Episode 9 Rolly talks about youth hockey broadcasting options - Talking Girl's Hockey with Randall - Lance is totally checked out this episode (honestly drink when you hear his voice)
Rolly talks about some of the meager options to watch your kid play hockey at tournaments and local rinks. New Youtube options are especially interesting to the crew.
Randall talks about hockey for girls. His daughter is currently playing. The landscape is interesting and the rules are different (just like in the game). But in the end, the sport is a great one for the maidens of mayhem (a real team in Iowa).
Lance is so checked out that when I listened to this, I took a shot every time he talked. Stone cold sober at the end.
Customer Reviews
Great Podcast. Helped prepare my son for his 1st season!
I had left a msg here in the past and had to deleted it in order to post another msg, wish I had kept it up.
I never played Hockey growing up and wanted to get my kids into Hockey, this year I got my oldest who just turned 6 into hockey and he has done spectacular...I share this because a few years ago I wanted to be prepared and know what to expect as a new hockey parent getting a child into Hockey and this Podcast is what I stumbled across and found most helpful.
Been listening now for a Long time and even went back to previous episodes and downloaded those ..I give a lot of credit to this podcast for helping my son be prepared and successful in his first season on the ice..the fun banter mixed in with great advice from guys who know the game has made this podcast so great and helpful!
I wanted to share this after hearing the latest news from Lance ....the news does not sound good, what ever happens to this podcast I want everyone to know just how great and informative this podcast is and thank you fellas for sharing your wealth of knowledge with the World.
Thanks for everything guys you've impacted our lives here in North Dakota.
Great show
I listen to these guys at work every week. It makes my day go by faster. Coach Rolly has a lot of good insight and same thoughts that most parents have. Keep up the good work!
The Struggle is REAL
Nice to hear that same issues of youth hockey are everywhere even in California.