When private equity meets private lessons... who’s really winning?

Scott and Jamie dig into the growing influence of money in youth hockey and how the chase for profit is quietly (and not-so-quietly) warping the game. From $500 “development” weekends to kids being pushed into specialization before they can tie their skates, this episode is a no-filter look at what happens when hockey becomes a business first.

In this episode:

• How private equity and profit-driven models are reshaping rinks and programs
• The mental weight of year-round “development” and the cost of over-scheduling
• Why rushing to specialize might hurt more than it helps
• Chuck Norris jokes, because things were getting a little too real

Plus: A look at why skill doesn’t always equal confidence, how early bloomers don’t always finish strong, and what we’re actually paying for in the modern hockey ecosystem.

If you’ve ever wondered why your 10-year-old is training like a pro athlete this episode hits home.

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Happy Fourth of July all! In this episode Scott and Jamie dig into the emotional explosions that come with youth hockey - from player-on-player scuffles to dads losing it in the stands. It’s a red, white, and bruised look at how things blow up… and what to do when they do.

In this episode:

- Teammates getting physical with one another and what adults should do about it
- Dads going toe-to-toe over insecurity, game play, and hurt feelings
- A CHD rant on USA Hockey: what does it actually do, and does it even have teeth?
- Wrapping with a look at USA vs. Canada Olympic roster projections

Plus: a reminder that the way you react matters more than you think - because your kid is always watching.

If you’ve ever watched a youth hockey moment turn into a full-on fireworks show, this one hits home.

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Episode 16: Keeping Up with the Rink Neighbors
“They’re skating three times a week… should we be?”

This week, Scott and Jamie unpack one of youth hockey’s most exhausting pressures: keeping pace with what everyone else is doing. Whether it's summer camps, new sticks, or secret private sessions, the race to “keep up” is real - and it’s driving families (and bank accounts) into overdrive.

In this episode:
- The mental toll of comparison: when your kid’s rest feels like falling behind
- Why some parents are low-key panicking about “off-season gaps”
- The subtle flexes - gear, invites, & ice time that spark insecurity
- Fake boundaries and the myth of a real summer break

Plus: a dramatic stick purchase, a stealth training schedule, and the moment Jamie realized he’s already booked half the off-season he swore he’d skip.

If you’ve ever seen someone post a skill session on IG and immediately felt like a bad parent...this episode’s for you.

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