Our Girls Play Hockey: The Truth About Hockey-Life Balance (and Why It Might Not Exist)

🔥 Is “a hockey-life balance” even real—or is it just about priorities?This week on Our Girls Play Hockey, Lee Elias, Mike Bonelli, and PWHL star Hayley Scamurra dig into one of the biggest questions families face: how do young athletes juggle hockey, school, family, and downtime without burning out?From missed school dances and long road trips to the reality of puberty and injuries, Hayley shares her honest experience growing up in hockey—and what she wishes she knew about balance, rest, and resilience along the way.🎯 In this episode, we cover:What “balance” really looks like for elite athletesWhy priority balance may be more realistic than “life balance”The role parents play in guiding (not forcing) motivationWarning signs of burnout every parent and coach should watch forHow routines and habits build long-term successUnique challenges girls face during puberty and how coaches can support themWhether you’re a player, parent, or coach, this is a can’t-miss discussion on what it really takes to grow in hockey—and in life.👉 Listen now, share with your hockey community, and let us know your thoughts!📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: The Truth About Hockey Life Balance (and Why It Might Not Exist)#GirlsHockey #YouthHockey #HaileyScamurra #HockeyParenting #HockeyLifeBalance #PWHLClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Hockey IQ: Scanning the ice, recognizing pressure, anticipating what happens next, making the right decision faster. Research shows these perceptual and decision-making skills can actually be trained. With NHL Sense Arena, kids can get extra game-like reps at home, working on hockey IQ, reactions, real stick-handling for skaters, while goalies can train reads and tracking. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at http://hockey.sensearena.com/okphHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube