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EPISODE · Dec 27, 2025 · 42 MIN

Reset, Refocus, Rekindle: How to Save the Second Half of Your Youth Hockey Season

from Our Kids Play Hockey

🟦 Feeling tired, burned out, or just plain stuck halfway through the hockey season? You’re not alone.This episode lands right in that in-between space — after the early-season excitement fades and before playoff hockey really begins. The skates might be hanging in the garage, the coffee intake is way up, and families everywhere are wondering how to make the final stretch of the season actually matter.In this conversation, Lee, Christie, and Mike dig into how players, parents, and coaches can reset, refocus, and rekindle their hockey experience heading into the most important months of the year.💡 In this episode, we cover:Why reflection matters before pushing forwardHow coaches should redefine roles, standards, and “wins” mid-seasonWhat parents can do when their child is on a losing team — or feeling burned outWhy records don’t define development (and never have)The importance of communication, confidence, and cultureHow to make January and February feel like a fresh start, not a grindSimple mindset shifts that help kids love the game again❤️ Whether your child’s team is winning every weekend or struggling to find momentum, this episode is a powerful reminder that youth hockey is about growth, connection, and long-term development, not standings.🎧 Listen now, reset your perspective, and make the rest of this season one your family feels proud of.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Reset, Refocus, Rekindle: How Families Can Make the Second Half of the Hockey Season Matter📩 Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Email us or tap the link in the episode description — many of our episodes start with you. #OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockeyParents #HockeyDevelopment #HockeyMindset #YouthSports #HockeyCoaching #HockeyParenting #LoveTheGame #PlayerDevelopmentClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at 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

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🟦 Feeling tired, burned out, or just plain stuck halfway through the hockey season? You’re not alone. This episode lands right in that in-between space — after the early-season excitement fades and before playoff hockey really begins. The skates might be hanging in the garage, the coffee intake is way up, and families everywhere are wondering how to make the final stretch of the season actually matter. In this conversation, Lee, Christie, and Mike dig into how players, parents, and coaches ca...

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