The Ride to The Rink: How Young Hockey Players Can Train Smarter This Offseason with Andrew Alberts

🏒 What should young hockey players actually do in the offseason?In this episode of The Ride To The Rink, Lee is joined by former NHL defenseman Andrew “Albie” Alberts for a motivating conversation every young player should hear before summer training begins.The message is simple but powerful: start with a goal, write it down, believe in it, and then take small steps every day to move toward it.Andrew and Lee talk directly to young skaters and goalies about what it means to dream big, handle doubt, make choices, build confidence, and use the offseason as a chance to grow both on and off the ice.In this episode, kids will hear:🏒 Why writing down your goals can help you stay focused 💪 How belief becomes a skill you can build over time 🧠 Why hard work, choices, and consistency matter more than talk 📋 How to figure out what parts of your game need improvement 🌊 Why summer should still include fun, creativity, and unstructured playAndrew also reminds players that the game is changing. Whether you are a forward, defenseman, or goalie, today’s players need to become more complete, more creative, and more willing to learn.And yes — summer training matters. But so does being a kid.So write down your goal. Dream big. Put in the work. Try new things. Have fun. And remember:We believe in you. You should too.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Offseason Hockey Training Starts With a Goal — And a Whole Lot of Belief#TheRideToTheRink #OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyTraining #OffseasonTraining #HockeyMindset #AndrewAlberts #HockeyParents #HockeyKids #SummerHockey #GoalSetting #HockeyDevelopmentClick 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