
Hockey’s Toughest Balancing Act: The Parent–Coach–Player Triangle
About this episode
Welcome to Episode 37 - Hockey’s Toughest Balancing Act: The Parent–Coach–Player Triangle ⚠️
Hosts Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer open up this discussion centered on the complex dynamics between parents, children, and coaches in youth hockey.
Episode highlights:
- The challenges parents face when trying to influence their children's hockey experience all while working with coaches.
- What is this Parent-Coach-Player Triangle and how it affects everyone involved.
- Exploring the complex relationship dynamics in hockey, including both toxic and positive aspects of these relationships.
- The natural protective instinct of parents and the challenges they face in managing their involvement in their children's hockey careers, including the difficulty of letting go even above the youth level.
- The importance of finding balance in parental involvement in youth hockey.
- How effective communication channels between all parties involved in youth hockey can help everyone.
AND A LOT MORE!
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