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Crazy Hockey Dads Podcast

CHD Media
Youth Hockey
Youth Sports
Hockey
Coaching
Team Dynamics
Parenting
Parental Involvement
Sportsmanship
NHL
Multi-Sport Participation
USA Hockey
Athlete Development
Parenting In Sports
Tryouts
High School Hockey
Hockey Skills Development
Fun In Sports
Confidence Building
Youth Sports Parenting
Parental Guidance In Sports

A relatable and honest podcast about the highs and lows of being a youth hockey parent. Join us as we share real stories, struggles, and wins from the rink, offering insights and support for parents navigating the world of youth hockey.

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Latest Episodes

The best team isn't always the best place for your kid to develop.

Scott and Jamie sit down with Mike Busconi, Islanders Hockey Club - East Director and coach at The Winchendon School, to talk about youth hockey development, team selection, and the ... more

The pressure meant to help a young player succeed may be the very thing holding them back.

Scott and Jamie sit down with Princeton women’s hockey head coach Courtney Kessel to talk development, recruiting, team culture, and the role parents should p... more

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The best development does not always come from the best team, the most expensive lesson, or the loudest car ride home.

Recorded live at The Hockey Barn in Atlanta, Scott and Jamie sit down with founder and longtime coach Kyle Kinze. Kyle explains ho... more

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Your young athlete may not need another workout. They may need better recovery and a smarter definition of strength.

Bill Parisi went from an undersized high school athlete to a two-time Division I All-American and Olympic Trials javelin competitor.... more

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Recent Guests

Kyle Kinze
Owner of The Hockey Barn, leading the Barn Bash and opening celebrations in Atlanta
The Hockey Barn
Episode: Episode 87: “You Have to Coach the Human” w/ The Hockey Barn’s Kyle Kinze
Bill Parisi
Founder of the Parisi Speed School and Parisi Academy
Parisi Speed School / Parisi Academy
Episode: Episode 86: Is Your Kid Overtraining or Under-Recovering? w/ Bill Parisi
Guy Hebert
Former NHL goaltender, Anaheim Ducks inaugural goaltender, broadcaster
Anaheim Ducks (broadcasting), The Mask and the Mic podcast
Episode: Episode 85: He Got Cut From His High School Team. Then He Made the NHL. w/ Guy Hebert
Jamie Cahill
Head coach, North Jersey Avalanche; director of midget program and player advancement
North Jersey Avalanche
Episode: Episode 84: “I’ll Take Hockey IQ Over Size 100 Times Over” w/ North Jersey Avalanche's Jamie Cahill
Mike Vilardo
CEO of Subject (Subject.ai/Subject.com)
Subject
Episode: Episode 83: From the NTDP & USHL to Ivy League Baseball w/ Mike Vilardo
Brad Miller
Promotions lead for Turtlebox Audio; former high-level hockey player
Turtlebox Audio
Episode: Episode 82: From Shattuck to North Dakota to Pro Hockey w/ Brad Miller of Turtlebox
Brad Serkin
Founder and CEO of Pacific Rink
Pacific Rink
Episode: Episode 81: Hockey’s Most Overlooked Piece of Equipment (w/ Pacific Rink CEO Brad Serkin)
Brent Sopel
Stanley Cup champion, former NHL player, founder of the Sopel Foundation for Dyslexia
Sopel Foundation for Dyslexia
Episode: Episode 80: “Winning the Stanley Cup Was the Emptiest Feeling” (w/ Brent Sopel)
Chris Reiniger
Sophomore Princeton defenseman
Princeton University
Episode: Episode 79: I Never Had One-on-One's (w/ Princeton’s Chris Reiniger)

Hosts

Jamie
Host of Crazy Hockey Dads Podcast
Scott
Co-host on Crazy Hockey Dads Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Must Listen

    As a hockey dad, I can honestly say the Crazy Hockey Dad Podcast is a must-listen. It’s real, entertaining, and relatable for anyone who has a kid playing competitive hockey. They talk about the highs, the lows, the crazy schedules, the tournaments, the sacrifices, and everything that comes with being a hockey family.

    What I really enjoy is that it doesn’t feel overly scripted or polished—it feels like listening to other hockey parents who actually understand the journey. There’s a lot of great... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMB8622 hockey dad
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great for hockey parents!

    Funny and relatable. Great for any hockey parents. Full of humor and great info to help navigate this crazy environment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cuff2912
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this

    Great podcast! Love it !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yotamcohen1
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Hockey Podcast

    If you’re a hockey parent, coach, or just love the game, the Crazy Hockey Dads Podcast is a must-listen. Great conversations, authentic perspectives, and plenty of laughs while tackling the realities of youth hockey. Refreshing, relatable, and always entertaining. Highly recommend! 🏒🎙️👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    italiandangla14
    United States4 months ago
  • Growing the game

    New listener , great podcast! Please have a guest from Minnesota to explain why hockey is affordable when keeping it local .. it is truly hockey last hope

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MitchellDylan
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Useful mix of coaching insights, gear, and development discussions for families.
Great guests and real talk about the realities of youth hockey parenting.
Honest, relatable parent perspective that resonates with hockey families.
Consistent focus on education and long-term player development rather than hype.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#39
United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#83
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#183
United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#248
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#250
Germany/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#1
Taiwan/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 87: “You Have to Coach the Human” w/ The Hockey Barn’s Kyle Kinze
Q: What made you want to start The Hockey Barn?
Kyle explains that Atlanta's hockey ecosystem lacked accessible, all-ages hockey infrastructure and that his dream was to create a community-focused, playable space where both adults and kids could train, learn, and have fun.
Episode 85: He Got Cut From His High School Team. Then He Made the NHL. w/ Guy Hebert
Q: What advice would you give to goalie parents about handling the mental side of the game?
Treat mental preparation as a core part of training; develop routines, visualize success, and use simple mental cues to maintain focus during games.
Episode 85: He Got Cut From His High School Team. Then He Made the NHL. w/ Guy Hebert
Q: What were your early influences and how did your family support your hockey journey?
A supportive family, especially parents, who were involved from transport to practice; they encouraged love for the game and invested time and resources to help me persist.
Episode 85: He Got Cut From His High School Team. Then He Made the NHL. w/ Guy Hebert
Q: What would you tell a youth goalie about getting ice time and seizing opportunities?
Get as much ice time as you can, don't worry about losing in the moment, and use every chance to play with better players to accelerate growth.
Episode 83: From the NTDP & USHL to Ivy League Baseball w/ Mike Vilardo
Q: So Mike, when you first started Subject, were you thinking traditional education first, and then the academies were an easy ad for you?
Mike explains that his initial aim was to build an engaging learning experience that could be adopted by schools and sports academies, then expand to be the 'Netflix of Education,' ultimately focusing on credit transfer and accessibility for student-athletes.

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A relatable look at youth hockey culture, balancing travel, academics, and family life. Episodes center on parent perspectives, coaching journeys, and player development, often weaving in practical advice for navigating college paths, recruiting, and the private-training ecosystem. Across guests, themes include education as a foundation for athletes, affordability and accessibility of hockey, and the importance of culture, mentorship, and balance in developing players and families. A standout is the frequent focus on real-world parenting moments, charity involvement, and the broader hockey community beyond the rink, including gear and brand partnerships that influence day-to-day youth hockey life.

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Recent guests on Crazy Hockey Dads Podcast include:

1. Kyle Kinze
2. Bill Parisi
3. Guy Hebert
4. Jamie Cahill
5. Mike Vilardo
6. Brad Miller
7. Brad Serkin
8. Brent Sopel

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