Crazy Hockey Dads Podcast

New team, new coach, new... personality disorder?

This week, Scott and Jamie lace up for one of the wildest corners of youth hockey: crazy coaches. You know the type - micromanaging 10-year-olds like it’s the Stanley Cup and making kids cry over line changes. We’ve seen it, lived it, and now we’re talking about it.

In this episode:
- Red flags that your kid’s coach might be a certified lunatic
- How crazy coaching affects confidence, development, and family sanity

Plus: The CHD boys pitch “The Crazy Hockey Dad...

This one started with a simple question: has youth hockey gotten too soft? But before long Scott and Jamie spiral into full rink chaos, mouth guard drama, neck guard debates, and the rise of refs enforcing rules no one seems to agree on.

Along the way:
- Rant alert: Why skills might be up, but the grit is gone
- Jamie becomes a rinkside mouthguard dealer
- Velcro neck guards vs. shirt style: the great debate
- Plus: CHD goes international - what’s up, London?

New team? New season? Here’s how not to suck at it.

This week, Scott and Jamie tackle one of youth hockey’s great unspoken rules: how to be a decent human when you’re the “new parent” in the building. From locker room etiquette and post-practice weirdness to that awkward “who’s-who” in the TeamSnap chat, this episode is your unofficial guide to not being that parent.

We also revisit the legend of Quesadilla Kid, talk about why your kid might be hovering near the door after practice, and break down the fine line between supporti...

Summer hockey is here, and the dad guilt is real. In Episode 10, Jamie and Scott dive into how much is “enough” for your kid in the offseason, from private skates and college camps to European tournaments and that one time a kid skipped practice to eat tacos.

They also shout out listener Kirk from Ontario for dropping a sick gear hack, roast the rise of pay-to-play showcases, and question how hard parents should push when kids just want to chill. Spoiler: Nobody has it figured out, but we’re all sweating in the same locker room.

Whet...

The gear smells bad, but sometimes the vibes are worse. In this episode, Scott and Jamie dig into the unspoken side of youth hockey, when the locker room dynamic goes sideways and your kid’s stuck dealing with it. From subtle bullying to straight-up bad apples, we talk about what parents can do (and what they probably shouldn’t). Plus: a rant about character, ego, and what it really means to carry yourself the right way on and off the ice.

If you've ever walked out of the rink wondering what the hell just happened in there, this...

Scott and Jamie get real about something youth hockey doesn’t teach enough: integrity. From shady rink politics to secretive skills coaches, they call out the culture of gatekeeping and why too many parents act like sharing info is giving away trade secrets.

They break down the silent rules, the cliques, and the pressure to act like you know what you’re doing, even when you don’t. Whether you're new to the game or deep in the grind, this one’s a gut check on how we treat each other in the stands, the locker room, and ever...

This one’s got range. Scott and Jamie start with NHL playoff chatter, heroes, heartbreaks, and teams that can’t close before flipping the switch to talk about their own kids, and what it really feels like trying to coach effort without crushing spirit.

They get brutally honest about dad guilt, delivery mistakes, and the endless tug-of-war between pushing your kid and just letting them love the game. Then it’s on to managers: the unsung heroes (or cautionary tales) of spring hockey, complete with advice, praise, and a few absolute hotel disasters that’ll make you book you...

It’s NHL playoff time, but off the ice, the real matchups are happening between parents and coaches. Scott and Jamie talk team turnover, how to handle your kid’s role without losing your mind, and why smart communication can make or break a season.

They share an epic youth hockey story, offer hard-earned advice on managing expectations, and remind everyone: don’t ruin it for your kid. Plus, their Stanley Cup picks.

Tryouts are over, spring hockey’s heating up, and some parents are losing their minds. Scott and Jamie touch on Dominic’s tryouts, the awkward exit of good teammates and parent’s who didn’t make the cut, and the chaos that reminds everyone why hockey season is never really over.

In this episode, Scott recaps Otto’s parity event with his new team this past weekend. We also dive into the looming puberty wave for the 2012 birth year players, the some of the cost difference between Tier 1 & Tier 2, and all things youth hockey as tryouts for the older age groups approach next week. And of course, no podcast would be complete without a little Iron Mike Tyson talk.

In this episode, we dive into Domer’s challenges at a middle school showcase as he prepares for high school hockey. Plus, some Frozen Four discussion and a few hilarious stories from around the rink!

In this episode, Jamie and Scott talk tryouts, and dig into coaching to win vs. coaching to develop. Plus, a quick dive into the college hockey and the Frozen Four.

All aboard the wild ride that is youth hockey! Join us for the pilot episode of the Crazy Hockey Dads Podcast, where we dive headfirst into the highs, lows, and absolutely hilarious moments we’ve encountered along the way. If you have a child in hockey—boy or girl, beginner or seasoned player—this podcast is for you.

Between the two of us, Scott and I have racked up 12 years navigating the unpredictable world of youth hockey. We’ll cover everything from choosing the right gear to dealing with different organizations, all while sharing outrageous stories of the wild...