Episode 16: Keeping Up with the Rink Neighbors

Episode 16: Keeping Up with the Rink Neighbors

1:11:18 Jul 1, 2025
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Episode 16: Keeping Up with the Rink Neighbors“They’re skating three times a week… should we be?”This week, Scott and Jamie unpack one of youth hockey’s most exhausting pressures: keeping pace with what everyone else is doing. Whether it's summer camps, new sticks, or secret private sessions, the race to “keep up” is real - and it’s driving families (and bank accounts) into overdrive.In this episode:- The mental toll of comparison: when your kid’s rest feels like falling behind- Why some parents are low-key panicking about “off-season gaps”- The subtle flexes - gear, invites, & ice time that spark insecurity- Fake boundaries and the myth of a real summer breakPlus: a dramatic stick purchase, a stealth training schedule, and the moment Jamie realized he’s already booked half the off-season he swore he’d skip.If you’ve ever seen someone post a skill session on IG and immediately felt like a bad parent...this episode’s for you.Socials:Follow on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@crazy.hockey.dadsFollow on Twitter:https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsFollow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576627751551Follow on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@Crazyhockeydads
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