About this episode
Untangling your identity from your kid’s hockey career - without losing your mind.With the season fast approaching and tryouts in the rearview, it’s the perfect time for a gut check - not for your kid, but for you. Jamie shares a tough but honest reflection on a stretch where Dom's own stress and uncertainty started showing up in his skating. A humbling reminder of how connected our energy is to theirs.In this episode:Jamie opens up about Dom's journey from Tier 1 to Tier 2 and why they left AAAScott admits how hard it is not to watch every shift like a coach - and how that mindset can affect the parent-kid dynamicA shared truth: our kids aren’t just processing their own pressure - they’re absorbing ours tooThe big takeaway: showing up with confidence in them means checking the emotions we bring into the rinkIt’s not about being perfect. It’s about being aware and being willing to shift, even just a little. If you’ve ever wondered whether your presence is helping or hurting, this episode might bring some clarity… and maybe even a little peace.Socials:Follow on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@crazy.hockey.dadsFollow on X: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
