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Ep.226 | Parents Screaming at Coaches, Coddling Kids, & The Phone Problem
31 minutes Posted Feb 23, 2025 at 5:00 am.
Parents Behaving Badly in Youth Hockey & The Phone Problem No One Talks About-In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we break down two major challenges in youth hockey: overinvolved parents and phone distractions.📌 Topics Discussed:The D1 Facility You NEED to See – Touring St. Cloud State
A Mom Screaming at the Coach Outside the Locker Room – Where is the line?
A Dad Intercepting His Son After a Game – When should parents step back?
The Never-Ending Distraction of Phones – How hard is it for today’s players to unplug?
Adults Never Had to Deal With This Growing Up – Why it’s a different challenge for today’s athletes
The Coaches Site Podcast on Phones – An additional resource
How Advanced Are Phones? – The impact of constant connection
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Parents Behaving Badly in Youth Hockey & The Phone Problem No One Talks About-In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we break down two major challenges in youth hockey: overinvolved parents and phone distractions.📌 Topics Discussed:The D1 Facility You NEED to See – Touring St. Cloud State (2:30)A Mom Screaming at the Coach Outside the Locker Room – Where is the line? (6:00)A Dad Intercepting His Son After a Game – When should parents step back? (6:30)The Never-Ending Distraction of Phones – How hard is it for today’s players to unplug? (19:30)Adults Never Had to Deal With This Growing Up – Why it’s a different challenge for today’s athletes (20:30)The Coaches Site Podcast on Phones – An additional resource (22:20)How Advanced Are Phones? – The impact of constant connection (25:00)This episode isn’t about banning phones or blaming parents—it’s about bringing awareness to behaviors that affect young athletes' growth and focus. Whether you’re a coach, player, or hockey parent, this discussion will give you valuable insight into what’s helping and hurting kids in the game today.-Become a MEMBER to support the show!Want to sponsor? Contact Us HERE.