Are you navigating the college hockey recruitment maze? Boston University Women's Hockey Assistant Coach Megan Myers shares invaluable insights to help young players and their families through this challenging process. She emphasizes the importance of drive, patience, and enjoying the journey, while also highlighting the resources available, such as club coaches and team managers. Megan also discusses the significance of self-advocacy, encouraging players to take charge by writing professional emails, sharing schedules and videos, and communicating directly with coaches.

Megan acknowledges the anxiety that often accompanies recruitment and offers practical advice, including alternative communication methods like texting or FaceTime for those who find traditional methods daunting. The conversation also touches on the evolving nature of coach-player communication, noting the increased flexibility to accommodate different comfort levels. Importantly, Megan reminds us that recruitment is a two-way street, with coaches also feeling the pressure to win the trust of potential players.

Key Discussion Points

- Drive and Patience in the Recruitment Process

- Utilizing Resources like Club Coaches and Team Managers

- Importance of Self-Advocacy

- Professional Communication with Coaches

- Managing Anxiety in Recruitment

- Alternative Communication Methods

- Evolution of Coach-Player Communication

- Two-Way Nature of Recruitment

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Are you already feeling the pressure of the season? This episode of "Our Kids Play Hockey" offers essential tips to help parents manage anxiety and enjoy the game. Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli discuss the common tendency of parents to hyper-focus on their own child, often leading to unnecessary stress. They emphasize the importance of viewing the game from a broader perspective, understanding that youth hockey is about development over the season, not just individual games. The conversation also touches on the balance between competitiveness and kindness, and how parents can create a supportive environment for their kids. Whether you're a seasoned hockey parent or new to the rink, this episode provides valuable insights to help you and your child thrive this hockey season.

Key Discussion Points

Tips to Manage Anxiety During the Hockey Season

- Awareness of Focus

- Understanding Parental Perspective

- Macro View of Development

- Encouraging Fun and Enjoyment

- Handling Mistakes Constructively

- Role of Influential Parents

- Avoiding Over-Involvement

- Gratitude and Perspective

- Goalie Parents’ Unique Challenges

- Collective Experience

- Life Lessons Through Hockey

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How often do you communicate on the ice? This episode of "The Ride to the Rink" with Lee explores the critical role of communication in hockey, highlighting how it can make or break a game.

Key Points:

Importance of Communication on the Ice

- Emphasis on the necessity of verbal communication during games and practices.

- Comparison of past and present communication habits due to technology.

Situational Awareness and Tactical Communication

- Examples of essential verbal cues on the ice.

- The impact of communication on player performance and team dynamics.

Practice Strategies for Improving Communication

- Lee encourages players to vocalize during drills and games.

- Techniques for integrating communication into practice routines.

Challenges and Solutions

- Lee addresses the difficulties some players face with verbal communication.

- Strategies for overcoming shyness and improving communication skills.

0:00 Intro

0:08 Importance of Communication in Hockey

4:12 Encouraging Team Communication

6:13 Challenges for Introverted Players

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