crazy-hockey-dads-ep-63-rj-burns-youre-not-raising-a-hockey-player…-youre-burning-one-out
Episode Description
Why most youth hockey development is completely backwards.Scott and Jamie sit down with RJ Burns, Co-Owner of TopLine Hockey, and this one hits a nerve for every hockey parent.RJ breaks down why just skating around cones isnt development, why kids need to think the game instead of memorize drills, and how the obsession with reps, travel, and more ice is actually hurting players long-term.He shares blunt truths about parent pressure, over-scheduling, and kids who clearly dont even want to be at the rink, plus why sometimes the best thing you can do is take a break.The guys also get into:Why jumping teams chasing better situations can backfireThe problem with coaches who only care about winning at U10Why kids need freedom (and parents need to get off the glass)How real development comes from decision-making, not drillsRJ also shares his own journey from bouncing teams and chasing the path, to realizing hockey became a job instead of something he loved, and how coaching brought that passion back.TopLine Hockey - https://tlhockey.com/Partners:https://www.instagram.com/bigjohndangles/https://hockeytraining.com/https://www.titanbattlegear.com/crazyhockeydadshttps://howieshockeytape.com/https://www.athleticperformanceinsight.com/Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazyhockeydadspodcastX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Crazy-Hockey-Dads-Podcast/61578631923150/