Our Kids Play Hockey: Our Girls Play Hockey: How Players Can Get More From Every Hockey Camp
Episode Description
Is your player attending hockey campor simply spending more time on the ice?Hockey camps can be an incredible opportunity for girls to improve their skills, meet new teammates, build confidence, and rediscover their love for the game. But with so many camps available, how can families tell the difference between a meaningful development experience and an expensive week that offers little lasting value?In this episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, Lee Elias and Olympic gold medalist and PWHL champion Hayley Scamurra break down what players and parents should look for before registering for a hockey campand how to make the most of the experience once they arrive.Hayley also takes listeners behind the scenes of the Scamurra Camp in Buffalo, where she coached alongside her father and created an experience that combined on-ice instruction, off-ice training, mentorship, games, and a family fun skate. In this episode, youll learn: How to identify a camp that is truly focused on player development Why coach-to-player ratios, pricing, and scheduling can reveal major red flags The difference between recreational camps and specialized skills camps What realistic improvement should look like after a week of training Why players should leave camp with new toolsnot expect an overnight transformation How preparation, punctuality, and professionalism affect the camp experience Why meeting new players can build confidence, communication, and important life skills How coachability and constructive criticism help players grow What parents should say before dropping their daughter off at campThe biggest takeaway? A successful camp is not measured by whether a player becomes completely different in five days. It is measured by whether she leaves more knowledgeable, more curious, and better equipped to continue improving.Encourage your player to arrive early, introduce herself, ask questions, listen closely, and write down what she learns. The best camp experience often begins with a willingness to be coached. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How to Choose the Right Hockey Campand Help Your Kid Get the Most From ItListen now and discover how the right hockey camp can help your player grow on the iceand far beyond it.This episode is powered by NHL Sense Arena.Have a question for Hayley or the Our Girls Play Hockey team? Email team@ourkidsplayhockey.com.#OurGirlsPlayHockey #GirlsHockey #WomensHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyCamp #HockeyDevelopment #HockeyParents #PlayerDevelopment #GrowthMindset #Coachability #HayleyScamurraClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey.SenseArena.com/okphHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube