134 episodes
Youth Hockey Podcast Randy Gifford Lance Alexander
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Trying to navigate the youth hockey landscape? We have seen it all and done it all. Our experiences include the top prep school in the nation down to the dirtiest rink in Southern California. One thing has become clear. It's better to have a bit of a roadmap and a shoulder to cry on when everything heads south. We are optimistic, ebullient, and sharp as a rusty old skate that's seen too many ponds. We want to help you glide along the path to hockey stardom, and have a few chuckles along the way.
Email: youthhockeypodcast@gmail.com
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S5 E4 Tryout notes from coaches - Lance reveals the secret of sharing the journey - Coach Corwin has good insights on captains
First notes on how hockey teams are built in the offseason.
Coach Corwin knows what makes the best captain. He lets the kids vote, but then uses his own judgement.
Lance talks about the elements of his best season and how he participated in it. -
S5 E3 Corwin talks beaver tails and summer training - Lance talks camps - Randall talks about how spring hockey is often not worth the cost
Corwin has tips for your kids over the summer. How do you get them advantages going into the next season.
Lance gets his kids on the ice in Las Vegas. Family fun that ends in hitting the tables.
Randy remembers how Lance got his kids on a Canadian team, thus bringing everyone together in their love of hockey, Canada and Vegas. -
S5 E2 Randall talks to short dad - Lance talks about competition V. development - Corwin looks to maximize lines
Randall talks to short dad about why his kid is not on the first line.
Lance talks about the years of cutthroat competition and where it got the kids who participated.
Corwin knows how to balance lines. He talks about how it looks on the bench. -
S5 E1 Corwin the Canuck joins the cast - Randall talks about tryout frenzy - Lance remembers being recruited
We have a Canadian. We have reached the point where Canada itself has come to the aid of the podcast. We are so proud. Corwin Nicolochat is a bona fide coach and player of the game with insights that Lance and I are in awe of.
Randall talks about tryout frenzy. It's the glorious time of the year when rumors are more important that truth. Relationships are strained between neighbor, brother, sister and dog-walker alike. Nobody can breathe until the list of who made the team is posted.
Lance talks a bit about how his kids were recruited over the years. It's pretty cool when the coach is reaching out and making you feel special. That's what I've heard at least. Lance says it's great. We really don't like Lance.
Corwin introduces class to the podcast. We're not sure if we like it or not. We definitely like him. -
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S4 Episode 13 Randall talks about the meanest thing a parent on his own team said to him (brutal)- Lance and Coach share their own stories.
What is the worst thing that someone on your own team has said to you? I can tell you that the nastiest comments come from your "friends" in the stands.
Rolly has some history with parents who have tried to get him banned from a rink. Rolly! The nicest guy around.
Lance is pretty well known all over the country for the skirmishes with parents on his own team