Youth Hockey Podcast

Randy Gifford Lance Alexander
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  • HOCKEY
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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 Sponsor: https://gabegiffordhockey.thinkific.com

  1. JAN 20

    S6 E8 Happiest Moment this Season

    Corwin wants to know what event produced the happiest moment for each of the podcasters this year. Lance is big on college hockey prospects. Randall loves talking about his daughter, but realizes that it's unhealthy to stack that much pride on top of one 15-year-old girl. Corwin matches them both with enthusiasm and the insight of someone who has been around the sport all his life.

    36 min

  2. 12/23/2025

    S 6 E7 Playing tournaments on holidays

    Thanksgiving. Is it a time for quiet reflection on the things we all have to give thanks for, or another opportunity for your kid to skate? Christmas. We all love it. Is there time for hockey AFTER it?

    36 min

  3. 11/09/2025

    S6 E6 Randall asks about Captain's Practices - Corwin talks accountability

    Lance talks about his costs now that youth hockey is over. Corwin talks about the accountability of players and how that shifts in circumstances. Randall talks about how hockey world builds better people (not the parents, the kids).

    36 min

  4. 10/19/2025

    S6 E5 Lance talks about leaving (not the podcast), Corwing talks hockey watching, Randall talks about kids looking at their own games

    Randall talks about getting kids to start being critical of their own games. Corwin talks about how watching hockey makes a better hockey player. Lance talks about the balance of hockey and summer.

    33 min

  5. 08/31/2025

    S6 E4 Randall shows his abs - Corwin talks coaching- Lance questions Canada Day

    Randall knows his Canadian TV. He brings up the idea of hockey levels and parent satisfaction. Corwin loves the idea of coaches being one of the barometers of success. Lance doesn't understand what it's like to have his kids on anything less than AAA.

    34 min

  6. 08/05/2025

    S6 E3 Violence in the sport - Lance takes it on - Randall talks about parents - Corwin takes a huge dump on social media

    Lance wants to know why people are so violent in the stands. The anger that is in the sport is perhaps growing. Corwin talks up the social media winners. Randall wants to know why his parents never came to his games. Wasn't he special?

    34 min

  7. 07/03/2025

    S6 E2 Corwin Talks How to Become a Coach - Lance Wants Details- Randall Celebrates Canada Day

    Coach wants to talk about how one gets into coaching in the US. The steps are really interesting. Lance wants to know if systems are part of hockey coaching training. Randall shows his love for Canada by responding to the new information that Canada day is being celebrated all over the 49th parallel.

    49 min

  8. 06/06/2025

    S6 E1 Wisconsin Loves Women Corwin Reacts- Lance Has Peeves- Randall Talks End of Game Strategies

    Corwin talks about puck possession and how it applies to strategy. Lance wants to know more about how kids learn how to make good decisions on ice. Randall runs the numbers for the Nation Women's teams of Canada and US.

    30 min
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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 Sponsor: https://gabegiffordhockey.thinkific.com

Information

  • Creator
    Randy Gifford Lance Alexander
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    164
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Randy Gifford Lance Alexander
  • Show Website
    Youth Hockey Podcast

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