Episode 11: Hockey Parents - Stay in Your Lane (and Out of the Locker Room)

New team? New season? Here’s how not to suck at it. This week, Scott and Jamie tackle one of youth hockey’s great unspoken rules: how to be a decent human when you’re the “new parent” in the building. From locker room etiquette and post-practice weirdness to that awkward “who’s-who” in the TeamSnap chat, this episode is your unofficial guide to not being that parent . We also revisit the legend of Quesadilla Kid , talk about why your kid might be hovering near the door after practice, and break down the fine line between supporting your player and totally screwing it up. Topics include: 🚗 Car ride confessions: when to coach and when to shut up 👀 How to read the room (and not overstay in it) 🤐 Why fighting your kid’s battles never ends well 📱 Tips for navigating new group chats without chaos Whether you're a rookie parent or a locker room vet, this one’s for you. Take the notes, just don’t share them in the team chat.