Youth Hockey Podcast

Youth Hockey Podcast

Randy Gifford Lance Alexander

Episodes 167
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.4 (32)
Since Jan 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
50%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

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: [email protected] Sponsor: https://gabegiffordhockey.thinkific.com

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Recent Episodes

S6 E11 Empty Nesters in Hockey

Apr 22, 2026 31m

Is there anything more sad than a family wandering around a rink without purpose? That's what happens my friends when the kids grow up. It's sometimes harrowing, but it does give the whole community…

S6E10 S6 E10 Points don't matter - unless the player doesn't have them

Apr 07, 2026 39m

How does that work?Lance talks about how scouts have guaranteed him that points don't matter then in the next comment let him know that a point a game is a must.

S6E9 S6 E9 When is it time to quit a team

Mar 24, 2026 39m

The merry band of podcasters discuss the merits of leaving a team. It's not always cut and dry, but there are signs. Read the signs and save your family some frustration. Ice is hard.

S6 E8 Happiest Moment this Season

Jan 20, 2026 36m

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…

S 6 E7 Playing tournaments on holidays

Dec 23, 2025 35m

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?

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

Nov 09, 2025 35m

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…

S6E5 S6 E5 Lance talks about leaving (not the podcast), Corwing talks hockey watching, Randall talks about kids looking at their own games

Oct 19, 2025 32m

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.

S6E4 S6 E4 Randall shows his abs - Corwin talks coaching- Lance questions Canada Day

Aug 31, 2025 33m

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…

S6E6 S6 E3 Violence in the sport - Lance takes it on - Randall talks about parents - Corwin takes a huge dump on social media

Aug 05, 2025 33m

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…

S6E2 S6 E2 Corwin Talks How to Become a Coach - Lance Wants Details- Randall Celebrates Canada Day

Jul 03, 2025 49m

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…

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

Jun 06, 2025 29m

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…

S5E25 Corwin takes over the show - Randy's go to Lunch on the road - Lance gets into the weeds with smarter hockey

May 07, 2025 43m

Out of order, but still just as fun. We had to post our nationals podcast early.Lance talks about the smartest way to end a game.Corwin gets into the safety of kids on the ice. How the coach has to…

S5 E26 Corwin talks tryouts - Lance wants to eat- Randall thanks special fan

Apr 21, 2025 43m

Randall thanks a special fan of the podcast. It's so cool meeting people who love the podcast. We were at nationals and we had the warmest welcome.Lance explains how to get noticed at tryouts.Corwin…

S5E24 S5 E24 Playoff hockey- Lance talks coaches preferences - Corwin knows his history

Mar 18, 2025 33m

Playoff hockey in the youth world. Everything is coming down to spring. Lots of new things for a young hockey player.Lance talks about how different coaches (on the same team) managed games. When one…

S5E23 S5 E23 Randall talks about the puberty mirage - Lance has examples - Corwin comments on birthday blues for hockey parents

Jan 28, 2025 37m

Randall looks into a few flashes in the pan who were aided by early maturity. There are kids who will appear at 12u and just rocket past the kids. Are they benefiting from a mirage? Lance has several…

S5E22 S5 E22 Lance talks 10-7 rule- Corwin gets out his calculator - Randall talks about Junior's Championship

Jan 14, 2025 29m

Lance talks about the 10-7 rule in college hockey. He knows about how to get your kid ready for college with course choice preparation in high school. Corwin talks about the Canadian college…

S5E21 S5 E21 Lance's hot topic - Corwin talks Zambonis - Randall teases a coach return

Dec 18, 2024 40m

Lance got an email about a five-year-old hockey player. The question was: how do they start out and then get to where his kids got? Corwin talks helmets and kids. Randall talks about how the fit of…

S5E20 S5 E20 Randall talks scandals - Corwin talks Canadian scandals - Lance creates scandals

Dec 04, 2024 40m

Randall goes through the reporting on the top twenty youth hockey scandals as presented by AI. Corwin has a more personal approach. Lance thinks that every team his kid played on were choirboys and…

S5E19 S5 E19 Antidepressants and Hockey - Lance asks a question about soap - Talking about how body image lowers sports participation

Nov 20, 2024 31m

Lance talks about how people are quitting hockey in their teens. Corwin is a bit shocked by the number. He talks about how it might be part of the lower levels. Randall makes a point about AAA girls…

S5 E18 Randall talks Club Envy - Lance tags in with Ducks love- Corwin is nuanced

Nov 05, 2024 29m

Club envy. So many people go there. Is it the best place to vacation? Does your kid get lost in travel because of swaps? Lance knows how to get from one club to the next. Corwin thinks that San Diego…

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