Who says parents can't play a crucial role in youth sports? With the right tools and mindset, you can navigate the complicated role of being a "Monday morning coach," thereby nurturing your young hockey player's skills and craft in the process. This episode is brimming with insights, anecdotes, and practical advice on how to balance parental input and trust in the coaching staff; we promise to equip you with valuable tools to make this journey smoother.Being a parent of a young athlete comes with its own set of difficulties, but it all boils down to effective communication and managing expectations. We delve into the importance of understanding your child's team's mission statement and the coach's tactics, discussing how these factors can impact your perception and expectations. It's crucial to remember that while it can be tempting to offer advice, we must trust our coaches' judgement and allow them to lead the team, limiting our input to safeguard the team's harmony.Finally, we take the conversation a step further by discussing the potential negative impact of overbearing parental involvement.  It's time we realized the fine line between being supportive and overbearing—yes, your involvement matters, but it's your child's game at the end of the day. -- Our Kids Play Hockey is proud to be sponsored by Game Seven Group and Hockey Wraparound.At Game Seven Group our mission is to Transform Individuals Into Teams Capable Of The Extraordinary using Lee MJ Elias' proven team bonding strategy for sports teams, business teams, and anything & everything in between. If your team or organization is hungry to win a championship or take things to the next level, reach out to our team to see how we can help you reach your goal. Click this link to learn more or reach out to Katelynn@GameSevenGroup.com for more information.--Over the last ten years Hockey Wraparound , the #1 Off-Ice Training Product of the Decade (via Hockey Tutorial), has afforded hockey players at every level the opportunity to train off-ice while maintaining the integrity of their hockey stick blades. Our stick blade protectors are made of a privately formulated material that is flexible to fit most stick blades & curves, while hardwearing and long lasting protection.Order now to take your off-ice training to the next level.