Dump N Dish: Parent's Guide To Youth Hockey - Ep. 24: What to Look for in a Skills Coach

Dump N Dish: Parent's Guide To Youth Hockey - Ep. 24: What to Look for in a Skills Coach

🐶 New puppy, Michigan rocks, and hockey talk—welcome to Dump N Dish Episode 24! Coach Alex and Coach Zane kick things off by sharing Zane's trip to Michigan and his family’s newest addition: a Newfoundland–Bernese Mountain Dog mix that’s bound to be huge. From fishing (without much catching), to Michigan’s 25-pound rock law, to road trip chaos with kids, it was quite the weekend.Then we dive into today’s main topic: what to look for in a great hockey skills coach. From breaking down complex skills into age-appropriate steps, to demonstrating and physically guiding younger players, to using video to pick training focuses—this episode covers it all.We wrap things up with some Blues preseason chatter and updates from St. Louis Hockey Training.

Dump N Dish: Parent's Guide To Youth Hockey - Ep. 23: Tips for Assistant Coaches

Welcome back to Dump N Dish! Episode 23 is all about how to be a great assistant coach. Coach Alex and Coach Zane break down the role of an assistant coach—what makes a good one, how they complement the head coach, and the behind-the-scenes work that makes practices and games run smoothly. From managing lines to reinforcing key teaching points, this episode gives practical advice for coaches at every level.📌 Episode Highlights:The “yin and yang” role of assistant & head coachHow assistants can help run effective practicesSupporting players in games (beyond just opening doors!)Communication tips for new coachesStories from the Green Tree Festival & golf weekend 🌳⛳🐶 Plus: Coach Zane is getting a new puppy—half Bernese Mountain Dog, half Newfoundland!

Dump N Dish: Parent's Guide To Youth Hockey - Ep. 22: Tips for New Hockey Coaches

🎙️ Welcome to Dump n Dish Episode 22 with Coach Switz & Coach Zane! In this episode: - Recap of the Lady Cyclones’ first annual golf tournament ⛳- Updates on Sunday Night Camps 🏒- Tips for new hockey coaches: how to create effective practice plans and season plans- Advice on developing players of all skill levels and running station-based practices- Game of the Week- Birthday shoutout to Alyssa! 🎉

Dump N Dish: Parent's Guide To Youth Hockey - Ep. 21: USA Hockey Rules

Welcome back to Dump and Dish with Coach Switz and Coach Zane! In Episode 21, we kick things off with some Labor Day stories before diving into the new USA Hockey rules for the season. We break down changes like: ✅ Tag-up offsides ✅ Icing on the penalty kill at the midget level ✅ New mouthguard & neck guard rules ✅ Competitive contact vs. body contact ✅ Mandatory 10 for kneeing penalties Plus, Game of the Week: 2014 Blues vs TI 👉 Don’t forget — Small Groups and Sunday Night Camps are now open to the public! Spots are filling fast, so get signed up while you can. Hit play, join the conversation, and let us know what you think about these new rules in the comments ⬇️

Dump N Dish: Parent's Guide To Youth Hockey - Ep. 20: Team Bonding

Welcome back to Dump N Dish – Episode 20 with Coach Switz and Coach Zane! This week, we’re diving into one of the most important parts of hockey season: how to build a team. Whether you’re a coach, player, or parent, creating a strong, positive team culture makes all the difference. 🏒 We cover:✅ Setting expectations as a coach✅ Creating team identity and culture✅ Players learning roles and building friendships✅ Parents supporting the team the right way✅ Team meals, off-ice bonding, and family atmosphereAt the end of the day, hockey’s meant to be fun and something we can all enjoy for a lifetime. Let’s make sure this season starts the right way.💬 What’s your favorite way to bring a hockey team together? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear your stories!