In today’s episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, we dive into the critical role of mental performance in hockey with Coach Vinny Malts, a former pro player turned elite mental performance coach. Vinny has worked with athletes at every level, including as the first-ever mindset performance coach in the NHL, helping players strengthen their confidence, focus, and resilience.

Together, we explore why mental training is becoming as essential as physical training, how young players can develop their own mental game, and why youth hockey should not mirror the pro game. Vinny shares insights on how parents and coaches can cultivate confidence, reduce stress, and help young athletes find their unique path in the sport.

🔹 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Why mental performance training is now a priority for NHL teams
✔️ How overloading young players with information can hurt their development
✔️ The importance of social clarity and team communication in hockey
✔️ Why Mite AAA rankings may be doing more harm than good
✔️ How to encourage your child’s intrinsic motivation instead of forcing them to work harder

This episode is packed with actionable insights for parents, coaches, and players alike. If you’re serious about helping your child grow in hockey—and in life—this is a must-listen!

🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to share with your hockey community!

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Calling all young hockey players and future broadcasters! In this episode of The Ride to the Rink, broadcaster Jamie Hersch joins Lee Elias to share how kids can turn their love for sports into an exciting career in broadcasting.

🚨 Inside This Episode:

✅ How to get started in broadcasting—even as a kid!

✅ Overcoming fear—why doing it scared is the first step to success.

✅ Reps, reps, reps!—why practice makes perfect in front of the camera.

✅ How broadcasting keeps you in the game—staying involved in hockey beyond playing.

✅ Jamie’s advice for young hockey players—why passion and persistence always win.

💡 Whether you dream of calling NHL or PWHL games, interviewing your teammates, or just love talking hockey, this episode is packed with motivation and practical steps to help you start your broadcasting journey.

🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward your future in sports!

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In this episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, we welcome Jamie Hersch, a trailblazing broadcaster and studio host for the NHL Network, MLB Network, PWHL, Minnesota Wild, and Vegas Golden Knights. From growing up as a passionate sports fan in Minnesota to becoming a respected voice in hockey broadcasting, Jamie shares her inspiring journey, the challenges she’s faced, and the evolving role of women in sports media.

🚨 Inside This Episode:

✅ How Jamie got her start in sports journalism—from high school sideline reporting to a national network career.

✅ The grind behind the glamour—what it really takes to make it in sports media.

✅ Breaking barriers in broadcasting—why representation matters and how young women can enter the industry.

✅ The PWHL’s impact on women’s hockey—what makes this league so special and why fans should be paying attention.

✅ The importance of preparation and perseverance—Jamie’s advice for young athletes and aspiring broadcasters.

💡 Whether you’re a player, coach, parent, or a fan of hockey, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and a behind-the-scenes look at the world of hockey broadcasting.

🎧 Listen now and be part of the movement shaping the future of women in hockey!

#OurGirlsPlayHockey #HockeyBroadcasting #PWHL #WomenInSports

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