Should You Car Coach?

Kevin Woodley | September 27, 2021 | 5 min read

Brian Daccord, NHL goalie coach and father of two goalie sons (Joey Daccord, Seattle Kraken; Alex Daccord, Saint Anselm College), actively endorses car coaching after games.
Car coaching is described as 'necessary,' not harmful, when approached with the right mindset and structure.
Daccord's book 'How To Be A Goalie Parent: A Guide For Goalie Parents Of All Levels' provides a framework for how parents can support their young goalies constructively.
The conventional advice to stay silent in the car after a game is challenged as an oversimplification that may actually deprive goalies of valuable parental guidance.
Episode 138 of the InGoal Radio Podcast features Daccord outlining specific, actionable advice for how to approach post-game conversations with young goalies.

When it comes to parents coaching their young goalie in the car ride home after a game, most probably think it’s a really bad idea.

They might be surprised to hear that Brian Daccord, who has worked in the NHL as a goalie coach, scout and director, and is the father to one goalie in the NHL (Joey Daccord of the Seattle Kraken) and another (Alex Daccord of Saint Anselm College) in the NCAA, believes car coaching is not only good, but necessary.

Daccord, who has a new book out called How To Be A Goalie Parent: A Guide For Goalie Parents Of All Levels, shared his reasons and some specific advice on how to approach those drives home as the featured guest on Episode 138 of the InGoal Radio Podcast.

When it comes to parents coaching their young goalie in the car ride home after a game, most probably think it’s a really bad idea.