Parent Segment
Podcast Segment for Parents – Episode 256
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Key Takeaways
- Recognize that goalie motivation must ultimately be intrinsic — parents cannot force drive, but they can help cultivate it.
- Distinguish between on-ice effort and off-ice training motivation, as these are separate challenges requiring different approaches.
- Use parent-led strategies to help your goalie associate hard work with enjoyment rather than obligation.
- Avoid pressure tactics that can backfire — focus instead on creating positive associations with training.
- Approach the motivation conversation as a common developmental challenge, not a unique failure of your child.
Episode Notes
A common question this time of year comes from Parents who are worried that their goalies aren’t motivated to work hard. That might mean on the ice while often they are referring to the drive to train away from the rink.
We have some thoughts this week to share about this common concern. While it’s true that ultimately it has to come from within, there are some things that we as parents can do to help our kids learn the joy of hard work.
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