Parents: Looking back at some feature interviews we recommend to parents
The audio segment published here takes you directly to the Parent Segment from this episode.
- Thatcher Demko's Episode 3 interview reveals how scaling back overly complex routines helped him survive as a pro—a lesson for parents who over-manage their young goalies.
- Brian Daccord, author of 'How to Be a Goalie Parent' and father of an NHL goaltender, offers the most comprehensive professional and personal advice available for goalie parents.
- Eric Comrie and Connor Hellebuyck normalize public skating for edge development, showing that improvement doesn't require elite ice time.
- Strauss Mann's Episode 167 reflection on simplifying tools and training is a valuable counterpoint for parents investing heavily in gear and programs.
- With 300 podcast episodes and 56 dedicated Parent Segments, InGoal Radio's back catalog is a practical resource parents can revisit as their goalie develops.
In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we continue the celebratory theme with a look back at some of our favourite advice from past guests, whether it was Roberto Luongo in Episode 1 or Eric Comrie and Connor Hellebuyck making it okay for goalies of all ages to improve their edges at public skates.
PARENT SEGMENT #56
Presented by Stop It Goaltending U, The App
With 300 episodes, over 1,000 articles on InGoalMag.com, and 56 dedicated Parent Segments, it’s easy to forget just how much ground we’ve covered. So today, I thought it might be helpful to take a look back—through the lens of a goalie parent—and highlight a few must-listen moments that still stand out. We’ll include links, of course, but here’s a shortlist to revisit or catch up on:
🎧 Top Podcast Episodes for Goalie Parents
This episode remains a go-to when I talk to parents. Just as young goalies tend to build elaborate routines, so too do parents—often trying to do too much for all the right reasons. Demko shares how he scaled back to survive as a pro, and how working with different goalie coaches helped his development (shoutout to the Directory!).
📝 Also worth checking: Episode 167 with Strauss Mann, who reflects on all the tools and training he used—before learning to simplify.
The definitive “goalie parent.” In addition to his extensive NHL experience as a coach, scout, and Director of Goaltending, Brian is also the father of an NHL goaltender and author of “How to Be a Goalie Parent.” He’s joined us on several episodes and brings a wealth of both professional and personal insight.
Originally featured on the podcast and in video on InGoalMag.com, Ian offers blunt and valuable advice about what NHL teams are looking for in goaltenders—and what that means for parents. He also answers direct questions from young goalies and their parents.
A memorable visit—recorded in his kitchen! He addressed several parent questions directly and offered more great insights in his Q&A at Tendyfest, which is also available as a podcast and on video at InGoalMag.com.
A top off-ice trainer with clients like Connor Hellebuyck, Adam has joined us multiple times. His episodes, including a great conversation with agent Ray Petkau, provide excellent perspective for parents of high-performance goaltenders.
🧠 Notable Parent Segments
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#262 – Helping Your Child When They’re Frustrated with Teammates (Includes a Ranford clip)
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#247 – How to Track Stats for Your Goalie
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🌀 Revisited in Episodes #274–276
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#271 – Sport Psychologist Luciano Sommerville on Dealing with Anxiety (Practical tips for both parents and goalies)
We’ve covered a lot over the past year—and we’re not done yet! Thanks as always to our friends at Stop It Goaltending U, The App, for supporting this segment. Stay tuned for more.
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