Parent Segment
341 Parents: Car ride home Playoff edition
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In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, we re-visit the keys to handling the car ride home after a game, but this time with a focus on playoffs.
Key Takeaways
- Apply the standard car ride home rules during playoffs, but account for the increased emotional intensity your goalie is carrying.
- Avoid performance critiques or unsolicited feedback immediately after a playoff game — the stakes make silence even more important.
- Recognize that playoff losses hit differently, and your goalie may need more space and less conversation on the drive home.
- Reinforce unconditional support after playoff games regardless of the result, win or loss.
- Revisit the foundational car ride home principles as a refresher before your team's playoff run begins.
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