Untangling your identity from your kid’s hockey career - without losing your mind.

With the season fast approaching and tryouts in the rearview, it’s the perfect time for a gut check - not for your kid, but for you. Jamie shares a tough but honest reflection on a stretch where Dom's own stress and uncertainty started showing up in his skating.  A humbling reminder of how connected our energy is to theirs.

In this episode:

• Jamie opens up about Dom's journey from Tier 1 to Tier 2 and why they left AAA
• Scott admits how hard it is not to watch every shift like a coach - and how that mindset can affect the parent-kid dynamic
• A shared truth: our kids aren’t just processing their own pressure - they’re absorbing ours too
• The big takeaway: showing up with confidence in them means checking the emotions we bring into the rink

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being aware and being willing to shift, even just a little. If you’ve ever wondered whether your presence is helping or hurting, this episode might bring some clarity… and maybe even a little peace.

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