Warrior Confidence Hockey - Coach Rich Grogan

Warrior Confidence Hockey - Coach Rich Grogan

The high-impact podcast for hockey parents, coaches & players who want to build champions—on and off the ice. Are you a hockey parent, coach, or organization leader looking for a proven way to help your athletes: ✅ EARN more ice time & step into leadership roles ✅ Stand out for the right reasons & grow as leaders ✅ Improve discipline, communication & accountability ✅ Eliminate parent drama, excuses & confusion ✅ Strengthen team culture & build championship habits Welcome to Warrior Confidence Hockey—your weekly playbook for building confident, disciplined, and accountable athletes who lead with integrity. I’m Coach Rich Grogan—lifelong hockey player, coach, master martial artist, speaker, author of How to Get More Ice Time, and founder of Warrior Confidence Hockey. I’ve spent 40+ years helping athletes unlock their full potential on and off the ice. 🎯 My Mission: To be the mentor I always needed—helping the hockey community develop the next generation of confident, discipline & accountable leaders who earn trust, lead with integrity, and make a lasting impact on & off the ice. 🔥 In Each Episode: ✅ Short, high-impact lessons I share with teams across the country ✅ Clear, actionable tools to help players EARN ice time and leadership ✅ “Right Hooks of Reality” to develop grit, discipline & work ethic ✅ Real-talk guidance for parents & coaches to cut the drama and build a unified culture 💡 For Parents: Learn how to support your athlete—without second-guessing the coach or enabling excuses. 💡 For Coaches & Orgs: Use this podcast as a leadership tool to align players, parents & staff—and build a culture worth following. 📚 Author of How to Get More Ice Time: A Champion’s Playbook → www.getmoreicetime.com 🏒 Programs & Masterclass → www.warriorconfidence.com 📲 Follow: @realrichgrogan “Most players don’t fail because of lack of skill. They fail because of lack of confidence, discipline, work ethic & accountability.” “Most teams don’t fail because of lack of talent. They fail because of parent drama, poor communication, and undisciplined players.” Let’s fix that—and grow the game the right way. Subscribe now—and let’s raise up the next generation of champions, leaders, and difference-makers. “You’ve got to win off the ice before you can win on the ice—because good people make good players.” – Brian Sutter Subscribe now and let’s grow the game the right way—together. 🏒🔥 ➡️ Let’s Connect for More Empowerment: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealRichGrogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realrichgrogan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realrichgrogan Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/realrichgrogan

Episodes

June 9, 2025 26 mins

Ep. #399:
Before 400 Drops… Here’s the Truth That Built It All - Why Talent Alone Won’t Get You Ice Time (or Respect)—and What Actually Will.

Summary

In this episode, Rich Grogan discusses the essential qualities that separate successful hockey players from the rest. He emphasizes the importance of identity, character, and leadership in achieving success on and off the ice. Grogan introduces the four pillars of athletic excellence:...

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Ep. #398  Why Hard Work Alone Won’t Get Your Athlete More Ice Time

In this episode of the Warrior Confidence Hockey Podcast, Master Coach Rich Grogan emphasizes the critical balance between hard work and hockey IQ for athletes aiming to excel in the sport. He discusses the importance of understanding the game, developing resilience, and maintaining a positive mindset. Grogan also highlights the significance of teamwork and accounta...

Ep #397: The 1% Difference—How NHL Playoff Hockey Turns Every Shift Into a Tryout (And What That Means for Your Athlete)

Summary

In this episode of the Warrior Confidence Hockey Podcast, Coach Rich Grogan emphasizes the importance of consistent effort, or the '1% more' philosophy, in achieving success in sports and life. He discusses how mindset, attitude, and work ethic are crucial for athletes to stand out and get noticed. Groga...

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🎙️Episode 396: How to Raise a Leader (Not Just a Hockey Player)

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In this episode of the Warrior Confidence Hockey Podcast, Rich Grogan discusses the essential qualities of leadership in youth hockey. He emphasizes the importance of work ethic, accountability, and the need for parents to guide their children without overstepping. Grogan shares personal anecdotes and practical advice for fostering leadership skills in young ...

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🎙 Episode 395: The REAL Reason Coaches Don’t Trust Your Athlete (And How to Fix It)

In this episode, Rich Grogan discusses the critical role of consistency in an athlete's performance and how it affects their relationship with coaches. He emphasizes that trust is built through consistent effort, respect, and a positive attitude during practice. Grogan shares insights on how athletes can earn more ice time and leadership roles by ...

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🎙 Episode 394: Parents, If You Were the Coach, Would You Give Your Athlete More Ice Time?

In this episode of the Warrior Confidence Hockey Podcast, Rich Grogan discusses the essential elements of earning a coach's trust and gaining ice time in key game situations. He emphasizes that trust is earned through hard work, practice, and a positive mindset. Grogan provides practical tips for athletes, parents, and coaches on how to deve...

Episode 393: The #1 Mistake Holding Your Athlete Back from More Ice Time
In this episode of the Real Rich Grogan Warrior Confidence Hockey Podcast, Rich Grogan discusses the common frustrations players and parents face regarding limited ice time in hockey. He emphasizes the importance of accountability, energy, attitude, and body language in earning ice time. Rich provides actionable tips for both players and parents, including how...

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🎙️ Ep #392
🔥 The Playoffs Are Here—Will You Rise or Crumble Under Pressure? 🏒💪

 
In this episode, I break down the intense pressure of playoff hockey and why your mindset is the ultimate game-changer. Champions aren’t defined by talent alone—they’re defined by how they respond when the game is on the line.
 
I’m sharing real talk on mental toughness, handling adversity, and controlling what...
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🎙️ Ep #391: How to Gain Confidence in Hockey & Get More Ice Time: 3 Warrior Confidence Tips

In this episode of Warrior Confidence Monday Motivation, Master Coach Rich Grogan dives into the Champion’s Playbook to help hockey players, parents, and coaches build unshakable confidence and stand out on the ice. Confidence isn’t just something you’re born with—it’s earned through self-respect, discipline, and consistent effort.
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🎙️ Podcast Episode #390: Stop Waiting for Ice Time & Success to Come to You

(Warrior Confidence Monday Motivation) 

🚨 Right Hook of Reality

Blaming the coach, teammates, or circumstances won’t earn you more ice time—champions focus on what they can control. If you’re tired of being overlooked, it’s time to stop waiting and start taking owners...
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Episode #388: "2025: Your Year to Step Up, Stand Out,  and Lead with Warrior Confidence"
(Warrior Confidence Monday Motivation - New Year, 2025)

🚨 Right Hook of Reality: The New Year doesn’t give you a fresh start—you do. 2025 is your chance to stand out and take action. What’s one goal you’re committed to crushing in the New ...

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Podcast Episode #389: Set the Example: How Parents Build—or Break—Champions
(Warrior Confidence Monday Motivation)

🚨 Right Hook of Reality
The number one challenge for every hockey organization isn’t the players—it’s the parents. Unruly parents, disrespectful behavior, and lack of accountability don’t just hurt the team—they destroy the culture, and in extreme cases, they dissolve the organization. Parents, are you...
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Episode #387: “The Greatest Gift You Can Give: Be the Best Version of Yourself”
(Warrior Confidence Monday Motivation - Christmas Week)

🚨 Here’s your Right Hook of Reality: The greatest gift you can give this Christmas isn’t wrapped in a box—it’s becoming the best version of yourself. When you strive to be positive, respectful, and h...

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Episode #386: Get Noticed: Lead With Integrity and Stand Out
(Warrior Confidence Monday Motivation)

Engagement Question: “Here’s your daily Right Hook of Reality: Skill might get you noticed, but integrity keeps you respected. Leaders don’t demand trust—they earn it. What’s one moment where you stood out by showing integrity? Drop a �...

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Episode #385: "Fighting for Every Inch: Building the Never Quit Mindset"


(Winning Warrior Friday)

  • Overview: Life, like hockey, isn’t about giving up when things get tough, it's about battling through...
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Episode #384: Respect & Resilience: The Champion’s Path to More Ice Time & Success
(Warrior Confidence Monday Motivation)

Overview / Transition:Respect and resilience are essential foundations for any champion. Earning respect & ice time is about more than just skill; it’s about showing respect for yourself, the game, coac...

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Ep. #383 Creating Your Own Opportunities: How Champions Rise When Others Wait

Overview / Transition: Winning doesn’t start when you lace up your skates—it starts long before that, in the discipline and choices you make every day. In this episode, we’ll break down how a champion’s mindset is built one step at a time, on and off the ice, and how winning every moment of preparatio...
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Seizing the Moment: How Champions Recognize and Act on Opportunity

Overview: 
Opportunities are fleeting, and those who are ready to recognize and act on them are the ones who rise to the top. In this episode, we’ll focus on how champions are always on the lookout for moments to shine and how their mindset allows them to capitalize on those opportunities. Wisdom isn’t just knowing what to do; it’s knowing when to act. 

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Rise or Fall: Dominate or Be Dominated - It's always your choice

Overview:
Life and hockey present two options: rise to the challenge or be dominated by it. Champions create their own synergy by aligning their actions with their goals and relentlessly pursuing success. If you're not rising, you're falling. Champions aren’t born—they’re built through discipline, relentless effort, and the ability to fight for what they want.

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🔥 Welcome to the newest episode of 'Warrior Confidence Hockey -Unleashing Champions, on & off the ice, with Master Coach Rich Grogan'. 🛡️

Overview:
Champions lead. Leadership is about stepping up, standing out, and guiding others by example. This episode will focus on how champions rise above the crowd, unleashing their leadership potential and making an impact on and off the ice. Leadership isn’t a title—it’s an action.

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