🏒 Feeling unmotivated to hit the ice? You're not alone—even the pros struggle sometimes!
This episode of "The Ride to the Rink" tackles the tough days when hockey feels more like a chore than a passion. Hosts Lee MJ Elias and Hayley Scamurra team up with Jessie Thompson from the Washington Capitals to share game-changing strategies for young players facing motivation slumps.
Key Points:
- Turn your frown upside down: Find one thing to look forward to at the rink
- It's okay to not be okay: How to communicate with coaches when you're not at 100%
- Teamwork makes the dream work: Simple ways to lift up your fellow players
- Pro tips: How elite athletes push through the tough days
- Asking for help isn't weak—it's smart hockey!
Whether you're a budding star or a seasoned player, this episode is packed with practical advice to keep your head in the game, even when your heart's not feeling it. Ready to transform those "I don't wanna" moments into "Let's do this!" energy? Lace up your skates and tune in!
đź’¬ Got questions or need a motivational boost? Hit us up at team@ourkidsplayhockey.com.
đź“– Want a written version you can reference anytime?
Check out our companion blog: Jessie Thompson on Overcoming the "I Don't Wanna" Days
#RideToTheRink #HockeyMotivation #YouthHockey #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork
Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!
Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!
🚨 Big news—Dangle Pro is here, the world’s first mixed-reality stickhandling trainer. Using Meta Quest, players dangle through live 3D obstacles, earn points, and build faster hands with their head up. Officially licensed by the NHL and trusted by USA Hockey, it’s the future of training.
Sign up at SenseArena.com/OKPH with code OKPH for $25 off an annual subscription. 🏒
Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!
Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!
Follow Us On Social Media:
Popular Podcasts
Spooky Podcasts from iHeartRadio
Whether you’re a scaredy-cat or a brave bat, this collection of episodes from iHeartPodcasts will put you in the Halloween spirit. Binge stories, frights, and more that may keep you up at night!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.