The Podolskiy Method: Parenting an athlete

As the frost of the Erie Canal thaws into the warmth of inclusivity, Chuck Gridley, a true stalwart of New York's hockey community, shares his journey from ice-cold beginnings to nurturing the next generation of athletes. You'll find yourself captivated by tales of his transition from player to coach, and his profound advocacy for disabled athletes. Stand by, as Chuck weaves us through the victories and challenges of fost...

As the chill of the ice melds with the warmth of nostalgia, John Sacco, my special friend, and I skate through a tapestry of life lessons interwoven with the sport of hockey. Our hearts are laid bare in stories of resilience, from John's early days in Southern Brooklyn to the present, where his roles as a police officer and a revered USA Hockey Master Coach converge. We traverse the path of community building and personal grow...

A must listen, full of energy, episode with an outstanding key note speaker, athlete, and coach David Lindsay.  

David Lindsay has been a Full Time Coach and Trainer for over 20 years. He has helped change the bodies, minds and lives of thousands of people, as well as helping teams to work together to achieve much higher results than anyone expects of them. 

We will discuss topics such as : 5 pillars of vitality, avoiding b...

In this 50th episode I am joined by Lou Pedatella and Paige Dundas as we explore girls hockey, traits of a successful athlete, communication between parents, kids, and coaches, kitchen talk, and more.  Lou and Paige are a wealth of knowledge.  Lou shares the perspective and a struggle of a director of marrying business with competitive youth sport teams, while Paige shares her thoughts on mental preparation and key trait developmen...

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I am back with Dr. Jenelle Stone for this episode to talk about social media impact on young athletes and families, how parents should prepare for their children's games, we speak about the real reason to join a sport, coping with stress, and more. It is a wonderful way to start the 2023 podcast season.  Don't miss this informative discussion.

Dr. Jenelle is a licensed counselor, school p...

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I am back with another episode with Dan Blackburn, Author, Coach, TEDX speaker, President of National Training Center (NTC).  Dan has over 20 years of coaching and leadership experience with amateur and professional athletes.  In this episode we will discuss the developments post covid and what we are seeing as a cultural change in sports.  

Dan talks about creating the right environment, confidence,...

We are back with another episode and an incredible guest. John Morello, the current director of Discipline for NYS Amateur Hockey Association, East Section. John has held the position for the past 7.5 years.   In this episode John shares his incredible journey as an athlete, as a parent, as a coach.  He also provides an inside glimpse at the hearing process for disciplinary suspensions.  Take a moment and really dive into this epis...

Episode 46 is a double feature with two extraordinary athletes. You will not want to miss this talk as we dive into a journey you only see in movies. During this show we will discuss everything form championships to drugs, preparation and prison, gym and street. Join us to learn what it takes to rebuild yourself and how sport plays a part.

Vsevolod Berkolayko aka Seva 42 years old (this October 13) originally From Belarus. He is cur...

Welcome back everyone to The Podolskiy Method podcast for a new fall show with Dr. Jenelle Stone.  Dr. Jenelle is a licensed counselor, school psychologist, and mother of three. She played college basketball and competed in track and field.  In this episode we explore dealing with stress and anxiety, how to deal with growth and changes in your family, self-esteem, etc.  This is a wonderful episode with a wealth of information.  

I am back with another episode with an amazing guest and a wonderful coach Hank Levin.  Hank owns a hockey school and has been providing coaching experience to athletes from professional to recreational levels of all ages.  His school also includes clinics, holiday camps, spring teams, pond tournaments, and summer camp. 

Hank's approach to coaching is unique and focuses on details.  He motivates his athletes on and of...

For this episode Shawnee and I sit down to reflect on the conversation we had with young athletes and their parents throughout the special season 2 edition of The Podolskiy Method podcast.  In this episode we can draw parallels and trends around "the cost of not changing", fearing the fear and how to face it, FOMO, making the change long term rather than forcing the way you talk to your athlete, growth mindset, and more. ...

As we head into our 6th featured episode , we continue to explore another unique parental perspective and journey to building a better athlete-parent relationship.  Co-hosting with Shawnee Harle, we invite a great guest Jason (JP) Pieri.  In this episode Jason shares insight into his journey, how he used military drills in coaching hockey, how his relationship with his kids has changed as he shifter his approach, and more.

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As we enter episode 5 of the second season we invite you to join us once again on a journey to explore parental transformation and how this family changed and found a better way.  We heard from the kids, let's hear it from the parents.

Ross and Brigitte Wehrs live in Newburg, Md.    Ross is originally from just outside Kansas City, MO, and Brigitte was born in The Netherlands, but both ended up in Southern Maryland.  They have ...

We are back for the special season 2 episode 4 with Shawnee Harle and Shannon Rogers.  It is time to hear from the parents, their perspective, and to learn from their growth. 

Hailing from Western Ontario, Shannon is a proud mother of two elite waterpolo athletes, as well as two other children that play junior tennis. She's experienced being an athlete first-hand as a ballet dancer, ran track, and played basketball. As an athle...

In this episode I sit down with an incredible professional hockey player, Stanley Cup champion, coach, father, and educator Stephane Matteau.  Stephane is incredibly generous in sharing what it was like growing up, how he coached his kids and what he would do better, his thoughts on parenting kids, what it's like moving away from home, winning and losing, and so much more.  This is a must hear episode.

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Join us for the 3rd episode of Season two with my co-host Shawnee Harle as we meet with another young athlete and hear his take on what it sounds like to be parented.   Lets dive into the minds of child athletes so we can understand what resonates with them when we coach or teach.  It is okay to admit there is a better way.  Lets do better.

Jared Pieri was born in 2010 at Fort Benning, Georgia.  He's lived in Washington, DC, Ce...

Do you know what your child athlete hears when you talk?  Join me with Shawnee Harle as my co-host for another exclusive episode with a new guest Dayley Reimer. 

Dayley is 16 years old and in 11th Grade at Praire Christian Academy in Three Hills, AB. She excels in school and has been on the honor roll each year. She is active in a variety of sports including volleyball, basketball, badminton, and track & field although her main ...

Are you helping your athlete or hurting them?  In a special series, I am partnering up with one of the most decorated Canadian Coaches, Shawnee Harle, to bring you the voices of the athletes and their parens to get the 360 degree perspective.  

Our first guest is Sophia Wehrs.  She is 13 years old and in the 7th Grade at The Calverton School in Huntingtown, MD.  Sophia is active in school and is currently the middle school treasurer...

Please join me for a special episode with an an amazing guest Dr. Cassidy Preston.  In this episode, Dr. Cassidy shares invaluable insight into how to have constructive conversations with your athlete, how players and athletes should deal with lack of playing time, how to use comparison of player to player to your advantage, the dynamic of a parent and athlete conversation, and more.  You will not want to miss this one.

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