In an era where every setback and success is amplified, we emphasize the power of mentorship and the irreplaceable role of parents in guiding their children through the rigors of sports. The episode culminates with uplifting stories of hope, courage, and the indomitable spirit of young athletes who, with the right support, learn to channel their inner champions.

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 fostering a sports environment where every player, regardless of ability, has the chance to glide across the ice with pride.

Feel the pulse of the hockey family in this episode, where the raw emotion of loss and the complexities of raising young athletes come to light. John's narrative not only captures the essence of coaching but also the delicate balance of mentorship and leadership that shapes young lives both on and off the ice. Witness the love stories that emerge amidst adversity, and the unexpected ways in which hockey can write its own version of a fairy tale.

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 work together to achieve much higher results than anyone expects of them.

We explore girls hockey, traits of a successful athlete, communication between parents, kids, and coaches, kitchen talk, and more. 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 development in successful athletes.

In this episode, we talk about social media impact on young athletes and families, how parents should prepare for their children's games, and we speak about the real reason to join a sport, coping with stress, and more.

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

In this episode, John shares his incredible journey as an athlete, as a parent, and as a coach. He also provides an inside glimpse at the hearing process for disciplinary suspensions. Take a moment and really dive into this episode to gain real perspective on parenting from different angles.

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.

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.

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.

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. This is an absolute must listen.

(JP) is from Buffalo, New York. He graduated from St. Bonaventure University, where he also played hockey. After graduation, JP served in the US Army for 22 years, commanded an Infantry Battalion, served in combat overseas, and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He lives with his family in South Carolina.

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 2 girls who are very active in school, community service, 4-H, Pony Club, equestrian sports, and the youngest plays Ice Hockey. Both girls have found the sport that they love - its pretty neat when you have a kid who wants to go to practice, wants to play, wants to work hard to make it to the next level. They found Shawnee’s program on Mental Toughness when looking into ways to improve their younger daughter, Sophia’s, ice hockey game. Navigating sports is hard enough - then you add emotion, teenage feelings, and friends - they wanted an expert to help with the mental side of the game.

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 athlete and parent of athletes, she understands the dedication and challenges that coaches face today in pushing kids to perform their best. Shannon is an advocate for awareness of mental and emotional development for athletes and the coaching approaches that affect this.

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.

Jared Pieri was born in 2010 at Fort Benning, Georgia. He's lived in Washington, DC, Central Texas, and South Carolina. He learned to skate when he was 4 years old in Austin, Texas. He's currently in 5th grade and plays for the Carolina Rage as well as Pros Hockey, and attends Power Edge Pro Academy in Greer, South Carolina.

In this episode we explore the relationship between a parent coach and an athlete and a non-parent coach with the same athlete. Shawnee provides perspective on dealing with her family member failure on the olympic stage.

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. In addition she has played soccer, tennis, and participated in cheer this year at school. Out of school, Sophia is active in 4-H, Pony Club, and her vaulting team (think gymnastics on horseback). She plays the trumpet, piano and ukulele. Of course, her biggest passion is ice hockey. Sophia plays for the 14U Washington Pride Minors team in Rockville, MD. She is also playing Spring hockey with HockeyCore based in Rockville this year.

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.