Academy Journey: "I feel the highs and lows with him"
TLDRThe script captures a parent's journey navigating the demanding schedule of their child's sports training, highlighting the significant time commitment required. The parent, particularly of a young athlete playing as a goalie, shares insights into the rollercoaster of emotions and challenges encountered along the way. Emphasizing a positive mindset, the narrative focuses on enjoying the journey, learning from experiences, and personal growth rather than fixating on the competitive nature and potential setbacks of the sport. The parent's message centers on self-improvement, resilience, and finding joy in the process, aiming to instill these values in their child amidst the high-pressure environment of youth sports.
Takeaways
- 😊 The training schedule was demanding, but worked for them since the son was enjoying it
- 😤 It's been an emotional journey with ups and downs for both father and son
- 😌 The father tries to support the son through the highs and lows
- ⚽️ The environment is very competitive with constant new players coming in
- 😕 The reality is the clubs are just looking for the best players
- 😢 Players can be released at any moment with little warning
- 😀 The father encourages the son to enjoy the journey and make the most of the opportunity
- 🧠 He tries to develop the son's mindset to analyze and improve himself
- 😟 It's not easy for the son to have this mindset being so young
- 😊 The father prepares the son that he may not stay at the club and to focus on enjoying the experience
Q & A
What were the typical training times that made scheduling difficult?
-The training sessions were typically from around 5-7pm, which would have been challenging for parents working 9-5 jobs or single parents.
Why was the dad willing to make sacrifices with his schedule?
-Because his son was enjoying and involved in hockey, the dad was willing to make scheduling sacrifices and commitments to support his son's participation.
On a scale of enjoyment, how has the dad felt about the hockey journey?
-The dad has experienced a lot of ups and downs but overall has really enjoyed the journey, feeling like he is on the journey with his son.
How is youth hockey a test of character for players?
-Dealing with highs and lows, competitive pressure, trying to get playing time, etc. teaches young players about perseverance and mental toughness.
What advice did the dad give to help his son deal with setbacks?
-He encouraged his son to analyze himself, focus on self-improvement, avoid blame, and control what he can rather than worry about external factors.
Why is youth hockey so competitive?
-Clubs are ultimately looking for the best players so it becomes a business, with constant tryouts and risk of being released at any time.
What reality did the dad try to convey about club longevity?
-He tried to prepare his son that he may not always be at the same club and that his future could be somewhere else in or out of hockey.
What was the dad's main message about the hockey journey?
-Most importantly, enjoy the journey itself regardless of outcomes, do your best, and see where the experience takes you.
Did the son fully buy into the dad's mindset advice?
-The dad acknowledged it's difficult as a young player in a competitive environment, but hoped his son would apply the mental approach.
Why do youth clubs bring in new players constantly?
-Clubs are seeking the best talent so they frequently try out and recruit new players to put the most competitive team possible.
Outlines
🏒 Balancing hockey training with family life
The first paragraph discusses the challenges of balancing intensive hockey goalie training, which often occurred late evenings around 5-7pm, with regular work and family commitments. The speaker explains how as a dual-income household without children, they were able to make the demanding training schedule work, but recognizes it would have been very difficult for single parents.
😄 Enjoying the journey as a hockey dad
The second paragraph explores the speaker's enjoyment and perspective on the hockey journey as a dad. He discusses the emotional ups and downs, feeling invested in his son's hockey experiences. His advice to his son is to enjoy the journey, make the most of opportunities while young, and focus on personal growth.
🧠 Fostering a growth mindset on and off the ice
The third paragraph details the speaker's approach of encouraging his son to cultivate a growth mindset, self-analysis and self-improvement in hockey and life. He advises his son not to assign blame but to focus on what factors are within his own control to become a better player and person.
😟 Coping with the harsh realities of elite hockey
The fourth paragraph acknowledges the harsh competitive realities of elite youth hockey, with constant threat of being released and players competing for spots. The speaker tries to mentally prepare his son that he may not always be at the same club and to focus on enjoyment rather than external pressures.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡journey
💡commitment
💡enjoyment
💡ups and downs
💡mindset
💡release
💡analyze
💡control
💡blame
💡competitive
Highlights
It was a big commitment in terms of time, but we were able to make it work
I've enjoyed the journey with all its ups and downs, feels like I'm on it with him
It's a big test of character for the child to go through high and low points
I try to get him to focus on enjoying the journey and the experience itself
Regardless of what happens, you can always say you played for Austin
Get him to analyze himself rather than blame coaches or the club
Life is about ups and downs, try to understand and improve
The reality is they're looking for the best product, it's a bit of business
You could be released at any moment with little you can do
Prepare them that at some point they may not be at this club
Enjoy it, do your best, let's see where this journey takes you
It's very competitive, always new kids coming in
You probably won't be at this club, future may be somewhere else
Most important is you enjoy it, do your best, see how it goes
Not easy for a child to analyze themselves in that environment
Transcripts
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