Episode 69: Bring The Juice w/ Princeton Head Coach Ben Syer

About this episode

Scott and Jamie discuss youth hockey development with Princeton Head Coach Ben Syer, focusing on confidence, culture, and coaching strategies.

Why development, confidence, and culture matter more than systems. Scott and Jamie sit down with Princeton Head Coach Ben Syer for a conversation about what actually helps kids develop in hockey. Ben shares the youth hockey lesson he learned from his own daughter, why confidence comes from teaching rather than yelling, and how coaches can help players compete regardless of size or physical maturity. The conversation also dives into what Ben looks for when recruiting players , why culture and energy matter so much, and how great coaches create environments where kids are challenged, engaged, and having fun . In this episode: Why confidence comes from teaching, not yelling How smaller players learn to compete against bigger opponents What Ben looks for when recruiting players Why culture and “bringing the juice” matter If you're trying to figure out what actually helps kids develop, this episode is for you. Princeton University Men's Ice Hockey: https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey Princeton University Women's Ice Hockey: https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey Princeton Sports Camps: https://www.princetonsportscamps.com Partners…

People in this episode

Hosts: Scott, Jamie

Guest: Ben Syer

Topics covered

• youth hockey development
• coaching strategies
• confidence building
• player recruitment
• hockey culture
• competitive play

Keywords

• hockey
• youth development
• coaching
• confidence
• recruitment
• culture
• competitive play

Sponsors

Pacific Rink, Big John Dangles, Hockey Training, Titan Battle Gear, Howie's Hockey Tape, Athletic Performance Insight

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Princeton University Men's Ice Hockey, Princeton University Women's Ice Hockey, Princeton Sports Camps, CHD Media

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