EP. 171 - Jared Aulin - Drafted 47th overall by the Colorado Avalanche & World Jr. Silver Medallist for Team Canada

About this episode

Jared Aulin discusses the development of strong hockey players and the impact of modern competition on creativity and confidence.

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Jared Allen about what actually builds a strong hockey player, and why the modern chase for status can quietly crush competition, creativity, and confidence. We also trace Jared’s path from top prospect to World Juniors to pro hockey, using injuries and setbacks as the lens for mindset, identity, and long-term development. • Minor hockey becoming a business and what gets lost when families buy labels • Why earning spots through real tryouts builds res...

People in this episode

Host: Jason Podollan

Guest: Jared Aulin

Topics covered

• hockey development
• mindset
• injuries
• competition
• youth sports

Keywords

• hockey player
• World Juniors
• mindset
• injuries
• youth hockey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Colorado Avalanche, Team Canada

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