# Episode 56: Topher Scott - When Youth Hockey Became a Recruiting Culture

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Podcast: [Crazy Hockey Dads Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/crazy-hockey-dads-podcast-7263540)
Published: 2026-03-04T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 9497

## Resource

Scott and Jamie sit down with Topher Scott of The Hockey Think Tank for a candid conversation about the pressure surrounding modern youth hockey. Topher explains how tryout season and early recruiting have shifted the focus away from development, creating stress for families and players. He shares why youth hockey can feel more like a recruiting culture than a development culture , why parents need to help kids live in the moment , and how to actually evaluate whether a coach or program is helping a player grow. In this episode: Why tryout season (aka “silly season”) creates unnecessary stress How recruiting culture has changed youth hockey The simple way to judge a good coach What actually helps players develop long-term If youth hockey feels more stressful than it should be, this conversation helps explain why. Partners: https://www.instagram.com/bigjohndangles/ https://hockeytraining.com/ https://www.titanbattlegear.com/crazyhockeydads https://howieshockeytape.com/ https://www.athleticperformanceinsight.com/ Socials: TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@crazy.hockey.dads X : https://x.com/Crazyhockeydads Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576627751551

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