# Episode 61: USHL Commissioner Glenn Hefferan - “Your Kid Doesn’t Need You… They Need You to Shut Up”

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Podcast: [Crazy Hockey Dads Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/crazy-hockey-dads-podcast-7263540)
Published: 2026-04-08T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 9125

## Resource

Scott and Jamie sit down with USHL Commissioner Glenn Hefferan for a blunt, parent-first conversation on what actually matters in youth hockey. Glenn explains why kids play better when the pressure is off, why parents need to focus on “love and fun” , and how over-involvement can quietly hurt development. He also breaks down the realities of junior hockey and why the jump from youth to juniors is the hardest step , what the USHL actually demands, and why chasing exposure and spending more doesn’t guarantee anything. In this episode: Why kids performed better without parents in the rink The “love + fun” reminder every parent needs Why youth to junior is the hardest leap in hockey The truth about cost, exposure, and development If your kid isn’t having fun...nothing else matters. 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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