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

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Podcast: [Crazy Hockey Dads Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/crazy-hockey-dads-podcast-7263540)
Published: 2026-06-03T04:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 8584

## Resource

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: https://www.pacificrink.com/ 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/@crazyhockeydadspodcast X : https://x.com/Crazyhockeydads Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/people/Crazy-Hockey-Dads-Podcast/61578631923150/

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