Luke Croucher’s Path to Inspiring the Next Generation of Hockey Players

Our Kids Play Hockey

Show Notes:

In this engaging episode of “Our Kids Play Hockey,” hosts Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli welcome Luke Croucher, a Division III hockey player from Neumann University with a passion for motivating, inspiring, and educating young hockey players. Luke shares his unique hockey journey from Ancaster, Ontario, to college hockey near Philadelphia, highlighting the importance of perseverance, hard work, and capturing life lessons. This episode dives into overcoming challenges, the significance of Division III hockey, and Luke’s role as a social media influencer for the youth hockey community.

Key Topics:

1. Luke Croucher’s Journey: From growing up in Ontario with UK-born parents to playing Division III hockey at Newman University.
2. Overcoming Stigmas: The value of playing Division III hockey and the dedication required to succeed.
3. Building Habits for Success: The importance of developing consistent habits early in a hockey career.
4. Role of Social Media: Luke’s approach to using social media to inspire and educate young players, and the challenges of balancing content creation with team dynamics.
5. Mental Fitness: Addressing the importance of mental health in youth sports and how to navigate emotional hurdles.
6. New Community Initiative: Luke’s free online hockey training community, My Hockey Training, aimed at providing guidance and support for aspiring players.

If you found value in this episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Visit OurKidsPlayHockey.com for more episodes and resources. Follow Luke Croucher on Instagram and join his My Hockey Training community to continue your hockey journey with expert guidance and support.

Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and practical advice on “Our Kids Play Hockey.” Thanks for listening!

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1. Luke Croucher’s Path to Inspiring the Next Generation of Hockey Players (00:00:00)

2. Hockey Player's Journey and Advice (00:01:16)

3. Parental Influence on Children's Behavior (00:09:27)

4. Navigating Social Media Influence in Hockey (00:15:30)

5. Navigating Personal Growth and Adversity (00:26:27)

6. Developing Habits for Athletic Success (00:29:39)

7. Building a Hockey Training Community (00:39:30)

8. Youth Athlete Mental Health Focus (00:45:38)