Fear & Shame Don't Make Hockey Players Tougher — So What Does?

Does tough coaching actually create tougher hockey players? Following last week's discussion of the incident involving St. Louis Blues prospect Matthew Mayock at Arizona State, Drew and Jared turn from what happened to a bigger question facing hockey: Are we teaching mental toughness the right way? Therapist and hockey mom Jenny Hoffman of Therapy & Wellness Collective joins the show to discuss fear of failure, confidence, self-advocacy and how coaches can challenge young athletes without creating a culture where players are afraid to speak up. Then Jeff Brown of Mindful Hockey Club returns with the perspective of a former professional player and mental performance coach. Jeff breaks down the important difference between high standards and shame-based coaching, why fear doesn't equal mental toughness, and how accountability, communication and even fun can help produce more confident, resilient players. 🏒 When does "tough coaching" go too far? 🧠 What actually builds mental toughness? 💪 Can you demand more from players without coaching through fear? 🗣️ How do we teach athletes to say when something isn't right? 👥 Who should determine a team's culture — coaches or players? 🔥 Why sometimes the answer to a struggling team isn't pushing harder. And because this is still 2 Many Men on the Mic, things eventually deteriorate into Drew and Jared challenging producer Grant to determine who actually knows more about their sport — hockey guys or the Mizzou football guy. The result is far more competitive than anyone expected. 🎙️ 2 Many Men on the Mic — Presented by Vantage Credit Union Hockey is more fun the better you get at it. Support the showStay connected with 2 Many Men on the Mic:📸 Follow us on Instagram @twomanymenpodcast🌐 Download coaching resources, drills, and practice plans www.2manymenonthemic.com ▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes, clips, and coaching content http://www.youtube.com/@2ManyMenontheMic