From Queens to the NHL - and why most of youth hockey is overthinking it.Scott and Jamie sit down with Angelo Serse - ProStride Elite founder, New Jersey Devils skating coach, U14 Youth Devils national champion, and Ozone Park kid who nearly quit hockey on Day 1.Angelo shares his unique path: imm...
From Queens to the NHL - and why most of youth hockey is overthinking it.
Scott and Jamie sit down with Angelo Serse - ProStride Elite founder, New Jersey Devils skating coach, U14 Youth Devils national champion, and Ozone Park kid who nearly quit hockey on Day 1.
Angelo shares his unique path: immigrant parents staring at a $2,500 AAA bill, his mom driving to Plattsburgh in snowstorms because he loved the game, and a late-blooming college opportunity that didn’t hit until his senior year. From there, he breaks down what families misunderstand about skating, development, and the “race” they think they’re in.
In this episode:
- Why mite kids quit when they can’t skate and how games like tag and Superman dives keep them hooked
- Sweden & Finland’s model: three sports, one club, no team-hopping
- Figure skating vs. hockey and why the mechanics don’t translate
Concise, sharp, and myth-busting, this is the skating conversation every hockey family needs before spending another dollar.
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