Episodes
Episode 1
The Donks House Rules of Hockey
The Donks give their rules of hockey life to live by and their first inaugural top three favorites list starting with rinks! This is an introduction to the DMV hockey world. The pod is the beginning of the end as you become captivated by three donkeys and their train wreck conversations on DMV hockey and beyond!
Episode 2
Cuffing Season
The Donks give their takes on tryouts, camps and training for their kids. They give their thoughts on the upcoming Spring-Summer hockey options and what to look for going into tryouts for next fall. Their top three list this go around is their favorite spring and summer tournaments.
Episode 3
Transitions
The Donks discuss the transitions they went through from Mites to Squirts and now to Pee Wees. They look back on some fun moments with their kids and talk about what they did to progress their kids from level to level. Big Panda gives his fortune cookie wisdom and the Donks give their top three hockey towns in this episode.
Episode 4
Mindset Ft. Guest, "Coach K"
The Donks welcome their first guest, Coach "K" to the show. A clinical psychologist and hockey mom, player and wife who will give her insight into the mental aspects of hockey for our kids. She will provide tips and suggestions for navigating through DMV hockey. Big Panda gives his fortune cookie wisdom and the Donks give their top three hockey colleges they've visited in this episode.
Episode 5
April Anarchy
The Donks talk about "TryOUT Madness" as they attend clinics and skills sessions prior to the big "tryout". They look back at some of their behaviors during a time of tension for most hockey parents. Big Panda gives his fortune cookie wisdom and the Donks give their top three rink bars in this episode.
Episode 6
Running a Program is EASY
The Donks welcome Lady Rose to the podcast. Lady Rose is heavily involved in hockey programs and leagues in the DMV. She provides the DONKS perspective into what goes on behind the scenes of running a hockey program in the DMV. Big Panda gives his fortune cookie wisdom and the Donks give their top three road pitstops in this episode.
Episode 7
Tryout Fallout
The Donks discuss the emotional toil and fallout from the recently completed tryout season. They share some of their past experiences with tryouts and give their takes on the landscape of what the next season could look like and how to deal with some new clubs and issues parents and players may encounter........ 3donkshockeypod@gmail.com
Episode 8
Conversations With Coach Craig
The Donks discuss "development" with Coach Craig from 23 Hockey. They share their thoughts with Coach Craig on what "development" means for each of their players as they discuss Coach Craig's blog on "'What is Development". The Donks give their top three list for the pod. Big Panda gives his fortune cookie wisdom.
Episode 9
Hockey Life, Hockey Wife
Mrs. B sits with the Donks and gives insights into what a pro career in hockey looks like and the transition of Coach Craig into his role as a hockey director of a local program. She gives parents an insiders look at the hockey directors role and helpful advice on raising kids through hockey and sports.
Episode 10
In The Crease
The Donks sit with the parents of two goalies and discuss the perspectives of goalie parents. The group discusses the differences and philosophies on hockey in understanding the subtle nuances that come with being a goalie parent. Big Panda gives his fortune cookie wisdom and as always The Donks give their top three for the episode.
