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Welcome back to Dump N Dish! Episode 23 is all about how to be a great assistant coach. Coach Alex and Coach Zane break down the role of an assistant coach—what makes a good one, how they complement the head coach, and the behind-the-scenes work that makes practices and games run smoothly. From managing lines to reinforcing key teaching points, this episode gives practical advice for coaches at every level.📌 Episode Highlights:The...

Welcome back to Dump and Dish with Coach Switz and Coach Zane! In Episode 21, we kick things off with some Labor Day stories before diving into the new USA Hockey rules for the season.

We break down changes like:

✅ Tag-up offsides

✅ Icing on the penalty kill at the midget level

✅ New mouthguard & neck guard rules

✅ Competitive contact vs. body contact

✅ Mandatory 10 for kneeing penalties

Plus, Game of the Week: 2014 Blues vs ...

Welcome back to Dump N Dish – Episode 20 with Coach Switz and Coach Zane! This week, we’re diving into one of the most important parts of hockey season: how to build a team. Whether you’re a coach, player, or parent, creating a strong, positive team culture makes all the difference. 🏒 We cover:✅ Setting expectations as a coach✅ Creating team identity and culture✅ Players learning roles and building friendships✅ Parents supporting ...

Episode 18 of Dump N Dish is here, and it’s a big one!

🎙️🏒We’re kicking off the new hockey season with a full lineup:

✅ Setting realistic goals for players of all ages

✅ Balancing hockey, school, and other sports

✅ What to say after tryouts – win or lose

✅ How to ask coaches for feedback the right way

✅ Our new Game of the Week feature

We also give a big shoutout to Emma as she heads off to Syracuse, share meal prep hacks for busy ...

Episode 19 of Dump N Dish is here! Coach Switz and Coach Zane dive into the start of the season — from youth tryouts and back-to-school stories, to celebrating St. Louis girls hockey and the Blues’ latest roster move. We also talk locker room tips for players and parents, break down our game of the week, and share details on new small groups and Sunday night camps.Segments:1️⃣ Tryouts & Back to School2️⃣ Blues & Girls Hocke...

Welcome back to Dump N Dish! In Episode 16, we're deep in tryout season mode — covering our Tryout Prep Camp, why pre-skates might matter more than you think, and how something as simple as putting on your gear before the first session can save your tryout.We also talk about our new small group training coming this fall, and wrap things up with one of our favorite topics: St. Louis high school hockey rivalries—from the Jesuit C...

Coach Switz and Coach Zane dive deep into the realities of player development—from first steps on the ice to game awareness. They break down the challenges of skating, stickhandling, and balancing it all on an eighth inch of steel.Along the way:– Life & Summer Camp Updates– Ozzy Osbourne’s legendary Blues mugshot– Tkachuk at Brentwood PD– Hockey Canada Golf Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGKgQjLRIk👉 The big takea...

🎆 Happy Fourth of July! Coach Zane and Coach Switz kick off Episode 12 of Dump N Dish with some backyard party talk before diving into NHL Draft Day thoughts, the Florida Panthers locking down their core, and the buzz around Marner’s potential move to Vegas.Then, we hit the whiteboard with practical tips for hockey players (and parents!) on how to get the most out of camps and lessons — from pre-camp prep to mindset on the ice.🧊 ...

This week, Coach Switz and Coach Zane break down one of the most common questions we get from parents:What hockey gear should I buy new — and what can I get used without wrecking my kid’s game?We cover it all:👟 Skates: when “Learn to Play” skates become a problem🧠 Helmets: why used isn’t worth the risk🥋 Shoulder pads, gloves, shin pads, pants – what’s safe to hand down and what’s notPlus:🎆 Fourth of July backyard fireworks stor...

Welcome to Dump N Dish Episode 8! Coach Zane and Coach Switz are back—this time from the legendary Affton Ice Rink—to talk summer camps, NHL playoff picks, and most importantly: how to survive (and thrive) when traveling for hockey.Whether you're flying across the country or packing up the minivan, we’ve got veteran travel advice for hockey families, including:🛫 How to protect your sticks and gear when flying🧊 The power of co...

Coach Switz and Coach Zane are back from vacation and kicking off Episode 7 with some laughs, golf stories, and Memorial Day recaps—including a backyard par-3 course and 8-hour park adventures. Then we dive deep into one of the hardest conversations in youth sports: getting cut from a team. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this episode is full of perspective, advice, and support on how to handle tryout heartbreak.

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In this episode of Dump N Dish, we take a break from the usual studio setting and enjoy the beautiful weather of Southern California. We discuss our golf adventures at Torrey Pines and other scenic courses, reflect on the importance of taking time off, share some delicious lobster rolls, and dive into the latest updates on our bracket challenge. Additionally, we explore the benefits and drawbacks of summer hockey tournament teams a...

In Episode 5 of Dump N Dish: Parent's Guide To Youth Hockey, Coach Switz and Coach Zane talk parent etiquette at hockey tryouts as well as recap the weekend, welcome Coach Joe back from paternity leave, and introduce a new camp photographer! They share on-ice training tips & preview upcoming content for players, parents, and coaches.

00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap03:17 New Photographer at Camps04:54 Our New Social...

Episode 4 of Dump N Dish is out now! 🎙️🏒This week, Coach Switz and Coach Zane break down:

• The latest on the Blues

• NHL Draft talk
• Bracket rankings (Sorry, Coach Switz…)
• And the big question: Is it better to be top dog or last picked?

Tune in for the full discussion and hear the coaches’ thoughts on these hot topics!

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We’ve got a packed episode for you! First, a big congratulations to Coach Joe on the birth of his baby — huge news for the squad! 👶🎉 Plus, we’ve added a new coach to the team!We dive into tryout prep — not just the on-ice work, but the behind-the-scenes stuff that really matters. We also talk about why we love doing summer camps!✅ Like and drop a comment if you’ve got tryouts coming up or want to know more about our summer camps!