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Between the Shifts — Presented by StopNStarts Hockey

Between the Shifts — Presented by StopNStarts Hockey

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Between the Shifts is a monthly show for players, parents, coaches, and youth hockey leaders navigating the fast, confusing and often expensive world of youth hockey. Hosted by a former professional player, coach, and parent, and owner of STOPnSTARTS Hockey, Marc Genest. We carve into player development, real-life family stories, coaching culture, costs, training pathways, and everything young athletes and their communities are facing today. Whether you’re in a traditional hockey market or growing the game in the South, this podcast helps you make smarter decisions, understand your options, and avoid common pitfalls. Join us for honest conversations that empower families and fuel hockey dreams.© Stop n Starts Hockey ホッケー 人間関係 子育て
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  • Rod Brind’Amour: Youth Hockey Shouldn’t Be This Difficult

    Rod Brind’Amour: Youth Hockey Shouldn’t Be This Difficult
    2026/08/18
    Two-time Stanley Cup champion Rod Brind’Amour joins In Between the Shifts for a candid conversation about youth hockey, player development, parenting, coaching, and finding the right path for young athletes.Rod shares the story of his own unconventional hockey journey—from quitting the sport as a young kid, to Notre Dame, Michigan State, the NHL, and eventually winning the Stanley Cup as both a player and coach. He also explains how his perspective has changed now that he’s navigating youth hockey as a parent himself.The conversation tackles one of the biggest problems facing hockey families today: the pressure to move kids too far, too fast. Rod discusses prep schools, academies, AAA hockey, recruiting, rankings, development camps, and why families can lose sight of what youth hockey is actually supposed to accomplish.Rod and Marc also discuss why skating remains foundational, why hockey IQ matters as much as individual skill, the importance of off-ice training, and the trait Rod looks for in players that can’t be measured at a skills session: compete.Most importantly, Rod reminds parents that every player’s path is different—and if a player is genuinely good enough and continues developing, people will eventually find them.In this episode:What winning the Stanley Cup really feels likeWhy Rod quit hockey as a young childHow Notre Dame changed the trajectory of his careerChoosing the right college based on opportunity and fitWhy coaching at ages 14–16 can shape a player’s entire careerRod’s experience coaching and parenting youth hockey playersWhy families are sending players away too earlyThe growing financial and logistical burden of AAA hockeyWhy kids don’t need to be on the ice every dayBuilding an everyday training mindsetWhy skating is still the foundation of developmentThe youth hockey skill Rod believes is being overlookedWhat NHL teams actually look for in playersWhy development-camp skills don’t always translate to gamesThe importance of compete, character, and work ethicWhy education must remain a priorityKeeping hockey fun while pursuing higher levelsLearn more about Stop & Starts Hockey, coaching, private lessons, player evaluations, and membership https://stopnstartshockey.com/00:00 Welcome to In Between the Shifts00:55 Introducing Rod Brind’Amour01:20 What Winning the Stanley Cup Feels Like05:46 Where Rod’s Youth Hockey Journey Began06:20 Why Rod Quit Hockey as a Kid07:30 Growing Up in a Small Hockey Town08:03 Has Youth Hockey Become a Rat Race?08:24 Why Rod’s Dad Made Him Play Defense10:04 The Opportunity That Led to Notre Dame11:24 Why Notre Dame Changed Rod’s Career12:27 Playing Up Against Older Players14:12 Building Notre Dame’s Junior Team15:26 Why the Right Coach Matters So Much16:02 Choosing Michigan State and Finding the Right Fit17:54 The Coaches Who Shaped Rod Brind’Amour19:34 Rod’s Perspective as a Hockey Dad20:53 Why Keeping a Great Team Together Matters22:00 Should You Send Your Kid Away to Play Hockey?23:24 Why Winning at 13 or 14 Doesn’t Matter24:34 The Financial Burden of Youth Hockey26:17 What a Good Development Program Needs26:56 Why Weekend-Only Hockey Doesn’t Work28:03 What Youth Hockey Development Is Missing28:26 Kids Don’t Need to Skate Every Day29:03 Creating a Daily Training Mindset30:48 Why Skating Is Still the Foundation31:59 Surround Yourself With Hard Workers33:32 Show Partners35:06 Is Hockey IQ Being Neglected?36:16 Every Practice Should Translate to Games38:05 What Makes a Player Stand Out at Tryouts39:23 How Youth Hockey Has Changed Between Rod’s Sons40:17 Are Prep Schools Right for Everyone?43:18 “It Shouldn’t Be This Difficult”44:24 The Life Lessons Hockey Teaches45:32 The Puberty Olympics and Late Bloomers46:53 What Rod Sees at NHL Development Camps51:49 Skills vs. Compete52:41 Why Hockey Families Need Better Guidance54:33 Making Hockey More Affordable56:25 Every Shift Is an Opportunity57:58 Rod’s Advice to Hockey Parents58:40 Know Whether Your Kid Actually Loves Hockey59:17 Why Education Has to Remain a Priority1:00:09 Rod’s Closing Thoughts1:00:47 Stop & Starts Hockey Membership#RodBrindAmour #YouthHockey #HockeyDevelopment #HockeyParents #HockeyTraining #HockeyIQ #NHL #CarolinaHurricanes #StanleyCup #AAAYouthHockey #HockeyPodcast #StopAndStartsHockey
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  • Marco Pietroniro: Building Better Hockey Players Through Development

    Marco Pietroniro: Building Better Hockey Players Through Development
    2026/07/14

    In this episode of Stops and Starts, Marc sits down with longtime hockey coach, former professional player, and Universel Academy leader Marco Pietroniro to talk about one of the biggest questions facing players and families today:

    What is the right development path for your player?

    Marco shares his journey from youth hockey in Montreal, to junior hockey in the Q, to playing professionally overseas and in North America, before shifting into coaching and player development. The conversation dives deep into the modern hockey landscape, including prep hockey, junior hockey, the NCDC, USPHL Premier, CHL opportunities, college pathways, and why development is not always about chasing the biggest logo.

    Marc and Marco also discuss the importance of trust between families, coaches, and players, why some athletes need more time to develop, how Universel Academy structures its program, and why the right environment can make all the difference for a young player trying to reach the next level.

    This episode is especially helpful for hockey parents, youth players, junior prospects, and families trying to understand the many different routes available beyond the traditional “all or nothing” hockey path.


    For more information about Universel Academy / Collège Universel hockey, contact Marco Pietroniro at mpietroniro@collegeuniversel.ca.


    00:00 – Welcome to Stops and Starts
    00:32 – The mission: helping families understand different hockey paths
    01:37 – Introducing Marco Pietroniro
    02:03 – Marco’s youth, junior, and professional hockey journey
    02:57 – Finding his “NHL” overseas
    03:40 – From pro hockey to coaching and junior hockey
    04:20 – Shifting from winning to player development
    05:51 – Why trust is critical for hockey families
    07:18 – Honest conversations with players and parents
    09:15 – Why not every player is a D1 or NHL prospect
    11:54 – Marco’s move into Bishop’s College School
    12:10 – Coaching to develop instead of only coaching to win
    13:09 – The vision behind Universel Academy
    15:15 – Giving young players a challenging development environment
    17:28 – Why Universel Academy plays younger players at higher levels
    19:00 – Confidence, opportunity, and learning from mistakes
    20:30 – Why ice time and special teams opportunities matter
    22:58 – The gap between youth hockey and junior hockey
    23:45 – Why experience at the junior level is so valuable
    24:28 – Universel Academy team structure and locations
    24:50 – U18, USPHL Premier, NCDC, costs, travel, and academics
    27:50 – A day in the life of a Universel Academy player
    29:10 – Ice time, skills sessions, and practicing up a level
    30:50 – Universel as a bridge to higher levels of hockey
    33:07 – Global Advancement and player placement
    35:10 – The changing junior hockey landscape and rule changes
    36:16 – How college hockey timelines are changing
    37:08 – Who benefits most from the new hockey landscape?
    38:42 – D3, U Sports, Europe, and nontraditional pathways
    39:36 – Marco’s thoughts on the future of the NCDC
    40:52 – Why the NCDC can be a stepping stone, not an endgame
    41:59 – More opportunities through CHL, OHL, QMJHL, and other camps
    43:03 – Why opportunity and development matter most
    43:37 – How to connect with Marco and Universel Academy
    44:05 – Closing thoughts
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  • The Truth About Hockey Development with Patrick Schafer

    The Truth About Hockey Development with Patrick Schafer
    2026/06/16

    In this episode of Stop and Starts, Marc Genest sits down with Patrick Schafer of Schaefer Hockey Group to discuss one of the most important topics in youth hockey: finding the right path for player development.

    From youth hockey and junior hockey to college recruiting and professional opportunities, Patrick shares insights from his playing career, coaching experience, and years of advising players and families through the ever-changing hockey landscape.

    The conversation covers development versus exposure, why every player's journey is different, the role of advisors, what scouts are really looking for, the importance of hockey IQ, and why playing time often matters more than logos on a jersey.

    Whether you're a player, parent, coach, or hockey family trying to navigate today's development system, this episode offers valuable perspective on making decisions that support long-term growth and success.


    00:00 – Why Stop and Starts exists: development over destinations
    02:00 – Introducing Patrick Schafer and Schaefer Hockey Group
    03:30 – Patrick's hockey journey from Ohio to professional hockey
    06:00 – Playing for legendary coach Mike Hastings
    09:30 – Why today's players look more prepared than ever
    10:45 – The missing piece: hockey IQ and game awareness
    13:00 – Skill development vs. understanding the game
    16:00 – Creativity in hockey and developing decision-makers
    18:00 – Why heart matters more than size
    20:00 – The challenge of evaluating players at showcase camps
    24:00 – What Patrick looks for in players and families
    26:00 – Why self-awareness matters in player development
    29:00 – The importance of fit, timing, and opportunity
    34:00 – Do hockey players need an advisor?
    36:00 – When should families seek an advisor?
    37:00 – AAA vs. AA: Does it really matter?
    39:00 – Why college hockey remains a powerful development path
    41:00 – The value of Division III hockey and alternative routes
    43:00 – The mission behind Stop and Starts
    45:00 – Helping players through adversity and growth
    46:00 – Final thoughts on development, opportunity, and success
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    48 分
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