Discover how Kaydee Duhamel managed her family's hockey journey while navigating the financial challenges that came with the sport. This episode shares personal insights on budgeting, balancing parenting and coaching, and long-term financial planning—all grounded in hockey’s realities.

Main Topics Covered:

• Kaydee's journey from childhood hockey to coaching her kids
• The financial rollercoaster of youth hockey: budgeting, borrowing, and paying down debt
• Effective strategies for hockey-related expenses and long-term financial planning
• Lessons learned about maximizing joy and reducing stress in youth sports

In this episode:

• Kaydee shares her early start in figure skating and transition into competitive hockey
• The experience of playing in boys' hockey and later coaching her children's teams
• How she managed her household on a single income while supporting her kids’ hockey pursuits
• Practical tips on budgeting for hockey, including spreadsheet use and expense management
• Her strategy for paying down hockey-related debt and building a retirement nest egg
• Cherished memories from her kids' championship games
• Advice for parents new to youth hockey about planning and enjoying the ride

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction: Balancing hockey, family, and finances

00:31 - Kaydee's early hockey journey and transition from figure skating

01:33 - Competing at AAA and transitioning into coaching

02:17 - Continuing to play adult mixed and rec league hockey

03:11 - Coaching her kids and handling parent-player dynamics

03:52 - Her kids' experiences and their varied personalities

05:41 - Managing hockey costs on a single income house

08:56 - Navigating financial chaos and budgeting strategies

10:01 - The high costs of tournaments, travel, and equipment

11:01 - Living within limits and making sacrifices

12:20 - Creating and sticking to a budget with spreadsheets

13:02 - Managing credit card debt effectively

14:04 - The importance of frequent budget review

15:03 - Strategies for paying off high-interest debt

17:28 - How her financial outlook has improved post-hockey

18:33 - Future goals: retirement savings, coaching, and family plans

19:56 - Advice for parents: start budgeting early and seek resources

20:42 - Lessons from money mistakes, credit card reliance

23:13 - Cherish the journey and find joy in youth sports

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