Make Post-Game Car Rides Easier for You and Your Goalie
After a tough game, everyone from coach to players to fans can be feeling frustrated. And that can make conversations on the ride home tricky. This free Car Ride Home Cheat Sheet helps parents know exactly what to say (and sometimes, when to say nothing at all).
Simple, supportive phrases to use after tough games—so your goalie knows you’re in their corner no matter the score.
Ways to celebrate great games without piling on extra pressure.
Everyday reminders that tell your kid their worth isn’t tied to hockey.
A quick “Pro Parent” tip I share with all my families: sometimes the best support isn’t words at all.
From coaching hundreds of goalies (and from personal experience), I know goalies feel a lot of pressure on the ice—and after the game. This cheat sheet gives parents the exact words to help up-and-coming goalies feel confident, respected, and ready for the next game.
Landon Anderson
Coach Utah
Why This Matters
Wins and losses are part of hockey—but the way parents respond after the game can shape whether a goalie stays confident and continues to love the game long-term. This guide gives you a simple, proven way to turn car rides into moments of connection, not conflict.
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