This week, Amanda sits down with Brandi from Kingston, Ontario—a hockey mom who doesn’t just sit in the stands. She’s a coach, team manager, fundraising coordinator, and billet coordinator for a junior hockey team, all while raising her own hockey kids. If anyone knows how to juggle the chaos of rink life, it’s Brandi.

In this episode, we cover:

• Hockey Mom Life → how Brandi first got involved and the highs and lows of raising hockey kids in Kingston.
• Behind the Bench → her coaching style, funniest moments, and what it’s like to coach her own child versus others.
• The Manager’s Playbook → the hidden tasks managers take on, how she stays organized, and what surprised her most about the role.
• Fundraising Done Right → creative ideas that brought the community together and which fundraiser was the biggest hit.
• Billet Life 101 → why billeting is vital for junior hockey, heartwarming stories, and how she matches players with the right families.
• Balancing It All → tips for surviving (and thriving) while wearing all the hats and keeping the love of the game alive.

From wild stories to heartfelt advice, Brandi proves that hockey moms are the true MVPs of the season.

✨ Whether you’re a new hockey parent or a veteran of the rink, you’ll laugh, nod, and maybe even take notes.

Find Brandi here:

https://www.instagram.com/thebrandigiffin?igsh=bGFzejZmbjl2bDVt

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