End of summer means big changes ahead — Episode 17 of Dumpin’ Dish is here! We’re wrapping up an awesome camp season, looking ahead to tryouts, and breaking down the most important skill focuses for each age group from 6U to 14U. Plus, a little Zamboni talk and shoutouts to the crew who made the summer run smoothly.

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 Cup to Rockwood Summit parking lot battles.⏱️ Topics:-Tryout prep camp recap-Pre-skate strategy + gear checks-Controlling the controllables-Small group details (locations & structure)-MCC, Clayton-Ladue, Burroughs-MICDS, and more STL rivalries

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 takeaway: Be patient with your young players. Hockey is hard—but the growth is worth it.🎧 Tune in weekly for laughs, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from the rink.👇 Drop a comment and let us know what part of the development pyramid your player is working through right now.