{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Between the Shifts — Presented by StopNStarts Hockey","title":"The Truth About Hockey Development with Patrick Schafer","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4e9ceedf\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2877,"description":"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.\nFrom 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.\nThe 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.\nWhether 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.\n\n00:00 – Why Stop and Starts exists: development over destinations\n02:00 – Introducing Patrick Schafer and Schaefer Hockey Group\n03:30 – Patrick's hockey journey from Ohio to professional hockey\n06:00 – Playing for legendary coach Mike Hastings\n09:30 – Why today's players look more prepared than ever\n10:45 – The missing piece: hockey IQ and game awareness\n13:00 – Skill development vs. understanding the game\n16:00 – Creativity in hockey and developing decision-makers\n18:00 – Why heart matters more than size\n20:00 – The challenge of evaluating players at showcase camps\n24:00 – What Patrick looks for in players and families\n26:00 – Why self-awareness matters in player development\n29:00 – The importance of fit, timing, and opportunity\n34:00 – Do hockey players need an advisor?\n36:00 – When should families seek an advisor?\n37:00 – AAA vs. AA: Does it really matter?\n39:00 – Why college hockey remains a powerful development path\n41:00 – The value of Division III hockey and alternative routes\n43:00 – The mission behind Stop and Starts\n45:00 – Helping players through adversity...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/DRVgG6ctxgVr9BwsXPgbx0nGixptBZFOXzj6IpJNd_E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80YjBh/N2Q1NmQ5Y2UxMjZi/MTYxYzMwNmE3NzVl/NzliZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}