What happens when a coach puts character development above the scoreboard wins? You get Blake Hackbarth—skills coach, mentor, and the newly appointed Head Coach of Davenport University Women’s ACHA hockey team.

In this episode, Amanda and Brittany sit down with Blake to dig into his no-nonsense, heart-forward philosophy on coaching. From his roots in Fox Valley to leading regional championship squads and running his own hockey training program, Blake brings more than drills and systems—he brings soul to the rink.

🔍 In this episode:

• Blake’s personal hockey journey—from Wisconsin to junior hockey captain
  
  
• How coaching in Knoxville’s pro league reshaped his path
  
  
• The origin story of Fox Valley Hockey Training
  
  
• Why small group development is where the magic happens
  
  
• What “creating better humans, scholars, and athletes” really means
  
  
• His thoughts on coaching female athletes and supporting hockey families
  
  
• The real metrics of success—and they’re not on the scoreboard
  
  
• A sneak peek into his vision for Davenport University’s ACHA program
  
  

Whether you’re a hockey parent, player, or aspiring coach, Blake drops golden insight on development, identity, and the long game of building great people—on and off the ice.

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This week on Pucked Up Hockey Mums, we flip the script on scouting life and shine the spotlight on the one holding it all together behind the scenes—Karry Lisle, wife of Scout Steve Lisle and proud hockey mum.

Karry joins Amanda for a heartfelt, honest, and raw convo about what it really feels like to send your eldest child across the border for university—12 hours away from home.

🎧 In this episode:

• The emotional gut punch of the first college send-off
  
  
• Balancing pride with panic as a hockey mom
  
  
• How she prepared (and what caught her off guard)
  
  
• Advice for other moms approaching this major milestone
  
  
• The real talk on identity shifts, grief, and growth

Whether you’re months away from that drop-off day or still knee-deep in minor hockey chaos, this episode is a must-listen for every hockey mum preparing for that next chapter.

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👀 #EyesOnHer | 🎯 #BadMumSquad | 🏒 #GirlsInTheGame

This week, we’re back with fan-favorite Scout Steve for Part 2 of our deep dive into the world of hockey scouting—and this time, we’re shining a spotlight on the female scouting pathway.

From what a showcase weekend actually looks like behind the scenes to how scouts track and follow up with players afterward, Steve breaks it all down with honesty, clarity, and a few spicy hot takes. (Spoiler: it’s not just about who scores the most goals.)

🎧 In this episode:

• A full breakdown of how scouts tackle a busy showcase weekend

• The key things scouts look for in female players—on and off the ice

• Follow-up steps after a standout performance (including how to write a smart email)

• Tips for parents to support their athletes without overstepping

• What can instantly boost—or tank—a player’s visibility

Whether your daughter’s already getting looks or you’re just starting to navigate the rep world, this one’s packed with gold.

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