What I Wish I Knew Before My Kid Played AAA Hockey

April 03, 2025

The moment your child shows real talent, the pressure starts.

Tryouts. Politics. Travel. Money. Opinions from every direction.

When my son entered the AAA and Junior hockey world, I was excited—and completely unprepared.

I made mistakes. I overspent. I misjudged teams and coaches.

But I also learned what really matters—and that’s what this blog (and now my new guide) is about.

💡 Here’s a glimpse of what I wish someone told me early on:

✅ The “best” team isn’t always the one with the most trophies
✅ Scouts aren’t looking for 14-year-olds—they’re looking for who that player will be at 20
✅ AAA doesn’t automatically mean development
✅ You’ll spend more money off the ice than on
✅ And yes—politics are real

📘 I Put Everything I’ve Learned Into One Guide

It’s called: The Junior & AAA Hockey Parent Survival Guide

It’s honest. Tactical. And built for parents who want to support their athlete—without burning out.

🎁 A Preview a What's Inside the Guide?

In the guide, I break down:

How to ask coaches the right questions at tryouts
What red flags to watch for during the season
The real costs of a season (and how we saved thousands)
How to avoid the politics and focus on development
When scouts start watching—and what they actually care about

👉 Interested?

I was advised to charge $10.00 for the guide, it's a quick read and hockey parents already overpay for the sport (seen the price of as stick lately?) - So, no mark up to mark down, I'm making this an affordable $4.99. To further make it affordable to parents I am taking 50% off.

Use Coupon Code: Z5CKJ5O81H

Grab the full digital guide here:

🔗 https://payhip.com/b/6TkHt

Let’s make this journey easier—for us and our kids.

— John Lewandowski, Proud Hockey Dad