Youth Hockey Podcast: 2 Many Men on the Mic
Tune in to our youth hockey podcast for parents, players, and coaches. Join Jared and Drew every Thursday for new episodes featuring insights on hockey coaching and the world of youth hockey.
Our Story and Meet the hosts
Why the show?
Real Hockey Conversations for Everyone Who Loves the Game. Hosted by veteran youth hockey coaches Jared Balint and Drew Acree, 2 Many Men on the Mic is a weekly hockey podcast tailored for players, parents, coaches, and hockey fans alike. From 6U beginners to high school hockey, we dive into topics such as player development, hockey coach
Real Hockey Conversations for Everyone Who Loves the Game. Hosted by veteran youth hockey coaches Jared Balint and Drew Acree, 2 Many Men on the Mic is a weekly hockey podcast tailored for players, parents, coaches, and hockey fans alike. From 6U beginners to high school hockey, we dive into topics such as player development, hockey coaching, parenting in the sport, team culture, and the unique experiences that make hockey truly special. Based in St. Louis, our show features voices from across the youth hockey community, combining honest discussions, interviews, coaching resources, and live hockey coverage. Because the more you learn and improve in hockey, the more fun it becomes. Listen to the podcast | Watch on YouTube | Explore coaching drills.
Drew Acree
Drew Acree is the co-host of the hockey podcast '2 Many Men on the Mic,' where he shares his deep love for hockey, coaching, and guitar alongside Jared. While Jared comes from Detroit—a well-known hub for youth hockey—Drew proudly represents St. Louis. He takes a humble, grounded approach in his hockey coaching efforts to support the yout
Drew Acree is the co-host of the hockey podcast '2 Many Men on the Mic,' where he shares his deep love for hockey, coaching, and guitar alongside Jared. While Jared comes from Detroit—a well-known hub for youth hockey—Drew proudly represents St. Louis. He takes a humble, grounded approach in his hockey coaching efforts to support the youth hockey community, helping local players achieve the same elite standards. Together, they aim to elevate all levels of play in the hockey community and support the next generation of hockey families.
Jared Balint
Jared Balint
Jared Balint is the co-host of 2 Many Men on the Mic, a weekly hockey podcast dedicated to the youth hockey community. As a longtime player, coach, and board member—and a passionate hockey dad—Jared brings firsthand experience and a real-world perspective to each episode of this engaging hockey podcast. He aims to leverage his journey and
Jared Balint is the co-host of 2 Many Men on the Mic, a weekly hockey podcast dedicated to the youth hockey community. As a longtime player, coach, and board member—and a passionate hockey dad—Jared brings firsthand experience and a real-world perspective to each episode of this engaging hockey podcast. He aims to leverage his journey and the lessons learned from his mistakes in hockey coaching to support players, parents, and coaches as they navigate their own paths in the youth hockey world. When he's not behind the mic, you can find Jared coaching or playing at the rink, leading community hockey programs, or strumming a little guitar off the ice.
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