Episode 65: “If You’re Good, They’ll Find You” w/ Connor & Kellen Jones

Scott and Jamie sit down with Connor Jones, assistant coach at Princeton, and Kellen Jones, assistant coach at Holy Cross, for a raw look at twins, recruiting, compete, and what college coaches actually notice.

The Jones brothers talk about growing up in a small-town hockey environment with no spring hockey, no summer hockey, no power skating, and no early hype - just hard work, other sports, and a family standard built around competing. 

Now on the recruiting side, they explain what really jumps out when watching players: body language, response after mistakes, motor, work ethic, and whether a kid gives up on plays. They also explain why parents need to stop over-talking and let the player show who they are on the ice. 

In this episode:

•  What college coaches actually notice 
•  The red flags: body language, quitting on plays, and parent noise 
•  How recruiting has changed with agents, the portal, and more players available 
•  Why compete, character, and fit still matter 

If you think recruiting is just points and exposure, this one will reset your brain.

Princeton Men's Ice Hockey: https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey
Holy Cross Men's Ice Hockey: https://goholycross.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey

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