Hockey IQ Podcast

John Healy

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with CSA co-founder and private ice hockey coach, John Healy.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

How to score more goals... best variable to use
How to get more scoring chances
Expected goals
Best ways to play net front and screens
Making the goalies miserable
Beating goalies with good passes not just good shots
Translating data and analytics to practice design
Separating factors between playing levels
Being a more effective coach
Getting players to take ownership of their development

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Kyle MacLennan

Wed, 13 May 2026 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Kyle MacLennan, .

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Details within gameplay and situations
Working from backchecking/tracking to the Offensive Zone
Using the lines and rulebook to your advantage
How to watch hockey to play better defense
Winger roles on the breakout
Zone entry concepts and drill design
The importance of mastering creating offense from 2v2s
How to recover more pucks from shots in the offensive zone

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Paolo Della Bella

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Paolo Della Bella. Paolo is the goalie coach within HC Lugano and also with Swiss national team(s).

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Goalie development from 9U to Full Professional
How to select goalies
Intentional save selection
Being a tailor rather than a molder (Don't have a picture for the goalie.
Asking questions
Box control
Depth adaptation to threats
Mental capacity development for ice hockey goalies

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Jack Han (Hockey Tactics 2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey expert Jack Han to talk his book Hockey Tactics 2026.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

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Common Issues & Areas to Overcome When Moving Up a Level

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we dive down the rabbit hole of common issues moving up and level of play.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Physical development
Mental Safety
Playing in the future vs present
Receiving and giving heavy passes
Pivoting for defensemen
Puck management

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Barry Jones

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Barry Jones of NRG Hockey. Barry is a hockey coach (inline, street, and ice) out of Perth, Australia.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Finding mentors and resources while being off the traditional hockey scene
Coaching evolution into Non-Linear methods
Training design via Gamifying and bringing problems to be solved
Importance of psychological safety in learning
Exploratory learning and self-organization
Being a hockey incubator for all
Benefits of taking away player's best asset within problem solving

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Val Hannahs

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Val Hannahs, Registered Dietitian with Bachelor in Medical Dietetics... and hockey mom!

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Hydration routines
4-2-1 Pre-Game Nutrition
How to fuel ahead of games
How to fuel during games
How to fuel after games to maximize recovery and other goals
Sweat rates and electrolyte loss rates
Creating good nutrition habits and environments
Avoiding cramping

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Kabir Bubna

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Kabir Bubna, coaching expert and PhD candidate with research Interests in Skill Acquisition, Coaching Practice, Talent & Coach Development

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Linking science & research to practical application
Self-Determination Theory (SDT) - Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness
4 Pillar of Development (1) Game skills, (2) Life skills, (3) Psychological skills, and (4) Social skills
Finding the dynamic between driving the bus vs giving away the wheel for players to drive instead of the coach.
"U-Shaped" amount of variability on the skill continuum
Attunement within skill acquisition
Benefits of switching positions or roles
How to coach coaches how to coach effectively
Coach communication - amount of questions vs instructions
Rate limitors to acquisition of talents

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Coaching 201 with Nick Smallridge (Part 3)

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Nick Smallridge to talk advanced coaching topics in a 3 part series.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Why coaches implements systems and concepts... when those are helpful vs harmful
Player Autonomy in Coaching
Adaptive Coaching for Player Development
Common coaching errors
Forcing learning rather than designing learning
Questioning players care or focus
Breaking player's attention rather than guiding attention to relevant information
Being a good learner to soak up the great learning environments coaches create
- Accureate self-assessment
- Willingness to fail
- Non-Judgemental
- Intentional
Feedback as a gift

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Coaching 201 with Nick Smallridge (Part 2)

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Nick Smallridge to talk advanced coaching topics in a 3 part series.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Amplifying Error in Coaching... The effects of having players exaggerating their mistakes and poor behavior
Finding athletic feel
How to solve your team's bad habits (eg. don't work together well)
Attuning players to their playing environment
How to play quick/fast
Knowledge of the game vs knowledge in the game.
Holistic coaching cues
Deliberate learning from other positions and opponenets
Technical and Tactical Empathy

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Coaching 201 with Nick Smallridge (Part 1)

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Nick Smallridge to talk advanced coaching topics in a 3 part series.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Reset rituals and mindset visualizations.
Optimal arousal state
Falling to standards rather than rising to the occasion
Creating pressure/stakes at practice
Giving up control as a coach to enhance player learning environments
Self-Determination Theory
What if the coach wants it more than the players?

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Jamieson McVicar

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with ice hockey coach, Jamieson McVicar.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Creating game transferable practice plans
How to provide feedback that stick and empowers players
CLA as an organizational philosophy
Time under tension & Simplification not decompesition
Skating away from pressure vs into pressure
Importance of reflection time
Many little coaching hacks you can take and use immediately

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Christian Grunnah

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with ice hockey skating expert, Christian Grunnah.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Skating lessons learned from National Champion speed skating father
Weight distribution and transfer within ice skating
Gym work for ice skating
Value in slowing down to work on proper form principles
Importance of glide
How to maintain and gain speed through turns

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Alina Muller

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with professional hockey player, Alina Muller of Switzerland.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Value of pushing yourself, choosing hard, and seeing what good looks like
Importance of off-ice work and time away from hockey
Winning Broze Medal at the Olympics at age 15
Training shooting by what actually is realistic
Practice habits
Preparation for performance... mentally and physically
Working with mental performance coaches
Importance of play away from the puck

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Hockey Psychology (Anthony)

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey content creator, Anthony of Hockey Psychology.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Weaponizing an asset rather than just having an asset
Importance and benefits of off the puck play
Why Macklin Celebrini is elite off the rush
How NHLers are using modern skating techniques to their advantage
Benefits of being reliable and consistent, illustrated by Sascha Barkov
Shooting evolution in ice hockey
How to score more goals
Cognitive development within ice hockey
Basic fundamental skills as the foundation of elite ice hockey performance

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Marcie Kierpiec

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey skating specialist, Marcie Kierpiec.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Teaching ice hockey skating technique and movement patterns.
Maximizing reps during skating-focused practice
Age-appropriate skating development
Languaging to teach hockey skating
Importance of gaining a feel for your skates and edges
Fixing common hockey skating issues
Linking strength training to improved skating technique and power
Activity/drill design for skating-focused ice time
Example of a player Marcie has worked with from age 12 to the NHL, skating development journey
Incorporating the 5-elements of practice within skating work

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Nick Smallridge

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with soccer coach and English teacher, Nick Smallridge.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

How to give impact team talks between periods/halfs and after the game
Quality questions asking... going beyond just asking open-ended questions
Guiding attention and focus to improve coaching effectiveness
Cueing players via intentions NOT mechanicals/technique
Benefits of overplanning practice
How to get transfer from practice into actual games
Small-sided game constraints and rules
Improving players ability to learn
Impact of shared language and curriculum
Maintaining reality-based practice.... Task simplification, not decomposition

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Ray Tenenbaum (Champs App)

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey dad, Champs App founder, and curious hockey mind... Ray Tenenbaum.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Game play styles and tactics
What scouts look for in a hockey player
Situational play, eg. Zone entries
Puck management
Clean defensive feet
And more into the details of the game and pieces that are helpful to improve performance

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JP Nerbun (Coach Leadership Development)

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Coach Developer and Consultant, JP Nerbun.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Leadership development as experiential
Awareness at the first step
Self-Authored internal scorecard
Increasing self-awareness with 4 practical tips
Attribute of faster developers
Navigating conflict
Preparing for confliect
Effectiveness vs efficiency
Emotional regulation for coaches

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Dr Cassidy Preston

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Mental Performance coach, Cassidy Preston.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Managing frustration
Reset routines
Yo-yo Confidence vs Sustainable Confidence
Internal vs external confidence sources
Earning your confidence
Handling praise and success
Power of accurate self assessment
Overcoming overthinking
Accepting and committing
When to challenge someone vs supporting someone
Physical preparation as part of mental preparation
Becoming consistent
Mental game cheat sheet/summary

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Calvin Simon

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Shakopee HS Ice Hockey Head Coach, Calvin Simon.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Finding balance between push and pull as a leader
Value in feedback via observing and listening
Group needs vs individual needs
Being repetitive without being stale
Teaching the team to look out for each other
Praise in public with criticism in private
Focus on your bobber
Importance of diet and respecting your body
Making someone's insight your hindsight... Senior mentality

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Jack Rolfe - The Coaching Lab

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with The Coaching Lab founder Jack Rolfe.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Self-reflection for both players and coaches
Game-based learning techniques, challenges, and solutions
Individualizing a team activity or game
Quality question asking
Why coaches should stand in multiple spots throughout an activity
How to accelerate athletic learning
Working backward to design a training session... with an example from Gordon Ramsey
Fostering autonomy
The job of a coach
Where do you go to learn as a coach?

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Don Granato (Part #2)

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with ice hockey coach Don Granato to discuss best practices, coaching evolutions, and nuanced issues faced by ice hockey players.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Attributes that lead to future success
Effectiveness/Efficiency vs Talent/Skill
Importance of having a willingness to do a role then grow from there
False confidence vs real confidence
Helping players understand the relevant information
How to accelerate a player's growth
Why accurate self assessment is ultra critical for every player and person
Simple coaching hacks and tricks
The value of creating an environment that embraces vulnerability
Research back into the 2 separating traits... personality and daily habits

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Don Granato (Part #1)

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with ice hockey coach Don Granato to discuss best practices, coaching evolutions, and nuanced issues faced by ice hockey players.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Why development is critical to winning frequently
Creating an environment that fosters a player's passion and grows a coach's influence
Getting more out of your players
Barometers for how well the coach is doing
How to go about adding detail to practice and player's habits
The mismatch between coaches, parents, and players that must be bridged
Why the answer to your problem is to... just get better
Importance of coaches getting out of the way.
How Don went about selecting players for the USNTDP

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Player Development (Pt 2 w. Brian Slugocki)

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with development coach Brian Slugocki to discuss best practices, coaching evolutions, and nuance issued faced by ice hockey players.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

What do players want out of playing ice hockey
Characteristics in common with high achieving ice hockey players
How to watch ice hockey if you want to improve
Accurate self-assessment's place in becoming a great learner
Deliberate play vs deliberate practice
Lacking judgement within your development process
The importance ofpParent-child attachment
Why "I love watching you play" is the best thing a parent can say to their child

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Coach Development (Pt 1 w. Brian Slugocki)

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with development coach Brian Slugocki to discuss best practices, coaching evolutions, and nuance issued faced by ice hockey players.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Overcoming anxiety and desire to be the perfect coach
Evolution toward a collaborative approach
How to coach all players, regardless of motivation
Helping players gain a feel for the game
How to help players and coaches bounce back after a tough stretch of games
The non-negotiable of winning teams
Importance of psychological safety
Building a tribe of mentors
Relationship building with players

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Jordan Schmaltz

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with former player turned entrepreneur & media personality, Jordan Schmaltz.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Reading the game from a defenseman's perspective
Coaching up your teammates
How to make the game easier
Coffin corner
Difference between AHL and NHL
Importance of passing to handedness
Communication is key
Player identity and roles
Carving out a roster spot and building to the role you want

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Jon Stea

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with strength and performance coach, Jon Stea.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Hockey specific strength & conditioning
Learning to learn
Intentionality within an improvement process
Mental stability
Athletic variability
Minimum viable coaching & instruction
Helping athletes become their own best coaches
Keeping the most important thing the most important thing

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Philip O'Callaghan

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Skill Acquisition expert & Irish PE teacher, Philip O'Callaghan.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Games for game understanding
Applying theory in a practical way
Common issues of how players get in their own way and inhibit their ability to learn
Why coaches should avoid giving answers to their athletes
Importance of variability within skill acquisition
Scaling to find the appropriate challenge level
Ideas for practice planning
Building a great learning environment
Self-Determination theory

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John Lind

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Sweden Ice Hockey Association Director of education & research, John Lind.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

Evidence-based development
Benefits of bio-banding
Body checking in women's hockey
Shrinking rink and net sizes in youth hockey
Scanning's correlation to performance success
Practice design & activity selection
Coach development
Importance of question asking
Moving from "What to coach" to "How to coach"
Project with Arsenal AFC

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Modern Defensemen (with Will Scouch) Ep #3

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we dive into our modern defensemen series. Episode 3 is all about great rush defending.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Playing passive vs aggressive rush defense
- Inside leverage and playing within the dots
- Rush defense footwork
- What surfing is in ice hockey
- How players are using surfing to kill plays early
- Reading the pinch in ice hockey
- Surveying beyond what is directly in front of you

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Modern Defensemen (with Will Scouch) Ep #2

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we dive into our modern defensemen series. Episode 2 is all about great point play.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Shorting the offensive zone
- Difference in positioning and what that does
- Why scoring in the NHL is up over the past decade plus.
- How NHL league leading defensemen score goals
- Catching/receiving pucks at the point
- Common mistakes players make at the point

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Modern Defensemen (with Will Scouch) Ep #1

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we dive into our modern defensemen series. Episode 1 is all about great defending.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Winning possession with position before possession
- Controlling an opponent's speed
- Proper pivoting
- Getting defensive stops
- Positioning to make defending easier
- Shorting the offensive zone.

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Adam Zlatkus (Along The Ice)

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Adam Zlatkus, analyst with Along The Ice (YouTube, Instagram, etc.).

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- How Peter Forsberg changed hockey
- Genius on the Sedin twins
- Power of 'change of speed' & why not having the puck has it's benefits
- Technical & Tactical empahty
- The art and science of why goal scorers shoot low
- Routes into the goalie to make their lives difficult
- Benefits of holding the puck in your hop pocket
- Smart backchecking and common backcheck issues
- New PP entry wrinkle in the NHL... the 3rd man slingshot

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Mitchell Goodin

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with U12 and High School coach, Mitchell Goodin.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Metrics for player feedback
- Going beyond simply putting together a team
- How to create dynamic players instead of robots
- Games as a showcase of what you learned in practice
- "Good players can play on one foot and one edge at a time"
- Developing a player's feel for their game and the game
- The best ways to run video review
- Importance of capturing video at practice

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Mark Letestu

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with former NHL player and current AHL coach, Mark Letestu.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Mark's playing path from AA to Jr B to the NHL
- Succeeding as a smaller & slower hockey player
- How to think so you can find soft spot on the ice
- Problem creators & asking questions of the defenders
- Reading body language to play a step ahead
- Earning trust so you can earn opportunities and confidence
- Defense as the basis of creating offense
- Importance of building your physicality in a functional way
- Practice habits
- Creating an identity for yourself
- How to win more faceoffs
- Importance of being specific in coaching feedback
- Embracing feedback as a step in being a great learner

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Shaun Goodsell

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Sports Performance Coach, High Performance Mental Toughness Expert, Shaun Goodsell.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Power of self talk and how to change it
- Mental training for performance
- Simple power of focus, internally and externally
- Mental hockey hands
- Fostering and developing leader on a hockey team
- Importance of creating emotional safety
- How to best give feedback and instructions
- Being a great ice hockey parent
- Power of removing judgement, internally and externally
- Clarity's role in performance and culture
- Why flow drills are the worst hockey drills

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Sumeet Wareh

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Player Development Specialist, Sumeet Wareh.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Edge control and skating development
- Importance of posture when skating
- Using film to speed up player development
- Separating traits from the average vs the greats
- Developing trust to earn ice time
- Designing personalized development ice sessions
- How to develop players in season and over the years
- Elite player mindset of those players that make the NHL
- Focus asa separating factor
- How to best watch film to improve performance

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Kevin Galerno

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Skill Development Specialist + Total Package Hockey owner, Kevin Galerno.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Helping players evaluate their game and find their identity
- Why more is not always better
- Ugly practice = great practice
- Adding variability into any type of practice
- Why some players make it and others don't
- NHL development camps
- Adding depth to a player's game
- What separates AHL players from NHL players
- Being great at things that don't show up on the scoresheet

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Derek Panchuk

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Skill Development Specialist + coach consultant, Derek Panchuk.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Building bridges between academia and the art of coaching
- How to know if you coaching is effective
- Accelerating athletic learning
- Creating great athlete & coach experiences
- Building a positive relationship with failure
- Why feedback is a coach's best friend
- Handling problem learner and athletes that struggle to learn
- Communicating expectations as a way to reduce dissappointment
- Asking great questions as the ultimate coaching hack
- Coaches giving guidance instead of giving answers

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Ryan Kosecki

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Youngtown Phantoms GM (and way more), Ryan Kosecki.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Prioritizing youth leading to championships
- What talent evaluators look for in youth ice hockey players
- Invaluable nature of heads up hockey/scanning
- Evolving USHL Youngstown Phantoms into a championship organization
- Using video within teaching hockey, technically + tactically
- Importance of playing multiple positions as young players
- Having evidence and analytics guide skill/talent development priorities

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Xander Mavrogiannis

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Hockey IQ development specialist, Xander Mavrogiannis.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Best summer development ever
- The power of self-study
- Key to teaching Hockey sense/IQ
- How to ask great questions
- The best ways to go over film with hockey players
- Focusing on cues and influencing player rather than simply reading and reacting
- SImple practical CLA implementation
- Balancing development with winning now

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Joel Cressman

Wed, 22 May 2024 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with skill development specialist, Joel Cressman.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Journey to Seoul, Korea. Including Golf Canada & Korea's athletic system
- Invasion vs target-based sport skill development
- Norway and Erling Haaland's successful cohort development
- How to give great feedback and create positive development environments
- Why former athletes are great employees and business owners.

Link to Joel's book "Seoul Ambition"

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Nichlas Hardt + Nikolaj Kielland (Raw Nations)

Wed, 08 May 2024 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with coaches Nichlas Hardt and Nikolaj Kielland of Raw Nations.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- A professional player's mindset
- Improving performance driven by enjoying life more
- Small muscle training
- How coaches can build trust via failure/shock to help players take off their blinders
- Off-ice training and breathwork as a foundation
- Learning from North American hockey
- Finding balance in hockey/work and life

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Jon Mills

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Jon Mills, head coach of Kent State Men's Golf.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- The mental game
- Learning acceptance & letting go of things you cannot control.
- Preparing for competition via representativeness
- Playing to your identity
- Becoming your own best coach
- Finding accurate self-assessment
- More than golf... cleaning their own facility
- What coaches look for when recruiting
- Utilizing technology
- Value of taking a break and multiple sports
- What is special about the best golfers
- How to play well... have an effective swing that holds up under pressure
- Building special moments and relationships
- Coaching players by demanding and giving belief
- The value of handwritten 'Thank you' notes

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Toni Walch (RB Salzburg Ice Hockey Academy)

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Toni Walch of RB Salzburg Ice Hockey Academy

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- RB Salzburg Ice Hockey Academy design
- Dryland training
- Integrating sports science
- Nutrition
- Developing a hockey brain
- Creating authentic self-evaluation
- Mental strength & resilience

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JP Nerbun

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with JP Berbun, Founder of TOC Culture Consulting.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Transformational Leadership
- Starting with curiosity
- Skills to manage emotions
- Cultivating helpful self-talk
- Aligning actions & identities
- Developing leadership
- Parent's perspective
- Being kind and firm

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Eric Titterud

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with coach and teacher, Eric Titterud.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Hows of coaching
- Practical tips and tricks for coaches
- Teaching through athletic feel
- Being a good teammate
- Benefits of young players using small ice
- Why keep away is the best hockey activity
- Using technology within hockey development
- Players self organizing

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Dan Arel

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Dan Arel... Hockey Director, hockey dad, hockey coach, etc.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Practical tips for coaches running ice hockey practice
- Practice structure & design
- Building confidence in players
- The 'How' of coaching
- Rewarding behaviors, not outcomes
- Making & Keeping it fun

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Richard Bercuson

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Richard Bercuson, retired teacher, writer, podcaster, and hockey coach.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- History of Small Area Games/Small-Sided Games
- Benefits of coaches throwing away their whistles & whiteboards
- Why flow drills suck
- Learning is messy
- Issues with paying for goals scored, shortening the bench, etc.
- Benefits of running commentary behind the bench

Link to the article discussed - https://hockeysarsenal.substack.com/p/usa-hockey-has-been-preaching-cross

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Larry Lauer

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Larry Lauer, Director of Mental Performance at the US Tennis Association.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Developing quality self-talk
- Stress management
- Coaching process > coaching results
- Why hockey is a late development sport
- Positive coaching
- How stubborn (and coachable) players tend to be top performers
- Getting your hockey team to start on time
- Building influence and buy-in on a team
- Thoughts drive the bus; emotional hijack the bus

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Rob Gherson

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Rob Gherson, goalie guru and head coach in the GTHL (Toronto). He's a fascinating story and has a great coaching style.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Stories from his playing career, including changing his playstyle
- Allowing players to fight through adversity
- How to best play the 2v1
- Coaching for development

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Scott Kleekamp

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Scott Kleekamp, director of player operations for Dryland Development Project in the Boston area.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- The evolution of coaches from Yelling to Telling to Asking
- Mimic vs actual learning
- Getting players to enjoy the game and be the best coach
- Keeping score for development
- How to do film work

Mentioned video on character development through the ages:
Matt Koch, Character Development, U8 to U14 and beyond (Matt Koch) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXZbkli_T84

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Jeremy Blumes

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Blumes, head coach and GM with the Ontario Jr Reign.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- How to improve shootout/breakaways conversions
- Prescout information to provide players
- How to practice the shootout for players and goalies with intention
- Penalty Kill triggers to pressure
- Preparing and scouting for your next game
- How much information is too much?

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Kyle MacLennan

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Kyle McLennan.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Developing an eye for the game
- Where to get video
- Evolutions in the game tactics
- Breakout skills and tactics
- How to be effective when Coaching/Teaching
- Helping players develop an eye for how to read the game

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Keegan McMindes

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with skate sharpening guru, Keegan McMindes. Keegan teaches Greg everything to know about skate steel, profiling, sharpening, and so much more.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- What goes into a quality skate sharpening
- Skate hollow, profile, zones, radius, etc.
- Pressure along the steel when sharpening and maintaining the bevels
- Using different grits on the cutting stones for different types of performance
- Different types of steel
- Proper blade storage + common reason for blades craking in half
- Skating zones (Acceleration, agility, speed, and stability zone)
- How goal skates differ from player skates
- Altering the pitches of steel
- How the holder affects the steel and what's within the holder

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Justin Goldman

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Justin Goldman. A Goalie guru and author.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Mental side of goaltending
- Dealing with situations, emotions, and managing ourselves
- How shooters can make a goalie's life difficult
- Importance of edgework being greater than ever
- Zoo tigers vs Jungle tigers
- Where goalies should look to read the shooter and situation
- Practice design for goalies within team practices

Find Justin's amazing books... Hockeysarsenal.com/book-recommendations

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Jill Plandowski

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Jill Plandowski. Jill is a skating expert and hockey wife + hockey mom to 3 boys. She's developed thousands of great skaters from the youngest ages to the NHL.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- The role of pucks within skating development
- Details of Balance, Glide & Stride within skating
- Shin angles, Arm efficiency, & Posture
- Feel-based learning and teaching
- Skating stride at start vs. at speed
- Tying up skates differently for improved skating
- Relationship between upper/lower body in turns
- Stride under fatigue
- "Knock knee" and crossing your feet

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Brian Gillam

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Brian Gillam. Brian is the Coach Development Coordinator Hockey Eastern Ontario, Owner of SPS Hockey Development, Hockey Canada Skills Coach, and High Performance Coach.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Great content and ideas HEO has been able to gather and offer to coaches
- Making academic concepts reachable to coaches and players
- The importance of removing the coach from activities so they can use their coaching skills (Observation, Explanation, Demonstration, Question asking, and Checking for understanding,)
- The importance of getting people in reflective states to personalize and grow.
- Creating great environments for learning
- Stages of learning and how they affect learnings + teachings.

Check out HEO's great content on their YouTube Page:
Hockey Eastern Ontario

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John "The Colombian" Castrillon

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with practitioner, John "The Colombian" Catrillon. With years of observing, experimenting, and implementing great developmental environments.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Self-discovery within athlete development
- Games to teach the game. Sacling complexity up and down.
- Benefits of playing with younger and older players
- No mercy rule to accelerate development
- How to make players work hard
- Creating pride and discipline.

You can reach John at:
tdirectorcms@gmail.com

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Geir Jordet

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with professor, researcher, consultant, entrepreneur, analyst, etc... Geir Jordet! Geir is known for his work in scanning research and how Greg got to dive into Geir's excellent work.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Scanning research
- Importance of body orientation
- Details that matter within scanning (Critical scans, scan timing, etc.)
- Training to improve informational reads and decisions
- Future scanning research into ice hockey
- Going beyond scanning to understand how player take in information

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Ayo Adeniye

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with current player and Columbus resident, Ayo Adeniye.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Getting into hockey without a traditional hockey background and overcoming obstacles.
-Igniting a passion for hockey and the mentor along Ayo's journey, John Haferman
-Flipping the switch to become a no-nonsense competitor on the ice
- Innovative ways Ayo has found to develop his game... journaling, visualization, stoicism, etc.
- Prioritizing fitness
- Separating factors for the teammates that have gone on to great success
- Winning a national title

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Jack Han (Father's Day Edition)

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey expert and new hockey dad, Jack Han.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Father's Day and our personal hockey dad stories
- How our father's gave us the gift of loving hockey
- How we work with parents as hockey consultants
- Coaching hacks
- How we source and work with clients
- Why we get hired
- How people are using our newsletters
- Coaching our teams in unique ways that we find highly effective

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Chris Sevier

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with PE Teacher, MS Kinesiologist, and LTAD expert, Chris Sevier!

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Long Term Athlete Development
- How the best kids at 8-9y/o burn out
- Why the environment is more important than the coach's instructions
- Engaging parents and understanding what/how learning really occurs
- Adjusting to the resources available
- Stages of coaching (Yelling to Yelling to Asking)

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Jim Haverstrom

Wed, 24 May 2023 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with coach and coach developer, Jim Haverstrom!

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- What is a hockey director and what they do
- Creating programming for youth hockey players
- How to avoid creating practice players
- Involving and educating parents
- How simply changing to a psotive mindset changes everything for the better

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Andrew Alberts

Wed, 10 May 2023 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with former NHLers, current coach, and business person with Sense Arena VR,... Andrew Alberts

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Developing himself into an NHL player, physically and mentally
- How to retrieve a puck as a defenseman
- Understanding handedness and puck spin
- Recovering from concussions
- Virtual reality's place within training and development
- Coaching youth hockey at the youngest ages and when to teach hockey IQ

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Danielle McDonough

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with author and mental specialist, Danielle McDonough.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Life after your playing career ends
- Self-Defeating Behaviors
- Power of "The pause"
- The success trap
- Enhancing critical thinking
- Positive outcomes from mistakes
- Allowing grace
- Accepting responsibility

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Spencer Loane

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Spencer Loane, ice hockey scout with the Chicago Steel of the USHL.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Power of the weakside defensemen
- Stealing from soccer/football
- Finding ways to defend that don't involve skating backwards
- How to learn hockey
- What scouts look for at talent identification combines
- Modern hockey tactics
- Developing hockey instinct
- Separation of upper/lower

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Aaron Wilbur

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Aaron Wilbur, ice hockey coach and founder of The Coaches Site (TCS). TCS is the #1 website for ice hockey coaches.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Power of simplicity within messaging
- Coaching from U6 to Professional
- Importance of getting out of the way
- Coaching Epiphanies
- What separates bad and good coaches
- Ethical coaching
- Development curriculums

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Matt Dumouchelle

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Matt Dumouchelle, writer and podcaster of the series 'Hockey Factories.' Matt had a behind the scenes look into the best hockey talent producers in the world.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Ideas that anyone can steal from the best
- Where the big differences are between hockey factories
- What great development looks like
- How programs go about developing players and coaches
- The definition of success
- Winning is a byproduct

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Zack Nowak

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Zack Nowak, USAH coordinator of coach education and player development assistant.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Coach development = player development
- What is actually skill acquisition and development
- The skills of coaching
- Separating the explanation from the demonstration
- Evolution of coaching questions

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Derek Neumeier

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Derek Neumeier.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Jonatan Berggren's skillset
- What makes Connor Bedard so special
- The tactical skill sets that make players elite

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Corey Sznadjer

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Corey Sznajder. Corey tracks stats that are behind almost all of the publicly available NHL micro-data. He's literally watching ALL of the NHL games each season.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Hockey pet peeves & biases (E.g. cross corner dumps, point shots, rimmed pucks, etc.)
- Offensive creation, rush vs OZ play.
- What data says vs what is actually practical
- Defensive retrievals
- Sprinters vs Retrievers
- Alignment in play style

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From the Archive - Martin St Louis

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0500

Bringing back an oldie from the archive! The now head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, Martin St Louis. Last we spoke to MSL he was coaching his kids teams and enjoying retirement from the NHL.

Enjoy!

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Martin "Marty" St Louis. Martin is a hall-of-fame player turned youth coach. He's coached with his kids at the youth level and has a great understanding of development from a holistic view. So many golden nuggets for players, coaches, parents, and fan. You'll need a notebook and a pen to soak up all the knowledge.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Playing in the future
- Hardware vs Software
- Developing the mental side of the game
- How modern coaches are teaching players

EasyCrease:
https://www.easycrease.com

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Kim McCullough

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Kim McCullough. Kim is the former Head Coach of the Toronto-Leaside PWHL, 2014-2021 and Director & Founder of Total Female Hockey, since 2008. She has 20+ years experience as an on-ice instructor & off-ice strength and conditioning coach with the certification of "Hockey Canada Skills Coach"

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Starting hockey at age 13 and developing herself to play at the high levels possible.
- Empowering others
- If you want to stick out... need to do more than just showing up and doing what everyone else does
- Using constraints within coaching
- Throwing away the whiteboard and whistle
- Playstyle for development
- Evolving away from outcome-driven to process-driven
- Goal setting for hockey players

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Ronan Keenan + Colton Sipperley

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Colton Sipperley and Ronan Keenan, both are current players who have truly gone about owning their development and had fantastic results.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- How and why scanning completely changed Colton's game and took him from healthy scratch to top-6 mainstay
- How Ronan went about breaking down video and puck touches
- Being better defensively actually leads to better offense
- Process of getting desired results
- Details of playing the bumper on the power play
- Puck management
- The difference between having skills and actually utilizing those skills

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Kane Lafranchise

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with former professional player and current development coach Kane Lafranchise.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Teaching and developing defensemen
- Developing yourself as a player
- Importance of puck confidence in player development
- The biggest hurdle in being a great coach
- Great questions for coaches
- Creating opportunities for conversations
- Using pressure instead of on-ice devices
- Surfing and angling as a defensemen
- Puck-focused skating development
- Individual improvement plans

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Will Scouch (2x)

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Will Scouch of Scouching scouting services.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Imposter syndrome
- Deception and manipulation
- Connor Bedard vs Adam Fantilli
- Seamus Casey & cerebral players
- Trying hockey tactics and concepts in adult league
- Increasing in scoring coming from mainly NHL defenders increase their offense

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Alex Bezerra

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Alex Bezerra, assistant coach with the Cincinnatti Cyclones.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Players running their own drills for their peers after team practice
- Having open conversations with players
- Problems don't age well and collaborating early
- Going to war with the army you have, not the army you wish you had
- Implementing systems
- Dealing with pressure

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Wade Russell

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Wade Russell.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Constaints-Lead Approach within coaching
- Empowering player for technique development
- Question asking within coaching
- Coachless drills and activities
- Repetition without repetition
- Having skills vs Weaponizing those skills
- Players exploring their craft

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Emily Curlett

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Emily Curlett, Coach and Girls Hockey Ambassador at Ohio AAA Blue Jackets and player at THE Ohio State University.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Evolution as a new coach
- Developing a work ethic
- The importance of giving players permission
- Personalizing practice
- How coaching helps active players improve
- Preparation for practices and games, particularly mentally going through situations
- Players should be more demanding and ask more questions
- Reframing mental self-talk

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Josh Tessler

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Smaht Scouting founder and scout, Josh Tessler.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Starting and developing Smaht Scouting
- Evaluating hockey players
- What scouts look for in hockey players
- Player tracking and focus on goalie tracking specifically
- Going beyond just on ice performance

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Matt Koch

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Matt Koch. Matt is head coach of the University of Akron, level 5 USA Hockey, and has wonderful stories from all levels and abilities of the game. We were excited to have Matt on as podcast guest for episode #100!

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Why and how Matt gains trust
- How the game has evolved since the 1970s to today
- Coaching at every level from U8 to college
- Life & Coaching lessons and tactics
- Player/Coach relationship building
- Life University. Coaching for life

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Mike Bonelli

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Mike Bonelli. Mike does is all in hockey and has great experiences to share from his time in youth hockey!

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Lessons as a hockey ambassador
- Actual coaching skills and tools
- Coaching education evolution
- Martin St Louis coaching journey and why he's great
- What learning looks like vs what we think learning looks like
- Mike's experience as a hockey dad
- The big difference between the players that train and prepare vs those that don't

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Matt Deschamps

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Matt Deschamps. Matt is the associate head coach of the Chicago Steel and has been a coach with fantastic experience from all over the globe..

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- How to take in and process information
- Making the most of practice and choosing great activities/drills
- Creating a developmental environment
- How to avoid creating "practice players"
- Developing modern defensemen
- Benefits of collaborative teaching
- How to maximize video sessions

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Gabe Zelico

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Gabe Zelico.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Decision fatigue
- The causes of burnout and overcoming burnout
- Self-defeating vs self-up lifting behaviors and attitudes
- The science behind why "taking a breath" is so powerful
- Reason why meditation and journaling is so powerful
- Pros/Cons of Themes vs Goals
- The monotony of excellence
- Long term parent/child relationships

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Adam Nicholas (Part 2)

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Adam Nicholas. Adam is the founder of Stride Envy Hockey and is currently director of hockey development with the Montreal Canadiens.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Creating predictability with teammates
- Testing to understand a player's ability to recall
- Why scanning is the vital skill and habit
- Principle based coaching
- Understanding the reason behind "practice players"
- Fostering an environment for player development
- Adam's defensive skating system and why he wouldn't create it today
- Tournaments vs skills coaches in the summer

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Adam Nicholas (Part 1)

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Adam Nicholas. Adam is the founder of Stride Envy Hockey and is currently director of hockey development with the Montreal Canadiens.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- War of Cognition
- Where skills coaching is now and where it should be going
- How to teach Hockey IQ
- Player development
- What hockey actually is and how to build skills to get better at hockey
- Player centered development
- Teaching offense instead of teaching defense
- Why Adam has moved away from teaching techniques

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Andre Lacroix (Part 2)

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Andre Lacroix. Andre is the WHA all-time leading scorer and long-time coach. Having grown up in Quebec and had a long career in North America, Andre has a wealth of wisdom and stories. A great friend with Gordie Howe + Bobby Hull and many other well-known players and managers. We even dive into his contract with McDonalds founder, Ray Kroc!

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Providing a positive development environment
- Why Andre would scrimmage every practice
- Players dealing with adversity and owning their issues
- The importance of playing multiple sports
- Better overtime rules
- Negotiating his own contracts
- His book, "After the Second Snowfall"

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Andre Lacroix (Part 1)

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Andre Lacroix. Andre is the WHA all-time leading scorer and long-time coach. Having grown up in Quebec and had a long career in North America, Andre has a wealth of wisdom and stories. A great friend with Gordie Howe + Bobby Hull and many other well-known players and managers. We even dive into his contract with McDonalds founder, Ray Kroc!

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Growing up and developing in Quebec before moving to the OHL Peterborough Petes and leading the OHL in point for 2 straight years.
- How the game should be played
- Playing with a straight blade
- 1974 Summit Series where Andre was T-3 in Canada scoring with Gordie Howe.
- How to pass
- Building chemistry with linemates
- Why Andre refused to name team captains in youth hockey

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Tomas Pacina (x2)

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Tomas Pacina. Tomas is a long time development coach in development and recently started working as a consultant, including with the Toronto Maple Leafs

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Relieving team pressure. What if we don't win?
- Acceptance and embracing reality for peak performance
- Importance of organizational and team alignment
- How setting a vision makes future decisions simple
- Playing pace while also playing with a possession style
- Giving feedback and on-bench communication
- Structuring practice
- Getting the most out of the people

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Nathan De Lara

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with analytics guru, Nathan De Lara.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Using machine learning to breakdown play
- His award-winning analytics research
- Value of Power Play passing and structure (Box +1 vs 1-3-1)
- Having analytics help see nuance
- Looking at goaltenders and their rebounds
- How hockey can look to soccer analytics for the next frontier

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Charlie O'Connor

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Philadelphia Flyer's reporter and NHL reporter, Charlie O'Connor.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Analytics and why the Neutral zone is the most important
- Evolutions of team Penalty Kill systems
- Evaluation players
- Team Building

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Brian Slugocki

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with skills and development coach Brian Slugocki.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Structuring practices for youth and all the way to the NHL
- Gamifying practice and CLA (Constraints Led Approach)
- The age when you can see who wants to play hockey vs being a hockey player
- Learning processes and how to teach effectively
- Knowledge of the game vs knowledge in the game
- Question asking for coaches
- Learning principles and how they can be applied to maximized coach effectiveness
- How to give feedback

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JC Campagna

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with player and skills coach JC Campagna

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Training while growing up in non-traditional hockey markets
- Impact of roller hockey in allowing him to develop his skills
- Messing with goalies to score more goals
- What a normal day training consisted of
- Reading opponents feet
- How to read a 2v1

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Keith Mizwicki

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with skills coach Keith Mizwicki

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Quantifying game performance beyond goals/assists
- Creating personalized improvement plans with video examples
- How to build up and improve future performance
- Using video to mesh with feel based learning
- Training players at different age groups
- 3 V's of off ice shooting
- Route structures

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Kenny McCudden

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with skills coach Kenny McCudden.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Working with over 125,000 players
- Playing and practicing with pace
- Development through the ages... Fundamentals, fundamentals, and fundamentals
- Athlete first, hockey player second
- Using small spaces
- Training skating
- Hockey pet peeves

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Karl Schwarzenbrunner

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Karl Schwarzenbrunner

Coaching coaches
- Giving feedback
- Giving a few skills to coaches… Win people over,
- Athlete centered coaching
- Don’t throw everything at the player all at once!!!
- Identifying the main problem. Not the obvious things
Athlete centered coaching
- 24k players in Germany. Compared to 1.8m soccer players
- Can’t select much. Required to develop
- Talent = playing + having fun. Might be best official or coach.
- Sport helps create good citizens
Creating development programs
- 2016 Germany got a new president and did a revamp. Created PowerPlayer26
- Allocation of money based on 5 star system. Building the infrastructure of the 60 clubs in the program. 110 clubs total in Germany.
- Planet learning + 4 levels of coaching. 11 days to complete level 1
Using data and science to elevate german hockey
- Sports psychology projects. Looking at fears and how they regenerate.
- National body being the neutral party to transfer knowledge to everyone
- Using sense arena to help processing speeds
- 3 main reason why coaches say they lost… (1) Not efficient, (2) bad mental space, (3) weren’t ready physically

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Vladislav Bespomoschnov + Mark O’Sullivan (Pavel Datsyuk)

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Vladislav Bespomoschnov + Mark O’Sullivan. Together they worked together on a research study, 'Pavel Datsyuk: Learning, Development, and Becoming the "Magic Man."'

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Anatoly Tarasov's influence
- Pavel Datsyuk's hockey path
- Pavel adapting his game given his constraints and restrictions
- Learning within development, not through development
- Importance of honest self evaluation and analytical self-thinking
- Coaching and teaching tools and tactics
- Knowledge about the game vs knowledge in the game

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Jimmy Mullin

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Jimmy Mullin.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Why being a good teammate is key in player development
- Teaching at the USNTDP
- Hard skill vs soft skill
- Building trust
- "Own your development"
- Teaching repeatable hockey
- What it's like at the USNTDP
- How hockey players should spend their development dollar

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David Urquhart

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey coach David Urquhart.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- How a coach approaches planning for a season and roster
- The importance of players leading and setting a standard
- Modeling behavior
- Creating a development focused environment
- The value of processes for players
- Leadership

You can connect with David via Twitter (@coachurq) or email (david.urquhart@mcgill.ca)

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Parker Burgess

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey coach Parker Burgess.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- The importance of character in recruiting and player evaluations
- Organizational alignment
- Structure of a week to build through a week and season
- Details within hockey
- Data tracking for hockey coaches and players

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Tomas Pacina

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Tomas Pacina. Tomas is a long time development coach in development and recently finished coaching the Czech WNT at the 2022 Olympics.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Tomas' Czech women's team moving from survival to domination
- Team tactics and individual skill development within team building
- Learning from Dave King, Mike Johnston, Wally Kozak, Darryl Belfry, etc.
- Working as a skills coach, including working with Jerome Iginla
- Issues within skating and what quality skating looks like
- Puck positioning to effect skating development
- Training slow vs training fast
- Feel learning

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Joel Jackson

Wed, 25 May 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Joel Jackson, performance coach with the Edmonton Oilers.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Joel Jackson Community Weight Room
- Benefits of the bench press for hockey players
- Balancing pushing and pulling exercises
- Heart rate response while skating
- Work/Rest ratios
- Managing stress and athletic loads
- Off ice testing and KPIs
- Stair training and conditioning for hockey players

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Bobby Lucas

Wed, 18 May 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Bobby Lucas, performance coach. Currently with the University of Michigan and formerly the Chicago Steel.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Implementing Strength & Conditioning within a season development plan
- Managing player loads
- KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for performance
- Periodization and S&C season planning
- Movement patterns
- Issues with early specialization and injury prevention
- Coaching to strengths vs coaching to weaknesses
- Data within hockey S&C / Performance
- Creating a performance peak at the end of the season.

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Justin Blaszak

Wed, 11 May 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Director of Player Development, Justin Blaszak.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Building and sustaining a skating development program within a hockey organizaiton
- Using the USA Hockey tracking capabilities to improve practice design
- Phasing practices and the season
- How video has enhanced their player development
- Communication with players and parents
- Themes being used to enhance development and give quality communication to players and parents
- Creating an environment that fosters growth

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David Laszlo

Wed, 04 May 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with professional player development coach, David Laszlo.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Coaching coaches
- Constraints to drive and accelerate player development
- Why asking questions is so valuable
- How the best question in hockey can illuminate where players are in their development
- Going beyond the sweat test
- Teaching and learning skating
- The importance of vocabulary usage
- Using colored pucks in practice
- How stories are powerful
- Warming up for games with games
- The when and why behind picking a position

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Jacob Newton

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with professional player and mental coach, Jacob Newton.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Dealing with abuse as a child and its long term effects
- Making decisions and their effects on his life
- Turning internally rather than externally
- Separating himself and his athletic identity
- How to snap out of poor thoughts and thought processes
- Tools to build mental tolerance and mental strength
- The power of deep breathing
- Self-love
- Maturing and becoming a better person

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Matt Howatt

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with strength and conditioning coach, Matt Howatt.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Where the bench press fits in a hockey player's off-ice routine
- Hip Abduction vs Adduction
- What correlates from the gym to on the ice
- Benefits of tumbling
- Poking fun at Greg & Matt's playing career

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Kristen Dieffenbach

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with elite coach developer, Kristen Dieffenbach.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Helping athletes become their own best coach
- Creating sustainable motivation
- Exploring self and controlling emotions
- Best coaching practices, backed up with research
- How USA Hockey is leading the world in coach education and support
- Using competition to further development
- Long Term Athlete Development
- Going beyond athletic identity

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Ed Zdolshek

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Ed Zdolshek.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Why he wore a Dominik Hasek mask
- Hockey IQ from a goalie's perspective
- Developing goalies
- Mindset and mental strength
- Self-reflection and ability to move forward with a clear mind
- Tricks for shooters to score more goals and make the goalie's job difficult
- Puck positioning's role in reading the shooter
- Ed's journey from attempting to create clones of himself to finding ways to help each player find their own best game

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Greg Revak (Gus Katsaros)

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we flip the script, and Greg is interviewed by former guest Gus Katsaros.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Skills within systems when scouting/talent evaluation
- Left-handed shooter's cheat code
- Why point shots suck
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Find Greg on Twitter @CoachRevak

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Russ Sinkewich

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Russ Sinkewich of The Ohio Hockey Project (OHP).

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- When a player should leave to go to the next level
- Becoming an elite learner
- How to be a student of the game
- Life skills learned translating to on-ice performance
- Why the saying, “You dont score goal from the weight room” is really dumb.
- Importance of nuitrition
- Asking yourself, "What do I need to improve?"
- Working with a sports psychologist and his impact
- The importance of coaches relaying clarity to players, parents, etc.

Find Ohio Hockey Project on Instagram @OhioHockeyProject
Find Ohio Hockey Project on their website OhioHockeyProject.com

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Nick Bowins (Hockey Collective)

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Nick Bowins

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Growing the game of hockey
- Finding joy in the game of hockey
- Details and elements he loves from the Hockey IQ Newsletter
- How and why routes lead to space
- Weakside D activation
- Details we love from players around the NHL (Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Brayden Point, Artemi Panarin, Adam Fox, Zach Werenski, Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, Johnny Gaudreau, Troy Terry, Clayton Keller, and more)

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Alyssa Gagliardi

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Alyssa Gagliardi.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- The rondo for hockey
- How to teach skills
- Boys vs Girls hockey
- How to develop creativity
- Coaching decision-making vs execution
- Going beyond the ice to improve player development on-ice
- Pivoting at the lower vs higher levels
- Rod Brind'Amor's authenticity

Find Alyssa on Twitter @AGagliardi92

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Neil Conway

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with EasyCrease Founder and goalie coach, Neil Conway

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- How goaltending is like golf
- Key skills that go into quality hockey goaltending
- The mental side of the position
- Why trying harder is not normally the best answer to struggles
- Modern day coaching techniques
- Question asking for improvement
- Evolution of goaltending

Books “The inner game of Tennis”
Find Neil and EasyCrease on Twitter @ConwayGoalie
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Dan Tangnes

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with EV Zug head coach Dan Tangnes. Fresh off an NL Championship season, we have a winding conversation on all things hockey.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Growing up in Norway, playing in Sweden, and coaching in Switzerland
- The importance of off-ice aspects of life and preparation
- Difference in structure between North America and Europe
- Player's owning their game and process
- Creating systems and clarity in his player's minds
- Allowing players to make mistakes
- Importance of playing multiple sporting while growing up
- Why angling is a valuable skill
- Using sleep as a competitive advantage

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Gus Katsaros

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Gus Katsaros

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- How to study hockey film
- What scouts look for in players
- The difference between having skills and using skills
- The 4 S’s of scouting - skating, smarts, speed, & skills
- Transferable skills/ Translatable skills
- Importance of training in small areas
- Why physical speed is overrated
- "Aha" moments in Gus's evolution as a hockey analyst
- Meshing analytics and eye test

Find Gus online
- Twitter @KatsHockey

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Wendy Glover

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Wendy Glover.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Targetting teens over adults for the program
- Having a chance to make mistakes in lower stakes
- Lessons learned along the way such as understanding stakeholders and the power of humility
- The power of reflection and benefits of failure
- Evidence-based coaching and learning
- Creating confidence and aptitude

Find Wendy online
- Twitter @DevelopAthletes
- Athleadership website

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Domenic Pittis

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Domenic Pittis.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Going from coach-driven to player-driven coaching
- Holistic hockey development
- Making the work of being a hockey player an identity, not a sacrifice
- Theme thinking vs goal thinking
- Identity beyond just being a hockey player
- The positive impact of failure
- Developing emotional control and finding the ways to win
- Women's hockey today and elements that are often different from boys hockey

Find Domenic online
- Twitter @ DomenicoPittis
- DP Hockey Development website

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Talking Hockey Sense with Teplitzky

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Michael Teplitzky to talk hockey sense.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- How coaching has made a better player
- Changing of mentality through time
- Having assets vs utilizing assets
- Playing with expectation
- Micro events vs Macro events
- Dictating/Manipulating opponents
- Thinking through progressions
- Keeping optionality
- Playing in the shadows

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Micah Blake McCurdy

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Micah Blake McCurdy

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Micah's journey and transitioning into hockey analytics as a career
- Why Micah loves and stays in the public realm. He's turned down NHL jobs
- Thinking in probabilities instead of black/white
- How the winning team drives Score Effects
- Ways to judge a player's talent and effects
- What drives playoff success
- Tactics and why point shots suck
- The amazing resource's on his website, HockeyViz.com

FInd Micah on Twitter - @IneffectiveMath
Check out Micah's website - HockeyViz.com

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Lou Vairo

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Lou Vairo

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Lou's relationship with Anatoly Tarasov
- Scouting for the 1980 Miracle on Ice team
- Working with Herb Brooks
- Originating the basic ADM in 1979
- Plenty of stories involving legends of the game

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Sean Skinner

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Sean Skinner

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Teaching and coaching in 48 countries all over the globe
- Rule of 10
- The influence of Anatoly Tarasov
- Importance of off-ice/dryland hockey training
- Parent push vs player pull
- Curating and creating hockey content
- Foundational skills

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Lance Pitlick

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Lance Pitlick

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- When and where players build their competitive advantages
- His hockey journey to the NHL
- Stickhandling technique
- Skill acquisition hacks
- Benefits of doing things opposite handedness
- Adam Oates advice to him
- Importance of the backhand
- The power of consistency

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Shawn Ferris

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Shawn Ferris

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Getting involved with hockey analytics
- Working with Ryan Stimson
- Collaborating with Evolving Wild/Hockey
- Learning from hockey analytics
- Tacticalytics
- Conversation behind the analytics scenes

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Michael Teplitzky

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Michael Teplitzky. .

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Evolution as a coach
- Roles on a roster
- Coaching for an entire roster
- Remembering fun
- Not being afraid of asking for help
- Growing players of all skill levels

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Doug Revak Part 2

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400

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Doug Revak Part 1

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Greg Revak’s brother

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Derek Toninato

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Derek Toninato. Derek built a successful youth program and has a wealth of knowledge and experience.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Growing youth hockey in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Mindset being a big separator
- Importance of players teaching younger players
- Why a willing heart and good attitude is the foundation for players, parents, and coaches
- When a player should stay at a program vs moving onto another
- How to choose the right spot for a player's next step

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Kumagai, Nahabedian, Châtel, & Stokes

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Brendan Kumagai, Mikael Nahabedian, Thibaud Châtel, and Tyrel Stokes. Bayesian space-time model for evaluating offensive sequences and player actions

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Value of passing
- Their PAV metric
- Understanding which areas of the ice are best and when is the best time to use it
- Quantifying how teams improve the conditions of the puck
- How to best enter the offensive zone

Find their research paper on Hockey Graphs
Part 1
Part 2

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Ben Barr

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Ben Barr, the head coach for the University of Maine Black Bear hockey team.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Things that successful hockey programs have and do
- What is actually important
- Why off-ice character matters
- Being open minded and allowing for open communication to push improvement forward
- Lessons from old coaches and colleagues
- The role of the coach and why university buy-in is so critical

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Andrew Brewer

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Andrew Brewer

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- 2014 Team Canada Olympic preparation
- Getting into hockey as a video coach
- Preparing for international events
- The power of incentives
- What makes the elite, the elite.
- How to watch film
- Being a hockey parent

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Wally Kozak

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Wally Kozak. Wally is a coaching expert and lifelong learner. His effects on coaching and the game of hockey are far reaching and continue to push in a positive direction.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Coaching is really teaching
- Dangers of over-coaching
- Servant leadership
- Process > Results
- The role of a coach ( Transmit Belief)
- What to look for in a successful bench
- Understanding your "why" and aligning beliefs
- Continued work in the hockey world

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Byron Bader

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Byron Bader. Byron is the founder of Hockey Prospecting. It's a website that has many tools looking at prospective NHL players.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Equivalency points across leagues
- Prospect trends
- What star players look like
- How to think about the tools when scouting

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Adam Jezewski

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Adam Jezewski. Adam is a volunteer parent-coach that is doing a fantastic job creating an environment for his kids and players to grow.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Permission vs Pressure
- Being positive and having fun
- Playing players in different positions
- Delivering practice plans before practice and with video clips
- Developing leaders
- Off-ice work and fun

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CHCS Recap #3 - Koch & Cara

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we recap some presentations from the Columbus Hockey Coaches Summit 2021

Three presenters
- Matt Koch, Character Development: 8U to 14U and Beyond
- Jon Cara, Power Principles of Skating

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CHCS Recap # 2 - Revak, Han, & Rausch

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we recap some presentations from the Columbus Hockey Coaches Summit 2021

Three presenters
- Greg Revak, Angling: For Defense, For Offense
- Jack Han, 2021 NHL Tactics Recap
- Kenny Rausch, Elements of Effective Practice

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CHCS Recap # 1 - Dukart, Caruso + Iffland/Hrabek

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we recap some presentations from the Columbus Hockey Coaches Summit 2021

Three presenters
- Dan Dukart, Transition Hockey
- Dave Caruso, You are a goalie coach!
- Tyler Iffland/Joe Hrabek, Communication with Officials

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Will Scouch

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Will Scouching. Will a scout with a focus on data and providing in depth coverage of NHL prospects

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- How he picked up his eye for the game
- Understanding his scouting reports and why they are organized that way
- Elements of hockey that are hard to teach, but translate up the hockey pyramid
- Areas that can be overlooked by talent evaluators
- Why points aren't everything
- Data that is important for understanding and projecting players

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Petri Karjalainen

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Petri Karjalainen, a Finnish coach who recently finished up with the 03 national team for the past 3 seasons after many years in various ranks of Finnish professional hockey.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Winning WJC gold after being in the relegation round the prior year
- Finnish structure between the club teams and national team
- How development is impacted by added pressures and attention
- How player roles affect their development
- Why rushing development is often the wrong choice
- Skill focuses for improving defense
- Improving Finland's offensive game and goal scoring.

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Cole Anderson

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Cole Anderson. Cole is a data scientist who focuses on goaltending.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- What drives winning
- Creating quality chances
- Goaltending analytics such as goals prevented above average
- Depth vs Angle tradeoff
- Stats behind rebounds and point shots

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Alison Lukan

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Alison Lukan. Alison is a leader in the hockey analytics community and writing community. She's a wonderful person who is driving the sport and coverage of the sport in a positive direction.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Potential changes to hockey culture
- How players should hold their stick
- Storytelling
- Things learned from her experiences in hockey

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Brian Keane

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Brian Keane. Brian Keane runs Prodigy Hockey and works with the Chicago Blackhawks. His unique approaches and eye for the game make this an absolutely fantastic episode. Enjoy!

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Knowledge in the game vs Knowledge of the game
- The meaning of being "Bendy"
- How he operates as a coaches to facilitate player development
- Pressure and increasing sensitivity to pressure

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Topher Scott

Wed, 26 May 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Topher Scott. Topher is an all-star and great advocate for hockey and specifically youth hockey. A great episode for everyone to tune into!

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Best ways to create time and space
- How Andy Miele & Carter Camper were bigger teachers as players to the coaches
- Getting players to a point where they can coach themselves
- Lessons from a year as a hockey director
- Creating great practices and getting the most out of them

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Jamie Rice

Wed, 19 May 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Jamie Rice. Jamie is the head ice hockey coach at Babson College. Jamie has been around the game a long time and has a refreshing perspective that everyone can take something from. You'll enjoy this one!

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Games to teach the game
- Why the whiteboard is overrated
- Understanding why Jamie doesn't know what his team does for on-ice warm up
- Being a hockey parent and a non-hockey parent
- The difference between losing and suffering

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John Luetkemeyer

Wed, 12 May 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with John Luetkemeyer. John is a hockey dad who helped transfer his local Kirkwood Youth Hockey into a model organization. John's passion and energy is infectious. You don't want to miss this one!

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Perspective from a volunteer parent
- Building for not just the top players, but all players
- Why cross ice games became such an integral part of development
- Culture for parents, coaches, and players

The referenced newsletter post on the Hockey IQ Newsletter, "USA Hockey Has Been Preaching Cross-Ice Hockey At The Younger Ages... And They're Right"

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Jon Cara & Jeff Leiter

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Jon Cara & Jeff Leiter. Both are co-workers at The RINK Training Centre in Winnipeg. Jon Cara is the Director of On-Ice Programming & Jeff Leiter is the Director of Sports Science. This created a wonderful conversation with many dynamics and fact based knowledge. It's a can't miss episode if you're into skating and hockey performance.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- What is an efficient skater
- Why the glide is underrated
- Difference between turns - Toe, Punch, and Jam.
- The reason why calf muscles and ankles are the most imporant aspect of skating
- Skating concepts - Shin angles, counter rotations, etc.

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Danny Heath

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Danny Heath. Danny is the founder of Project Hockey, a virtual training community that provides daily work and information for hockey player all over the world.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Starting in Arizona, playing in the USHL, and an injury plagued playing career.
- Epic April Fools prank
- Project Hockey #DoTheWork
- Importance of efficient skating
- Why underhandling the puck can be a bad habit
- How and why Danny is a big believer in using video

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Greg Fargo

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Greg Fargo. Greg is the head coach of the Colgate University's women's hockey program. This is a great episode to think about culture, styles of play, and how to best produce quality young people. This is an episode full of so much wisdom and a can't miss.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- The power of question asking
- Colgate's "We Play Free" motto
- Evolution of coaching styles
- Differences between men's and women's hockey
- Being a life long learner
- Possession hockey

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Travis Martell

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Travis Martell. Travis is owner and operator of Martell Elite Fitness in Kelowna, Britich Columbia, Canada with a specialty in training hockey players. This is an episode dives into off-ice training and how that transfers over onto the ice.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- His experience playing in Germany
- Training during the season
- Training in the off seasons
- Common mistakes when training
- Nutrition
- Load management and ideal times to workout

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Josh Mallory

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Josh Mallory. Josh is an assistant coach with the Brock women's team and is their director of analytics.. This is an episode full of a wealth of practical knowledge and wisdom.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Working with Stathletes and dealing with analytics to drive performance
- Important stats that Josh and the staff track
- Understanding of basic blocks of skating
- What makes a good skater
- Being a bartender for Mitch Marner, Eric Lindros, and more during the summer

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Anthony Donskov

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Anthony Donskov. Anthony is an author, coach, and founder of Donskov Strength & Conditioning in Columbus, Ohio with specialty with training hockey players. This is an episode full of a wealth of practical knowledge and wisdom.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Why hockey is a late specialization sport
- Training young vs experienced athletes
- Practical nutritional guidelines that you can take away
- In season training
- Advice for players, coaches, and parents for training
- Paul Donskov Legacy Scholarship

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Dave Caruso

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Dave Caruso. Dave is the manager of coach education with USA Hockey. An ex-professional coach and goalie coach, Dave has a wealth of experience working in hockey with the professional game and USA hockey.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- How growing up and developing in Georgia helped Dave make it in hockey
- Hockey iQ from a goalie's perspective
- USA Hockey coaching education program and its recent changes
- Working overseas and cultural differences

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Rachel Doerrie

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Rachel Doerrie. Rachel is a writer, researcher, and ex-NHL team consultant and employee for the Devils and Maple Leafs. She's a wealth of knowledge and insight into the game. Her work is on the cutting edge of hockey and is a great listen.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- How she works within the hockey world
- Lineup maximization
- Player development
- Experience with NHL clubs

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Kevin Woodley

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Kevin Woodley. Kevin is a writer with NHL.com working with the Vancouver Canucks covering goaltending. He's a wealth of knowledge in the goal community and the host of InGoal Magazine's podcast where they break down goaltending reads and more.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Goaltending coaches in the Hall-of-Fame
- Goaltending trends
- What is reverse tracking
- History of the goalie coaches

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Scott Wheeler

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Scott Wheeler. Scott is a professional hockey writer with TheAthletic, covering NHL prospects. A wealth of knowledge and expertise distilled into digestible material. You're in for a treat.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Growing as a writer
- His experience coaching
- The Gifted Series and how he appreciates the details of the game
- Embedding himself in the stories - living with prospects and going into both bubbles

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Martin St Louis

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Martin "Marty" St Louis. Martin is a hall-of-fame player turned youth coach. He's coached with his kids at the youth level and has a great understanding of development from a holistic view. So many golden nuggets for players, coaches, parents, and fan. You'll need a notebook and a pen to soak up all the knowledge.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Playing in the future
- Hardware vs Software
- Developing the mental side of the game
- How modern coaches are teaching players

EasyCrease:
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Rhys Jessop

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Rhys Jessop. Rhys is a professional hockey scout, formerly of the Florida Panthers.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Breaking down hockey IQ into 2 areas - Creativity & Problem Solving
- His journey from blogging to full time NHL scouting
- How models have evolved and are being used by professionals
- Why looking for and adding context is important
- Video scouting vs Live viewings

Follow Rhys Jessop on Twitter @Thats_Offside

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Scott Powers

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Scott Powers. Scott is the senior writer at TheAthletic.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Writing 'Belfry Hockey' with Darryl Belfry
- Covering hockey in Chicago, the Blackhawks (NHL) + Steel (USHL)
- Scott's journey to covering hockey

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Rob Schremp

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Rob Schremp. Rob is a professional hockey player and owner of 44 Vision Hockey, a mentorship program that utilizes video and many other resources to help players grow their game.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Importance of routes for hockey players
- The secret to a great pair of hands
- How to think about the game to increase offense
- Practicing with purpose and studying game film

Follow Rob Schremp on Twitter @RobSchremp. You can find 44 Vision Hockey on their website

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JD Burke

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with JD Burke. JD is the Managing Editor for EP Rinkside. Within his role, JD has access to some of the biggest and brightest in the hockey scouting community.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- The process of scouting
- What mistakes are reasonable
- How to properly evaluate your own performance
- Realism in evaluation and expectation

Book recommendations:
- To Have and Have Not by Ernest Hemingway
Here is the link to the full book recommendation list from past guests over at our website

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Ian Beckenstein

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Ian Beckenstein. Ian has held a bunch of jobs and become a valuable member of the Laval Rocket's family and also created his own community around video coaches. He has worked with the IIHF helping referees perform at the highest level, including World Championships and World Juniors tournaments. Ian understand the behind the scenes look of professional hockey. A great episode on many levels.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Working with the IIHF referees at premier events such as the World Juniors
- Value of statistics and creating valuable resources
- Career advice that transcends beyond sports
- How staff need development time just like players
- Building a community around video coaches

Book recommendations:
- Grit by Angela Duckworth
Here is the link to the full book recommendation list from past guests over at our website

Follow Ian on Twitter @IBeecks + @Video_Coaches & Ian's "The Video Coach's Space" newsletter

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Kenny Rausch

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Kenny Rausch. Kenny is the USA Hockey Youth Director and responsible for creating positive change. As a player, he walked onto the Boston University hockey team, worked his way up to become the Beanpot MVP and won a national title his Senior season. As a coach, Kenny has worked with the best minds across the globe and been a driver for positive change from the ADM model to eliminating icing on the PK at the youth level. He's an expert, great story teller, and all around great person to be involved in youth athletics. Grab a notebook and be prepared to learn something.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Walking onto BU as a true freshman due to Keith Tkachuk.
- How much time a player touches the puck per game
- Athletic Development through the ages
- When to pick a position
- Understanding how the USNDTP prioritizes their development time
- Why the USA hockey coaching curriculums are world leading
- Unreal stories involving Rasmus Dahlin, Chris Kunitz, and more

Book recommendations:
- Endurance by Alfred Lansing
- Never Die Easy by Walter Payton
Here is the link to the full book recommendation list from past guests over at our website

Follow Kenny on Twitter @USARausch

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Ross MacLean

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Ross MacLean. Ross is a worldwide traveler and sportsman. From playing hockey in Mexico City to learning from the foremost Sports Institute in Finland to coaching Cale Makar. An expert in Long Term Athlete Development and understanding the hockey landscape across the globe. From a skills candidate to years as the head scout at the International Scouting Service, Ross is a great perspective. You'll enjoy this episode, we guarantee it.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Studying at the Sports Institute of Finland
- Traveling to play hockey and represent Canada in the Pan-America game in Mexico
- Passing along his expertise to youth coaches and organizations
- Long Term Athletic Development and how specialization too early can ruin an athlete
- Enacting change in youth hockey in Canada
- How to scout and find great fits for hockey teams

Book recommendations:
- Range by David Epstein
- The Sports Gene by David Epstein
Here is the link to the full book recommendation list from past guests over at our website

Follow Ross on Twitter @RossMacLean & check out his website MacLeanHockey.com & Instagram @MacLeanHockey

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Darryl Belfry

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Darryl Belfry. Darryl is a world renowned skills coach with clients that win cups and NHL awards season after season - including Patrick Kane, Auston Matthews, John Tavares, etc. Currently he is working with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Steel organizations. His expertise is being released to the masses through his new book "Belfry Hockey". Be sure to pick up a copy! Link below. Greg & Dan both have Darryl as their largest influence on their coaching and skill development philosophies. Fantastic conversation that we all wish went longer.

Buy Darryl's book over on Amazon

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- How Darryl watches the game
- Teaching youth and professional players
- Questioning assumptions and the value of doing your own research
- The 88 Summit in the summer with top NHL players (0% chance that team would be cap compliant)
- Power in sharing clips with players
- Skills for youth players
- Much, much, much more

Follow Darryl on Instagram and twitter @BelfryHockey & at BelfryHockey.com

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Hiroki Wakabayashi

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Hiroki Wakabayashi. Hiroki originally from Osaka, Japan and is owner of World Hockey Lab. He travels all over the world putting on goalie camps while also working with USA hockey in the Goalie Development Leader. Hiroki learned from Francois Allaire, a goaltending coach legend and many other along his worldwide journey. There are so many great things about Hiroki that you'll love. This is a can't miss episode.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Getting his start in Japan
- Traveling and working worldwide with players
- Goaltending techniques such as the RVH and Box Control
- His research into goal scoring and goaltending
- How lesson during hockey have directly affected his ability to fight cancer

Book recommendations:
- The inner Game of Tennis by Tim Galloway
- Legacy by James Kerr
Here is the link to the full book recommendation list from past guests over at our website

Follow Hiroki on twitter @Coach_Hiroki & check out his WorldHockeyLab.com with his proprietary research.

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Nick Petraglia

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Nick Petraglia. Nick is the executive VP for the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets and former Miami University hockey every hat- man. Having learned from some of the best in hockey, Nick brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this conversation. A leader in college and youth hockey + overall great person. We are really excited to share this episode with you.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- His experience with goalie guru Mitch Korn
- Hockey's role in creating great people
- How taking ownership
- The excitement for hockey in Central Ohio
- 'The Brotherhood' culture at Miami University

Book recommendations:
- Leading With The Heart by Coach K
- Legacy by James Kerr
- Leading With The Heart by Phil Jackson
Here is the link to the full book recommendation list from past guests over at our website

Follow Nick on twitter @NickPetraglia

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Mitch Brown

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Mitch Brown. Mitch has a depth of knowledge that is elite. He was a writer with the Athletics and now writes for EP Rinkside, the premium arms of Elite Prospects. While never playing himself, Mitch has accumulated and elite understanding of the game through a thirstful curiosity. For those that want to gain a deep understanding of a scout's eye or just want to have a technical conversation around skills, this is a can't miss episode.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Learning the game without having personally played
- His writing approach and tactics
- Transferable skills and translatable skills (Reference article for Mavrik Bourque)
- What Mitch looks for in prospective players
- How players can create advantages
- Which skills plays should have at various ages to have the best change of success

Book recommendations:
- Range by David Epstein
Here is the link to the full book recommendation list from past guests over at our website

Follow Mitch on Twitter @MitchLBrown & his work on EP Rinkside

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Sean Tierney

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Sean Tierney. Sean is the director of analytics for the Hamilton Bulldogs and the owner of Charting Hockey. His experience with numbers started in his dad's sports card shop and evolved into the large presence that he know is known for. A leader in the analytics charge and overall great person. We are really excited to share this episode with you.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- How a political science major and former teacher got into hockey analytics
- What drives winning
- How analytics plays a role in a hockey organization
- The difference between strong link vs weak link games
- Lineup creation and allocation of talent

Here is the link to the full book recommendation list from past guests over at our website

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TJ Manastersky

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with TJ Manastersky. TJ is the head coach at Culley College outside of Boston, MA. He is a thought leader in college hockey and serial winner. His coaching is cutting edge. Very well spoken and intelligent. We are very excited to release this episode.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Empower players
- Bottom up coaching
- Recruiting talent that whispers
- Strength based growth
- Creating an optimal environment for growth
- Why Europeans are coming over to play NCAA hockey

Follow TJ on twitter @TJManastersky & his "My Coaching Project" website

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Jack Han

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Jack Han. Jack is a former assistant coach with the Toronto Marlies and has worked closely with many or the current Toronto Maple Leafs, including skills coach Darryl Belfry. He is an intelligent person who is a modern day renaissance man. This was a really enjoyable conversation and we know you'll enjoy it.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- His role in developing Pierre Engvall
- Experience and lessons from working with the elite hockey coaches and players
- Why his marketing degree is more valuable than anything else
- The direction hockey is headed
- Common denominator among the elite in hockey
- Working with the powerhouse McGill woman's hockey program

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Dwayne Blais

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Dwayne Blais. Dwayne is out of London, Ontario and is the owner to TPH Hockey & NSDA. Both are great resource for hockey players of all ages. Dwayne also serves as the skills coach for the Washington Capitals. He's seen just about everything and is a hockey parent as well. His story about his experience as a hockey parent is one to remember. Such as fun and wide ranging conversation. Absolute blast.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- The differences between levels and development necessary to raise players from where they are to where they want to be
- Working within the team structure as a skills coach
- What makes the elite players different from anyone else
- Why players that are coddled at an early age struggle later in their careers
- The direction hockey is going
- Keys for working with players of all ages and skills

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Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre. JLGP is originally from Montreal and born to immigrant parents that came to Canada from Haiti. He played in the NHL and in Europe before coming back to Columbus, Ohio where he now is a part of the CBJ broadcast team. JLGP has great insight from the playing, coaching, broadcasting, and parenting side of the game. You're going to like this episode, we guarantee it.

JLGP is a fun conversation. A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Importance of playing other sports
- Advice for hockey parents
- Nervousness and difficulty transitioning into the broadcasting world
- Favorite & Least favorite NHL coaches
- The time he dangled Scott Stevens before ripping a goal past Martin Brodeur in order to fulfil a promise to his father. Check out the goal here

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Jim Midgley

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Jim Midgley. Jim is a coach who has worked with some truly remarkable hockey players - MacKinnon, Druoin, Fucale, Ehlers, Hischier, and Meier. Now working over in Germany and having experience from hockey Canada. This is a great hockey conversation you'll enjoy..

Jim covers a lot of ground. A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Difference between junior hockey players and professional players
- What coaches and scouts are looking for
- Germany as a hockey country
- Challenging players by learning new positions
- Using analytics within the team environment to improve performance

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Dave Starman

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Dave Starman. You probably know Dave already from his presence in USA hockey or TV production for the NCAA and World Junior tournament. Dave is well connect in the hockey community and shares the best ideas from the highest hockey coaching ranks.

Dave is a great hockey person to talk with. His passion, knowledge, and care shine. A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- How to watch and study hockey
- Great hockey parents
- Coaching youth hockey
- Using video to enhance learning
- Definition of a modern defenseman
- Why goalies make great coaches
- Allowing and encouraging players to take ownership of their development

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Pat Malloy

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Pat Malloy. Pat has held a bunch of positions that have put him in unique positions to learn from research, test theories, and apply the best ideas on some of the best hockey players on the planet.

Pat is a deep thinker who will get you thinking about how you can best help your players. A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- The difference between the AHL and NHL
- Challenging players to see the game through a different lens
- Creating situations where players can be collaborative in finding solutions
- Understanding how players can start to dictate & manipulate rather than react
- Getting away from cone based drills
- Defining positive vs negative plays

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Dave Ries

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Dave Ries. Dave coaches at Brooks School, an elite prep school in Massachusetts.

Dave is an articulate coach who is blazing a path in teaching hockey sense and hockey IQ to players. A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- When to start training hockey sense.
- Importance of video when preparing for practice
- Meeting the players where they are in order to foster growth
- What separates the best from the rest
- The awareness required to achieve excellence
- Why players should watch more hockey and less highlights

Instagram + Twitter - @RiesD19
Website - BuildHockeySense.com

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Ted Suihkonen

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Ted Suihkonen. Ted coaches for HC Lokomotiv in Russia as a professional skills coach & consultant. Ted has an interesting journey that started in Minnesota, led to stops in Alaska, Norway and Sweden, and has landed him in Yaroslaval, Russia.

Ted is an innovator on the forefront of Hockey IQ being integrated into ice hockey training. A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Differences between Europe and North America
- Allowing chaos in practice and empowering players to find solutions
- Using video in training for players to visualize themselves
- Studying history to become a better coach
- The importance of players having a journal

In the near future Ted will be hosting mentorship programs for coaches and players. Make sure to look out for that.

Follow Ted on twitter @Suihkonen77
Check out Ted's website - SuihkonenHockey.com

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Connor Cadaret

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Connor Cadaret. Connor for the Stouffville hockey association and recently was promoted to work with the OJHL team.

Connor is a player-first coach who is very thoughtful. We enjoyed this conversation and know you will too. There is something for every player, parent, and coach.

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Jared Lavender

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Jared Lavender. Jared coaches for the Cleveland Jr Jacks youth hockey program.

Jared is a great person and hockey coach. You'll love this episode if you're a player, parent, or fellow coach. There is something for every hockey person.

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