SHORT SHIFTS - SHOWCASES vs. TOURNAMENTS
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to know what’s up with all the showcases these days?! The guys talk about the overuse of the word “showcase” (especially for the younger ages), and reminis...
1 Des 202310min
SHORT SHIFTS - SMALL AREA GAMES
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Topher asks Vechs to share some of his favorite small area games in practices. Since Vechs loves anything that encourages epic battles and competition, there”s some gr...
29 Nov 202310min
Episode 288 - A Youth Organization Blueprint
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, the boys are flying solo and talking all about building a strong youth organization culture. Topher has (re) kick-started The Hockey Think Tank and is...
27 Nov 202359min
SHORT SHIFTS - TRYOUTS
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to talk about tryouts! What the process should look like, how many tryouts are needed, how to handle posting results, what kind of feedback, if any, should...
24 Nov 202310min
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO GET FASTER
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph’s topic for Vechs is - How To Get Faster? Speed is such a huge part of the game and the guys talk about some of the ways that players can get faster, and things t...
22 Nov 202310min
Episode 287 - Gordie Stafford
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we welcome Gordie Stafford from Shattuck-St. Mary’s. After a successful professional career, Gordie has built the premier women’s program including 9 ...
20 Nov 20231h 27min
SHORT SHIFTS - INTRODUCING VIDEO
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode of The Hockey Think Tank podcast, Vechs wants to talk about using video for development, how and when to introduce it, what it looks like at different ages, and how pla...
17 Nov 202310min
SHORT SHIFTS - D RETRIEVALS
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph’s topic for Vechs is - D RETRIEVALS! Since having the ability to break the puck out is an important skill, they talk tips and tricks for defensemen to get pucks o...
15 Nov 202310min
