#55 Why Relationships Matter Most in Coaching with Bill Kangas

#55 Why Relationships Matter Most in Coaching with Bill Kangas

In this episode of the USA Hockey Podcast, host Zack Nowak sits down with Bill Kangas, head coach at NCAA Division III Williams College and one of the longest tenured coaches in college hockey.

Coach Kangas reflects on more than four decades behind the bench and shares the lessons that shaped his approach to coaching and player development. The conversation explores the value of multi-sport participation, why individual sports can build accountability, and how coaches can create environments where players learn to think and react rather than simply follow systems.

Kangas also discusses how coaching has evolved over time, the importance of building trust and relationships with players, and why reflection and communication are critical tools for team culture. He explains how his program uses weekly player reflections to support athlete well-being, development, and honest dialogue.

For coaches at every level, this conversation offers practical insight into teaching the game, developing people, and creating an environment where athletes can thrive both on and off the ice.

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#62 Madison Packer: Leadership On and Off the Ice

#62 Madison Packer: Leadership On and Off the Ice

On this episode of the USA Hockey Podcast, we’re joined by former professional hockey player and longtime captain Madison Packer. Madison reflects on growing up playing hockey in Detroit, her path to ...

25 Aug 53min

#61 Anya Packer: Growing the Women’s Game

#61 Anya Packer: Growing the Women’s Game

On this episode of the USA Hockey Podcast, host Zack Nowak is joined by former professional player, executive and coach Anya Packer to discuss her journey through hockey and the continued growth of th...

18 Aug 45min

#60 Rick DiPietro: Developing the Complete Goaltender

#60 Rick DiPietro: Developing the Complete Goaltender

Former NHL goaltender Rick DiPietro joins host Zack Nowak on the USA Hockey Podcast to reflect on his journey from youth hockey to the NHL and share what he has learned about developing goaltenders an...

13 Aug 47min

#59 Building a Mentally Healthy Hockey Culture with Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach

#59 Building a Mentally Healthy Hockey Culture with Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach

In the final episode from Mental Health Awareness Month, the USA Hockey Podcast welcomes special host Abby Woodford back again for a thoughtful conversation with Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach of West Virgin...

12 Jun 44min

#58 Building a Healthier Mental Game with Dr. Erica Force

#58 Building a Healthier Mental Game with Dr. Erica Force

In this Mental Health Awareness Month episode of the USA Hockey Podcast, host Zack Nowak and co-host Abby Woodford are joined by Dr. Erica Force, a lead psychological services provider with the U.S. O...

28 Mai 47min

#57 Parenting the Athlete with Dr. Sue Schimmel and Maureen Breeze

#57 Parenting the Athlete with Dr. Sue Schimmel and Maureen Breeze

Dr. Sue Schimmel and Maureen Breeze join the USA Hockey Podcast, with Abby Woodford serving as special guest co-host, to discuss how parents can support athletes through pressure, burnout, failure and...

12 Mai 1h 11min

#56 Growing the Game, One Player at a Time with Darren Elliott

#56 Growing the Game, One Player at a Time with Darren Elliott

On this episode of the USA Hockey Podcast, host Zack Nowak is joined by Darren Elliott, former NHL goaltender, broadcaster, and VP of Hockey Programming and Facility Operations for the Vegas Golden Kn...

5 Mai 47min

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