Ep.120 | Practice Players and Priming Performance
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric cover the topic of “practice players” and pregame routines. They start by answering a listener question on how to convert quality play in practice to be effe...
5 Feb 20231h 24min
Ep.119 | Managing the Hype Machine
With recent events and media stories in hockey, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss the media hype machine in sports. They touch on some of the controversies, the media’s need for a story, how to distin...
29 Jan 20231h 12min
Ep.118 | Champion Mindset with Adam Bennett *BONUS RELEASE*
Former 2nd overall OHL pick and 6th overall NHL pick, Adam Bennett, joins the podcast for this bonus release! Adam is a former player, current player advisor, and certified mindset coach. He works wit...
25 Jan 20231h 11min
Ep.117 | Common Parent Concerns
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric reflect on some of their recent parent conversations to address the most common concerns voiced in the hockey community. They take a deep dive into coaching,...
22 Jan 20231h 17min
Ep.116 | Behind the Curtains of Hockey Trades
With the CHL trade deadline passing, Coach Andy and Coach Eric analyze and discuss trades in hockey. They compare the trade process to player transfers in the NCAA, the positive and negative reasons f...
15 Jan 20231h 9min
Ep.115 | Having A Strong Second Half
Going into the new year, Coach Andy and Coach Eric share tips on having a strong second half. Outside of skill development, they discuss other key soft skills that you should focus on to make a differ...
8 Jan 20231h 8min
Ep.114 | Learning from Other Nations
Inspired by the 2023 World Junior Championships, Coach Andy and Coach Eric reflect on the development systems of other nations. They cover why smaller population centers can be competitive with big ho...
1 Jan 202353min
Ep.113 | Progressive Youth Hockey Development Methods with Coach Andy
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss some of the most popular trends in youth hockey development. They cover coaching strategies behind the bench, the philosophies behind shaping players...
25 Des 20221h 8min
