Ep.232 | Is Strength Training Safe for Kids? Myths, Long-Term Athletic Development & Early Specialization Risks"
In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we dive deep into youth strength training, long-term athletic development, and the dangers of early specialization.Inspired by the PERFORM podcast...
6 Apr 202553min
Ep.231 | Showcase Tournaments, The OHL Cup and OHL Draft
This episode of the podcast is brought to you by The Coaches Site LIVE! Join PowerTech June 12-14 at University of Michigan Ann Arbour for TCS LIVE 2025 - the premier coaching event of the year. Visit...
30 Mar 202549min
Ep.230 | Consulting & Guidance Through Youth Hockey + Is the CHL Taking Over the NCAA?
In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we break down:How to get the RIGHT hockey advice—who should players trust? (6:30)Is the CHL taking over NCAA hockey? A serious look at how NCAA co...
23 Mar 202544min
Ep.229 | AAA, Prep, High School Hockey: Which Path is Best? + The Truth About Youth Training & Skill Gaps
In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we dive into the AAA vs Prep vs High School debate, youth hockey training culture, and the skill gap illusion. Parents, players, and coaches all n...
16 Mar 202559min
Ep.228 | Parenting & Mental Toughness in Hockey & Why Today’s Athletes Struggle
This episode of the podcast is brought to you by The Coaches Site LIVE! Join PowerTech June 12-14 at University of Michigan Ann Arbour for TCS LIVE 2025 - the premier coaching event of the year. Visit...
9 Mar 20251h 4min
Ep.227 | Police & Hockey Parents, Coaching Expectations & Why Good People Quit Youth Sports
In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we tackle three of the biggest issues in youth hockey today: extreme parent behavior, unrealistic coaching expectations, and why good people are l...
2 Mar 20251h 5min
Ep.226 | Parents Screaming at Coaches, Coddling Kids, & The Phone Problem
Parents Behaving Badly in Youth Hockey & The Phone Problem No One Talks About-In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we break down two major challenges in youth hockey: overinvolved par...
23 Feb 202531min
Ep.225 | Hockey Genetics, Youth Hockey Decisions, and What Makes a Great Athlete
In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we tackle the factors shaping young athletes, from genetic influence to key decision-making moments in youth hockey. This episode is packed with i...
16 Feb 202556min
