Let's Talk Mental Skills for Coaches, Parents, & Players With Guest David Franco, Mental Performance Coach - EP 350
This week Topher and Jeff talk with David Franco, Mental Performance Coach for the Texas Rangers, where he was part of their '23 World Series Championship. Franco played baseball at the D1 Level for M...
3 Feb 20251h 9min
FRIDAY FACEOFF - IS ANY PLAYER ABOVE THE TEAM STANDARD?!
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about upholding team standards and rules for every player, no matter their skill. We use a recent event involving Brayden Point from the Tampa Bay...
31 Jan 202513min
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO END PRACTICE
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to talk about how to end practice to get the players fired up and excited for the next one. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every lis...
29 Jan 202510min
Resources for Those Looking to Foster A Positive Environment With Guest John O’Sullivan, Changing The Game Project Founder - EP 349
This week Topher and Jeff talk with John O’Sullivan, founder of Changing The Game Project. His company’s mission is to provide those involved in any youth sport with the resources they need to create ...
27 Jan 20251h 6min
FRIDAY FACEOFF - COMMUNITY VS PROFESSIONAL MODEL?!
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to debate utilizing the community model vs the professional model for youth hockey by comparing Minnesota and Massachusetts stats. We’ve got STRONG feelin...
24 Jan 202511min
SHORT SHIFTS - D TOUCHES ON THE BREAKOUT
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about the habits and concepts that can help defense break the puck out. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download...
22 Jan 202510min
Living With Intention, Dealing With the Emotions of Getting Cut, & Community-Based Hockey With Guest PJ Atherton, Former Pro Player - EP 348
This week Topher and Jeff talk with PJ Atherton, former college and professional hockey player. Atherton grew up playing Minnesota hockey and joins us this episode to talk about how the community-base...
20 Jan 20251h 14min
FRIDAY FACEOFF - HOW TO HANDLE PLAYER SELECTION?!
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to discuss how to handle cutting players: should it be posted online or done in person? Let’s dive into the emotions and best practices of player selectio...
17 Jan 202511min
