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23 Feb 2022
Dan Tangnes
00:50:00
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with EV Zug head coach Dan Tangnes. Fresh off an NL Championship season, we have a winding conversation on all things hockey.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Growing up in Norway, playing in Sweden, and coaching in Switzerland - The importance of off-ice aspects of life and preparation - Difference in structure between North America and Europe - Player's owning their game and process - Creating systems and clarity in his player's minds - Allowing players to make mistakes - Importance of playing multiple sporting while growing up - Why angling is a valuable skill - Using sleep as a competitive advantage
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with EasyCrease Founder and goalie coach, Neil Conway
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - How goaltending is like golf - Key skills that go into quality hockey goaltending - The mental side of the position - Why trying harder is not normally the best answer to struggles - Modern day coaching techniques - Question asking for improvement - Evolution of goaltending
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Alyssa Gagliardi.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - The rondo for hockey - How to teach skills - Boys vs Girls hockey - How to develop creativity - Coaching decision-making vs execution - Going beyond the ice to improve player development on-ice - Pivoting at the lower vs higher levels - Rod Brind'Amor's authenticity
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Nick Bowins
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Growing the game of hockey - Finding joy in the game of hockey - Details and elements he loves from the Hockey IQ Newsletter - How and why routes lead to space - Weakside D activation - Details we love from players around the NHL (Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Brayden Point, Artemi Panarin, Adam Fox, Zach Werenski, Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, Johnny Gaudreau, Troy Terry, Clayton Keller, and more)
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Ed Zdolshek.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Why he wore a Dominik Hasek mask - Hockey IQ from a goalie's perspective - Developing goalies - Mindset and mental strength - Self-reflection and ability to move forward with a clear mind - Tricks for shooters to score more goals and make the goalie's job difficult - Puck positioning's role in reading the shooter - Ed's journey from attempting to create clones of himself to finding ways to help each player find their own best game
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we flip the script, and Greg is interviewed by former guest Gus Katsaros.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Skills within systems when scouting/talent evaluation - Left-handed shooter's cheat code - Why point shots suck - - - - - -
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Russ Sinkewich of The Ohio Hockey Project (OHP).
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - When a player should leave to go to the next level - Becoming an elite learner - How to be a student of the game - Life skills learned translating to on-ice performance - Why the saying, “You dont score goal from the weight room” is really dumb. - Importance of nuitrition - Asking yourself, "What do I need to improve?" - Working with a sports psychologist and his impact - The importance of coaches relaying clarity to players, parents, etc.
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with professional player development coach, David Laszlo.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Coaching coaches - Constraints to drive and accelerate player development - Why asking questions is so valuable - How the best question in hockey can illuminate where players are in their development - Going beyond the sweat test - Teaching and learning skating - The importance of vocabulary usage - Using colored pucks in practice - How stories are powerful - Warming up for games with games - The when and why behind picking a position
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Director of Player Development, Justin Blaszak.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Building and sustaining a skating development program within a hockey organizaiton - Using the USA Hockey tracking capabilities to improve practice design - Phasing practices and the season - How video has enhanced their player development - Communication with players and parents - Themes being used to enhance development and give quality communication to players and parents - Creating an environment that fosters growth
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Tomas Pacina. Tomas is a long time development coach in development and recently finished coaching the Czech WNT at the 2022 Olympics.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Tomas' Czech women's team moving from survival to domination - Team tactics and individual skill development within team building - Learning from Dave King, Mike Johnston, Wally Kozak, Darryl Belfry, etc. - Working as a skills coach, including working with Jerome Iginla - Issues within skating and what quality skating looks like - Puck positioning to effect skating development - Training slow vs training fast - Feel learning
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with professional player and mental coach, Jacob Newton.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Dealing with abuse as a child and its long term effects - Making decisions and their effects on his life - Turning internally rather than externally - Separating himself and his athletic identity - How to snap out of poor thoughts and thought processes - Tools to build mental tolerance and mental strength - The power of deep breathing - Self-love - Maturing and becoming a better person
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with strength and conditioning coach, Matt Howatt.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Where the bench press fits in a hockey player's off-ice routine - Hip Abduction vs Adduction - What correlates from the gym to on the ice - Benefits of tumbling - Poking fun at Greg & Matt's playing career
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with elite coach developer, Kristen Dieffenbach.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Helping athletes become their own best coach - Creating sustainable motivation - Exploring self and controlling emotions - Best coaching practices, backed up with research - How USA Hockey is leading the world in coach education and support - Using competition to further development - Long Term Athlete Development - Going beyond athletic identity
Vladislav Bespomoschnov + Mark O’Sullivan (Pavel Datsyuk)
01:02:04
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Vladislav Bespomoschnov + Mark O’Sullivan. Together they worked together on a research study, 'Pavel Datsyuk: Learning, Development, and Becoming the "Magic Man."'
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Anatoly Tarasov's influence - Pavel Datsyuk's hockey path - Pavel adapting his game given his constraints and restrictions - Learning within development, not through development - Importance of honest self evaluation and analytical self-thinking - Coaching and teaching tools and tactics - Knowledge about the game vs knowledge in the game
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Jimmy Mullin.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Why being a good teammate is key in player development - Teaching at the USNTDP - Hard skill vs soft skill - Building trust - "Own your development" - Teaching repeatable hockey - What it's like at the USNTDP - How hockey players should spend their development dollar
Don’t throw everything at the player all at once!!!
Identifying the main problem. Not the obvious things
Athlete centered coaching
24k players in Germany. Compared to 1.8m soccer players
Can’t select much. Required to develop
Talent = playing + having fun. Might be best official or coach.
Sport helps create good citizens
Creating development programs
2016 Germany got a new president and did a revamp. Created PowerPlayer26
Allocation of money based on 5 star system. Building the infrastructure of the 60 clubs in the program. 110 clubs total in Germany.
Planet learning + 4 levels of coaching. 11 days to complete level 1
Using data and science to elevate german hockey
Sports psychology projects. Looking at fears and how they regenerate.
National body being the neutral party to transfer knowledge to everyone
Using sense arena to help processing speeds
3 main reason why coaches say they lost… (1) Not efficient, (2) bad mental space, (3) weren’t ready physically
25 May 2022
Joel Jackson
00:56:50
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Joel Jackson, performance coach with the Edmonton Oilers.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Joel Jackson Community Weight Room - Benefits of the bench press for hockey players - Balancing pushing and pulling exercises - Heart rate response while skating - Work/Rest ratios - Managing stress and athletic loads - Off ice testing and KPIs - Stair training and conditioning for hockey players
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey coach Parker Burgess.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - The importance of character in recruiting and player evaluations - Organizational alignment - Structure of a week to build through a week and season - Details within hockey - Data tracking for hockey coaches and players
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey coach David Urquhart.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - How a coach approaches planning for a season and roster - The importance of players leading and setting a standard - Modeling behavior - Creating a development focused environment - The value of processes for players - Leadership
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with coach and teacher, Eric Titterud.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Hows of coaching - Practical tips and tricks for coaches - Teaching through athletic feel - Being a good teammate - Benefits of young players using small ice - Why keep away is the best hockey activity - Using technology within hockey development - Players self organizing
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with skills coach Kenny McCudden.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Working with over 125,000 players - Playing and practicing with pace - Development through the ages... Fundamentals, fundamentals, and fundamentals - Athlete first, hockey player second - Using small spaces - Training skating - Hockey pet peeves
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Will Scouch of Scouching scouting services.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Imposter syndrome - Deception and manipulation - Connor Bedard vs Adam Fantilli - Seamus Casey & cerebral players - Trying hockey tactics and concepts in adult league - Increasing in scoring coming from mainly NHL defenders increase their offense
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Smaht Scouting founder and scout, Josh Tessler.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Starting and developing Smaht Scouting - Evaluating hockey players - What scouts look for in hockey players - Player tracking and focus on goalie tracking specifically - Going beyond just on ice performance
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with skills coach Keith Mizwicki
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Quantifying game performance beyond goals/assists - Creating personalized improvement plans with video examples - How to build up and improve future performance - Using video to mesh with feel based learning - Training players at different age groups - 3 V's of off ice shooting - Route structures
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with skills and development coach Brian Slugocki.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Structuring practices for youth and all the way to the NHL - Gamifying practice and CLA (Constraints Led Approach) - The age when you can see who wants to play hockey vs being a hockey player - Learning processes and how to teach effectively - Knowledge of the game vs knowledge in the game - Question asking for coaches - Learning principles and how they can be applied to maximized coach effectiveness - How to give feedback
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with player and skills coach JC Campagna
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Training while growing up in non-traditional hockey markets - Impact of roller hockey in allowing him to develop his skills - Messing with goalies to score more goals - What a normal day training consisted of - Reading opponents feet - How to read a 2v1
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Philadelphia Flyer's reporter and NHL reporter, Charlie O'Connor.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Analytics and why the Neutral zone is the most important - Evolutions of team Penalty Kill systems - Evaluation players - Team Building
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with analytics guru, Nathan De Lara.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Using machine learning to breakdown play - His award-winning analytics research - Value of Power Play passing and structure (Box +1 vs 1-3-1) - Having analytics help see nuance - Looking at goaltenders and their rebounds - How hockey can look to soccer analytics for the next frontier
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Tomas Pacina. Tomas is a long time development coach in development and recently started working as a consultant, including with the Toronto Maple Leafs
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Relieving team pressure. What if we don't win? - Acceptance and embracing reality for peak performance - Importance of organizational and team alignment - How setting a vision makes future decisions simple - Playing pace while also playing with a possession style - Giving feedback and on-bench communication - Structuring practice - Getting the most out of the people
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Andre Lacroix. Andre is the WHA all-time leading scorer and long-time coach. Having grown up in Quebec and had a long career in North America, Andre has a wealth of wisdom and stories. A great friend with Gordie Howe + Bobby Hull and many other well-known players and managers. We even dive into his contract with McDonalds founder, Ray Kroc!
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Growing up and developing in Quebec before moving to the OHL Peterborough Petes and leading the OHL in point for 2 straight years. - How the game should be played - Playing with a straight blade - 1974 Summit Series where Andre was T-3 in Canada scoring with Gordie Howe. - How to pass - Building chemistry with linemates - Why Andre refused to name team captains in youth hockey
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Emily Curlett, Coach and Girls Hockey Ambassador at Ohio AAA Blue Jackets and player at THE Ohio State University.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Evolution as a new coach - Developing a work ethic - The importance of giving players permission - Personalizing practice - How coaching helps active players improve - Preparation for practices and games, particularly mentally going through situations - Players should be more demanding and ask more questions - Reframing mental self-talk
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Adam Nicholas. Adam is the founder of Stride Envy Hockey and is currently director of hockey development with the Montreal Canadiens.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - War of Cognition - Where skills coaching is now and where it should be going - How to teach Hockey IQ - Player development - What hockey actually is and how to build skills to get better at hockey - Player centered development - Teaching offense instead of teaching defense - Why Adam has moved away from teaching techniques
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Andre Lacroix. Andre is the WHA all-time leading scorer and long-time coach. Having grown up in Quebec and had a long career in North America, Andre has a wealth of wisdom and stories. A great friend with Gordie Howe + Bobby Hull and many other well-known players and managers. We even dive into his contract with McDonalds founder, Ray Kroc!
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Providing a positive development environment - Why Andre would scrimmage every practice - Players dealing with adversity and owning their issues - The importance of playing multiple sports - Better overtime rules - Negotiating his own contracts - His book, "After the Second Snowfall"
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Matt Deschamps. Matt is the associate head coach of the Chicago Steel and has been a coach with fantastic experience from all over the globe..
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - How to take in and process information - Making the most of practice and choosing great activities/drills - Creating a developmental environment - How to avoid creating "practice players" - Developing modern defensemen - Benefits of collaborative teaching - How to maximize video sessions
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Adam Nicholas. Adam is the founder of Stride Envy Hockey and is currently director of hockey development with the Montreal Canadiens.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Creating predictability with teammates - Testing to understand a player's ability to recall - Why scanning is the vital skill and habit - Principle based coaching - Understanding the reason behind "practice players" - Fostering an environment for player development - Adam's defensive skating system and why he wouldn't create it today - Tournaments vs skills coaches in the summer
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Gabe Zelico.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Decision fatigue - The causes of burnout and overcoming burnout - Self-defeating vs self-up lifting behaviors and attitudes - The science behind why "taking a breath" is so powerful - Reason why meditation and journaling is so powerful - Pros/Cons of Themes vs Goals - The monotony of excellence - Long term parent/child relationships
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Matt Koch. Matt is head coach of the University of Akron, level 5 USA Hockey, and has wonderful stories from all levels and abilities of the game. We were excited to have Matt on as podcast guest for episode #100!
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Why and how Matt gains trust - How the game has evolved since the 1970s to today - Coaching at every level from U8 to college - Life & Coaching lessons and tactics - Player/Coach relationship building - Life University. Coaching for life
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Mike Bonelli. Mike does is all in hockey and has great experiences to share from his time in youth hockey!
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Lessons as a hockey ambassador - Actual coaching skills and tools - Coaching education evolution - Martin St Louis coaching journey and why he's great - What learning looks like vs what we think learning looks like - Mike's experience as a hockey dad - The big difference between the players that train and prepare vs those that don't
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Colton Sipperley and Ronan Keenan, both are current players who have truly gone about owning their development and had fantastic results.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - How and why scanning completely changed Colton's game and took him from healthy scratch to top-6 mainstay - How Ronan went about breaking down video and puck touches - Being better defensively actually leads to better offense - Process of getting desired results - Details of playing the bumper on the power play - Puck management - The difference between having skills and actually utilizing those skills
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Wade Russell.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Constaints-Lead Approach within coaching - Empowering player for technique development - Question asking within coaching - Coachless drills and activities - Repetition without repetition - Having skills vs Weaponizing those skills - Players exploring their craft
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with JP Berbun, Founder of TOC Culture Consulting.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Transformational Leadership - Starting with curiosity - Skills to manage emotions - Cultivating helpful self-talk - Aligning actions & identities - Developing leadership - Parent's perspective - Being kind and firm
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Richard Bercuson, retired teacher, writer, podcaster, and hockey coach.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - History of Small Area Games/Small-Sided Games - Benefits of coaches throwing away their whistles & whiteboards - Why flow drills suck - Learning is messy - Issues with paying for goals scored, shortening the bench, etc. - Benefits of running commentary behind the bench
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Alex Bezerra, assistant coach with the Cincinnatti Cyclones.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Players running their own drills for their peers after team practice - Having open conversations with players - Problems don't age well and collaborating early - Going to war with the army you have, not the army you wish you had - Implementing systems - Dealing with pressure
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with former professional player and current development coach Kane Lafranchise.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Teaching and developing defensemen - Developing yourself as a player - Importance of puck confidence in player development - The biggest hurdle in being a great coach - Great questions for coaches - Creating opportunities for conversations - Using pressure instead of on-ice devices - Surfing and angling as a defensemen - Puck-focused skating development - Individual improvement plans
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Dan Arel... Hockey Director, hockey dad, hockey coach, etc.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Practical tips for coaches running ice hockey practice - Practice structure & design - Building confidence in players - The 'How' of coaching - Rewarding behaviors, not outcomes - Making & Keeping it fun
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Kim McCullough. Kim is the former Head Coach of the Toronto-Leaside PWHL, 2014-2021 and Director & Founder of Total Female Hockey, since 2008. She has 20+ years experience as an on-ice instructor & off-ice strength and conditioning coach with the certification of "Hockey Canada Skills Coach"
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Starting hockey at age 13 and developing herself to play at the high levels possible. - Empowering others - If you want to stick out... need to do more than just showing up and doing what everyone else does - Using constraints within coaching - Throwing away the whiteboard and whistle - Playstyle for development - Evolving away from outcome-driven to process-driven - Goal setting for hockey players
Bringing back an oldie from the archive! The now head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, Martin St Louis. Last we spoke to MSL he was coaching his kids teams and enjoying retirement from the NHL.
Enjoy!
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Martin "Marty" St Louis. Martin is a hall-of-fame player turned youth coach. He's coached with his kids at the youth level and has a great understanding of development from a holistic view. So many golden nuggets for players, coaches, parents, and fan. You'll need a notebook and a pen to soak up all the knowledge.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Playing in the future - Hardware vs Software - Developing the mental side of the game - How modern coaches are teaching players
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Corey Sznajder. Corey tracks stats that are behind almost all of the publicly available NHL micro-data. He's literally watching ALL of the NHL games each season.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Hockey pet peeves & biases (E.g. cross corner dumps, point shots, rimmed pucks, etc.) - Offensive creation, rush vs OZ play. - What data says vs what is actually practical - Defensive retrievals - Sprinters vs Retrievers - Alignment in play style
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Derek Neumeier.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Jonatan Berggren's skillset - What makes Connor Bedard so special - The tactical skill sets that make players elite
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Zack Nowak, USAH coordinator of coach education and player development assistant.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Coach development = player development - What is actually skill acquisition and development - The skills of coaching - Separating the explanation from the demonstration - Evolution of coaching questions
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Matt Dumouchelle, writer and podcaster of the series 'Hockey Factories.' Matt had a behind the scenes look into the best hockey talent producers in the world.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Ideas that anyone can steal from the best - Where the big differences are between hockey factories - What great development looks like - How programs go about developing players and coaches - The definition of success - Winning is a byproduct
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Aaron Wilbur, ice hockey coach and founder of The Coaches Site (TCS). TCS is the #1 website for ice hockey coaches.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Power of simplicity within messaging - Coaching from U6 to Professional - Importance of getting out of the way - Coaching Epiphanies - What separates bad and good coaches - Ethical coaching - Development curriculums
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Spencer Loane, ice hockey scout with the Chicago Steel of the USHL.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Power of the weakside defensemen - Stealing from soccer/football - Finding ways to defend that don't involve skating backwards - How to learn hockey - What scouts look for at talent identification combines - Modern hockey tactics - Developing hockey instinct - Separation of upper/lower
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with author and mental specialist, Danielle McDonough.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Life after your playing career ends - Self-Defeating Behaviors - Power of "The pause" - The success trap - Enhancing critical thinking - Positive outcomes from mistakes - Allowing grace - Accepting responsibility
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with former NHLers, current coach, and business person with Sense Arena VR,... Andrew Alberts
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Developing himself into an NHL player, physically and mentally - How to retrieve a puck as a defenseman - Understanding handedness and puck spin - Recovering from concussions - Virtual reality's place within training and development - Coaching youth hockey at the youngest ages and when to teach hockey IQ
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with coach and coach developer, Jim Haverstrom!
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - What is a hockey director and what they do - Creating programming for youth hockey players - How to avoid creating practice players - Involving and educating parents - How simply changing to a psotive mindset changes everything for the better
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with PE Teacher, MS Kinesiologist, and LTAD expert, Chris Sevier!
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Long Term Athlete Development - How the best kids at 8-9y/o burn out - Why the environment is more important than the coach's instructions - Engaging parents and understanding what/how learning really occurs - Adjusting to the resources available - Stages of coaching (Yelling to Yelling to Asking)
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey expert and new hockey dad, Jack Han.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Father's Day and our personal hockey dad stories - How our father's gave us the gift of loving hockey - How we work with parents as hockey consultants - Coaching hacks - How we source and work with clients - Why we get hired - How people are using our newsletters - Coaching our teams in unique ways that we find highly effective
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with current player and Columbus resident, Ayo Adeniye.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Getting into hockey without a traditional hockey background and overcoming obstacles. -Igniting a passion for hockey and the mentor along Ayo's journey, John Haferman -Flipping the switch to become a no-nonsense competitor on the ice - Innovative ways Ayo has found to develop his game... journaling, visualization, stoicism, etc. - Prioritizing fitness - Separating factors for the teammates that have gone on to great success - Winning a national title
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with professor, researcher, consultant, entrepreneur, analyst, etc... Geir Jordet! Geir is known for his work in scanning research and how Greg got to dive into Geir's excellent work.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Scanning research - Importance of body orientation - Details that matter within scanning (Critical scans, scan timing, etc.) - Training to improve informational reads and decisions - Future scanning research into ice hockey - Going beyond scanning to understand how player take in information
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with practitioner, John "The Colombian" Catrillon. With years of observing, experimenting, and implementing great developmental environments.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Self-discovery within athlete development - Games to teach the game. Sacling complexity up and down. - Benefits of playing with younger and older players - No mercy rule to accelerate development - How to make players work hard - Creating pride and discipline.
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Brian Gillam. Brian is the Coach Development Coordinator Hockey Eastern Ontario, Owner of SPS HockeyDevelopment, Hockey Canada Skills Coach, and High Performance Coach.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Great content and ideas HEO has been able to gather and offer to coaches - Making academic concepts reachable to coaches and players - The importance of removing the coach from activities so they can use their coaching skills (Observation, Explanation, Demonstration, Question asking, and Checking for understanding,) - The importance of getting people in reflective states to personalize and grow. - Creating great environments for learning - Stages of learning and how they affect learnings + teachings.
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Jill Plandowski. Jill is a skating expert and hockey wife + hockey mom to 3 boys. She's developed thousands of great skaters from the youngest ages to the NHL.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - The role of pucks within skating development - Details of Balance, Glide & Stride within skating - Shin angles, Arm efficiency, & Posture - Feel-based learning and teaching - Skating stride at start vs. at speed - Tying up skates differently for improved skating - Relationship between upper/lower body in turns - Stride under fatigue - "Knock knee" and crossing your feet
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Justin Goldman. A Goalie guru and author.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Mental side of goaltending - Dealing with situations, emotions, and managing ourselves - How shooters can make a goalie's life difficult - Importance of edgework being greater than ever - Zoo tigers vs Jungle tigers - Where goalies should look to read the shooter and situation - Practice design for goalies within team practices
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with skate sharpening guru, Keegan McMindes. Keegan teaches Greg everything to know about skate steel, profiling, sharpening, and so much more.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - What goes into a quality skate sharpening - Skate hollow, profile, zones, radius, etc. - Pressure along the steel when sharpening and maintaining the bevels - Using different grits on the cutting stones for different types of performance - Different types of steel - Proper blade storage + common reason for blades craking in half - Skating zones (Acceleration, agility, speed, and stability zone) - How goal skates differ from player skates - Altering the pitches of steel - How the holder affects the steel and what's within the holder
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Kyle McLennan.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Developing an eye for the game - Where to get video - Evolutions in the game tactics - Breakout skills and tactics - How to be effective when Coaching/Teaching - Helping players develop an eye for how to read the game
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Blumes, head coach and GM with the Ontario Jr Reign.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - How to improve shootout/breakaways conversions - Prescout information to provide players - How to practice the shootout for players and goalies with intention - Penalty Kill triggers to pressure - Preparing and scouting for your next game - How much information is too much?
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Scott Kleekamp, director of player operations for Dryland Development Project in the Boston area.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - The evolution of coaches from Yelling to Telling to Asking - Mimic vs actual learning - Getting players to enjoy the game and be the best coach - Keeping score for development - How to do film work
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Rob Gherson, goalie guru and head coach in the GTHL (Toronto). He's a fascinating story and has a great coaching style.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Stories from his playing career, including changing his playstyle - Allowing players to fight through adversity - How to best play the 2v1 - Coaching for development
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Larry Lauer, Director of Mental Performance at the US Tennis Association.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Developing quality self-talk - Stress management - Coaching process > coaching results - Why hockey is a late development sport - Positive coaching - How stubborn (and coachable) players tend to be top performers - Getting your hockey team to start on time - Building influence and buy-in on a team - Thoughts drive the bus; emotional hijack the bus
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Toni Walch of RB Salzburg Ice Hockey Academy
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - RB Salzburg Ice Hockey Academy design - Dryland training - Integrating sports science - Nutrition - Developing a hockey brain - Creating authentic self-evaluation - Mental strength & resilience
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Jon Mills, head coach of Kent State Men's Golf.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - The mental game - Learning acceptance & letting go of things you cannot control. - Preparing for competition via representativeness - Playing to your identity - Becoming your own best coach - Finding accurate self-assessment - More than golf... cleaning their own facility - What coaches look for when recruiting - Utilizing technology - Value of taking a break and multiple sports - What is special about the best golfers - How to play well... have an effective swing that holds up under pressure - Building special moments and relationships - Coaching players by demanding and giving belief - The value of handwritten 'Thank you' notes
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with coaches Nichlas Hardt and Nikolaj Kielland of Raw Nations.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - A professional player's mindset - Improving performance driven by enjoying life more - Small muscle training - How coaches can build trust via failure/shock to help players take off their blinders - Off-ice training and breathwork as a foundation - Learning from North American hockey - Finding balance in hockey/work and life
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with skill development specialist, Joel Cressman.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Journey to Seoul, Korea. Including Golf Canada & Korea's athletic system - Invasion vs target-based sport skill development - Norway and Erling Haaland's successful cohort development - How to give great feedback and create positive development environments - Why former athletes are great employees and business owners.
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Hockey IQ development specialist, Xander Mavrogiannis.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Best summer development ever - The power of self-study - Key to teaching Hockey sense/IQ - How to ask great questions - The best ways to go over film with hockey players - Focusing on cues and influencing player rather than simply reading and reacting - SImple practical CLA implementation - Balancing development with winning now
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Youngtown Phantoms GM (and way more), Ryan Kosecki.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Prioritizing youth leading to championships - What talent evaluators look for in youth ice hockey players - Invaluable nature of heads up hockey/scanning - Evolving USHL Youngstown Phantoms into a championship organization - Using video within teaching hockey, technically + tactically - Importance of playing multiple positions as young players - Having evidence and analytics guide skill/talent development priorities
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Skill Development Specialist + coach consultant, Derek Panchuk.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Building bridges between academia and the art of coaching - How to know if you coaching is effective - Accelerating athletic learning - Creating great athlete & coach experiences - Building a positive relationship with failure - Why feedback is a coach's best friend - Handling problem learner and athletes that struggle to learn - Communicating expectations as a way to reduce dissappointment - Asking great questions as the ultimate coaching hack - Coaches giving guidance instead of giving answers
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Skill Development Specialist + Total Package Hockey owner, Kevin Galerno.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Helping players evaluate their game and find their identity - Why more is not always better - Ugly practice = great practice - Adding variability into any type of practice - Why some players make it and others don't - NHL development camps - Adding depth to a player's game - What separates AHL players from NHL players - Being great at things that don't show up on the scoresheet
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Player Development Specialist, Sumeet Wareh.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Edge control and skating development - Importance of posture when skating - Using film to speed up player development - Separating traits from the average vs the greats - Developing trust to earn ice time - Designing personalized development ice sessions - How to develop players in season and over the years - Elite player mindset of those players that make the NHL - Focus asa separating factor - How to best watch film to improve performance
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Sports Performance Coach, High Performance Mental Toughness Expert, Shaun Goodsell.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Power of self talk and how to change it - Mental training for performance - Simple power of focus, internally and externally - Mental hockey hands - Fostering and developing leader on a hockey team - Importance of creating emotional safety - How to best give feedback and instructions - Being a great ice hockey parent - Power of removing judgement, internally and externally - Clarity's role in performance and culture - Why flow drills are the worst hockey drills
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with former NHL player and current AHL coach, Mark Letestu.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Mark's playing path from AA to Jr B to the NHL - Succeeding as a smaller & slower hockey player - How to think so you can find soft spot on the ice - Problem creators & asking questions of the defenders - Reading body language to play a step ahead - Earning trust so you can earn opportunities and confidence - Defense as the basis of creating offense - Importance of building your physicality in a functional way - Practice habits - Creating an identity for yourself - How to win more faceoffs - Importance of being specific in coaching feedback - Embracing feedback as a step in being a great learner
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with U12 and High School coach, Mitchell Goodin.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Metrics for player feedback - Going beyond simply putting together a team - How to create dynamic players instead of robots - Games as a showcase of what you learned in practice - "Good players can play on one foot and one edge at a time" - Developing a player's feel for their game and the game - The best ways to run video review - Importance of capturing video at practice
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Adam Zlatkus, analyst with Along The Ice (YouTube, Instagram, etc.).
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - How Peter Forsberg changed hockey - Genius on the Sedin twins - Power of 'change of speed' & why not having the puck has it's benefits - Technical & Tactical empahty - The art and science of why goal scorers shoot low - Routes into the goalie to make their lives difficult - Benefits of holding the puck in your hop pocket - Smart backchecking and common backcheck issues - New PP entry wrinkle in the NHL... the 3rd man slingshot
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we dive into our modern defensemen series. Episode 1 is all about great defending.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Winning possession with position before possession - Controlling an opponent's speed - Proper pivoting - Getting defensive stops - Positioning to make defending easier - Shorting the offensive zone.
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we dive into our modern defensemen series. Episode 2 is all about great point play.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Shorting the offensive zone - Difference in positioning and what that does - Why scoring in the NHL is up over the past decade plus. - How NHL league leading defensemen score goals - Catching/receiving pucks at the point - Common mistakes players make at the point
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we dive into our modern defensemen series. Episode 3 is all about great rush defending.
A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Playing passive vs aggressive rush defense - Inside leverage and playing within the dots - Rush defense footwork - What surfing is in ice hockey - How players are using surfing to kill plays early - Reading the pinch in ice hockey - Surveying beyond what is directly in front of you
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with development coach Brian Slugocki to discuss best practices, coaching evolutions, and nuance issued faced by ice hockey players.
A few areas on this episode we discuss:
What do players want out of playing ice hockey
Characteristics in common with high achieving ice hockey players
How to watch ice hockey if you want to improve
Accurate self-assessment's place in becoming a great learner
Deliberate play vs deliberate practice
Lacking judgement within your development process
The importance ofpParent-child attachment
Why "I love watching you play" is the best thing a parent can say to their child
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with development coach Brian Slugocki to discuss best practices, coaching evolutions, and nuance issued faced by ice hockey players.
A few areas on this episode we discuss:
Overcoming anxiety and desire to be the perfect coach
Evolution toward a collaborative approach
How to coach all players, regardless of motivation
Helping players gain a feel for the game
How to help players and coaches bounce back after a tough stretch of games
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Jared Lavender. Jared coaches for the Cleveland Jr Jacks youth hockey program.
Jared is a great person and hockey coach. You'll love this episode if you're a player, parent, or fellow coach. There is something for every hockey person.
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Connor Cadaret. Connor for the Stouffville hockey association and recently was promoted to work with the OJHL team.
Connor is a player-first coach who is very thoughtful. We enjoyed this conversation and know you will too. There is something for every player, parent, and coach.
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Ted Suihkonen. Ted coaches for HC Lokomotiv in Russia as a professional skills coach & consultant. Ted has an interesting journey that started in Minnesota, led to stops in Alaska, Norway and Sweden, and has landed him in Yaroslaval, Russia.
Ted is an innovator on the forefront of Hockey IQ being integrated into ice hockey training. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Differences between Europe and North America - Allowing chaos in practice and empowering players to find solutions - Using video in training for players to visualize themselves - Studying history to become a better coach - The importance of players having a journal
In the near future Ted will be hosting mentorship programs for coaches and players. Make sure to look out for that.
Follow Ted on twitter @Suihkonen77 Check out Ted's website - SuihkonenHockey.com
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Dave Ries. Dave coaches at Brooks School, an elite prep school in Massachusetts.
Dave is an articulate coach who is blazing a path in teaching hockey sense and hockey IQ to players. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - When to start training hockey sense. - Importance of video when preparing for practice - Meeting the players where they are in order to foster growth - What separates the best from the rest - The awareness required to achieve excellence - Why players should watch more hockey and less highlights
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Pat Malloy. Pat has held a bunch of positions that have put him in unique positions to learn from research, test theories, and apply the best ideas on some of the best hockey players on the planet.
Pat is a deep thinker who will get you thinking about how you can best help your players. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - The difference between the AHL and NHL - Challenging players to see the game through a different lens - Creating situations where players can be collaborative in finding solutions - Understanding how players can start to dictate & manipulate rather than react - Getting away from cone based drills - Defining positive vs negative plays
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Dave Starman. You probably know Dave already from his presence in USA hockey or TV production for the NCAA and World Junior tournament. Dave is well connect in the hockey community and shares the best ideas from the highest hockey coaching ranks.
Dave is a great hockey person to talk with. His passion, knowledge, and care shine. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - How to watch and study hockey - Great hockey parents - Coaching youth hockey - Using video to enhance learning - Definition of a modern defenseman - Why goalies make great coaches - Allowing and encouraging players to take ownership of their development
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Jim Midgley. Jim is a coach who has worked with some truly remarkable hockey players - MacKinnon, Druoin, Fucale, Ehlers, Hischier, and Meier. Now working over in Germany and having experience from hockey Canada. This is a great hockey conversation you'll enjoy..
Jim covers a lot of ground. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Difference between junior hockey players and professional players - What coaches and scouts are looking for - Germany as a hockey country - Challenging players by learning new positions - Using analytics within the team environment to improve performance
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre. JLGP is originally from Montreal and born to immigrant parents that came to Canada from Haiti. He played in the NHL and in Europe before coming back to Columbus, Ohio where he now is a part of the CBJ broadcast team. JLGP has great insight from the playing, coaching, broadcasting, and parenting side of the game. You're going to like this episode, we guarantee it.
JLGP is a fun conversation. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Importance of playing other sports - Advice for hockey parents - Nervousness and difficulty transitioning into the broadcasting world - Favorite & Least favorite NHL coaches - The time he dangled Scott Stevens before ripping a goal past Martin Brodeur in order to fulfil a promise to his father. Check out the goal here
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