Episode 165 | Leadership Lessons from Team Canada's Captain (Tyler McGregor)
"I always say that leadership is an action, not a position." Tyler McGregor wants to make sure that hockey is in a better place when he's do...
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Breakaway, The Minor Hockey Podcast
Breakaway, the minor hockey podcast puts you in alone with some of the best and brightest minds in the game today. Each week, Dan Pollard sits down with the leaders of hockey to discuss ever...
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20 of 100 episodesEpisode 164 | Giving Players the Tools they Need to Improve (Corey McNabb)
"Not everyone is built the same way so not everyone skates the same way." That's the philosophy of Corey McNabb, the Director, NextGen Devel...
Episode 163 | How Coaches Can Create Connections With Players (Dr. Jody Carrington)
Coaches can come up with all of the Xs and Os or pour over video, but a large part of what it means to be a leader on a minor hockey team is...
Episode 162 | Running an Effective Minor Hockey Practice (TJ Manastersky)
Practice time can be some of the most valuable in minor hockey. It gives your team the chance to work on skills, understand new concepts and...
Episode 161 | Creating Good Nutritional Habits in Your Hockey Family (Seanna Thomas)
With playoff season here, parents and players are well established in their routines and hockey schedules. However, no matter how much time...
Episode 160 | What Hockey Coaches Can Learn From Other Sports (Wayne Parro)
There is more that comes with coaching than the Xs and Os. And coaches shouldn't feel the pressure to take on building their toolbox all on...
Episode 159 | Evergreen Equipment Safety Reminders for All Participants
Hockey parents want their child to be safe when they are on the ice having fun, and know the amount of equipment that comes with participati...
Episode 158 | Creating a Charter of Respect (Sheldon Kennedy)
The number one reason why kids play sports is not to win – it's because it is fun. It's our job as leaders in minor hockey to create a safe,...
Episode 157 | Is Playing 'Up' Best for My Child?
It is often assumed that playing in an older age group means that your child will become even more advanced in their skill development. Howe...
Episode 156 | The Programs We're Excited About For This Season (Michael Dundas)
We take a look at all of the programs and initiatives being delivered this season to help our hockey families and associations. Guest Bio: M...
Episode 155 | Get to Know the 'Accidental Hockey Family'
BONUS EPISODE! As first generation Canadians who grew up in households where academics were the first priority, Vinay and Parul Intwala refe...
Episode 154 | End of Season Wrapup and Upcoming Evaluations
In the season's final episode, we look back on the closing weeks on Championships and upcoming Evaluations. Guest Bio: Michael Dundas is the...
Episode 153 | Growing the Game to Benefit the Sport (Glen Andresen)
Growing the game of hockey to reach new families will only benefit the sport. That's the sentiment of hockey bodies around the world. When i...
Episode 152 | Restoring a Healthy Balance in Minor Hockey (Nick Buonocore)
Guest Bio: Nick Buonocore is a parent, volunteer coach, and former collegiate athlete with a unique, first-hand perspective on the changing...
Episode 151 | Where We're At In The Regular Season (Michael Dundas)
Teams are in the thick of Qualifiers for OMHA Championships presented by Egg Farmers of Ontario. Between those new weekends, pilot projects...
Episode 150 | Harnessing the Inner Voice of Your Players (Ethan Kross)
Why do we talk to ourselves, how can we talk to ourselves better, and how can we use this science to help ourselves, players and teams? Gues...
Episode 149 | The Three Pillars of a Hockey Factory (Matt Dumochelle)
Hockey Factories is a unique look behind the curtain of some of the globe's top hockey development programs. The series travels to Minnesota...
Episode 148 | Ray Ferraro Shares His Coaching Philosophy
Ray Ferraro shares his philosophy on player development and how to handle the sometimes-tricky parent-coach relationship. Guest Bio: Ray Fer...
Episode 147 | Building Resiliency in your Players (Cara Morey)
In this special excerpt from The Coaches Site's TCS Live conference, Cara Morey discusses grit, why it matters, and how to develop it in you...
Episode 146 | The Evolution of Incorporating Goalies Into Your Practice (Ryan Daniels)
The goaltending position has evolved not just positionally but how coaches utilize them in practice and also how the netminders can approach...