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Glass and Out: Czech Knights GM Adam Jonak: Building creative confidence, encouraging decision making and finding the purpose of every drill

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Our visits with the five selectedGlobal Skills Showcase presenters continues in episode #246, as we welcome GM and Player Development Coach for the Czech Knights, Adam Jonak. The GSS shines a spotlight on the top skill development coaches in the world, their area of expertise, specifically how they teach or transfer the skills to their players, and is available exclusively to subscribers of The Coaches SIte. Jonak, who is also the owner of ABC Hockey Development and the Development Coach for the Pilsnen Wolves Hockey Club, has had a unique career that has taken him around the globe, and equipped him with the skills to develop high end players. Specifically, if you coach youth hockey or work with younger players, I think youre really going to enjoy this one. Listen as he shares why youth hockey is the perfect place to build confidence in creativity, the importance of letting players make decisions, and why you should also ask the purpose of a drill before borrowing.

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Glass and Out: Total Package Hockey London Director Kevin Galerno: Improving decision making, variable training and getting through scoring

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For episode #245, we continue our look at the five coaches selectedto present at ourGlobal Skills Showcase. Kevin Galerno is the Co-Owner and Director of Total Package Hockey London. He also holds roles as a Player Development Coach for the AHLs Grand Rapids Griffins and the Skills Coach of the London Knights. At the GSS, Galerno will be providing members of The Coaches Site the framework to help your players enhance their decision making on the ice. Listen as he shares what to expect in his upcoming presentation, utilizing variable training, and helping players through scoring draughts.

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Glass and Out: Power Skating Coach Jill Plandowski: Skating misconceptions, the prime age for improving skating and playing with freedom of

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For the next five weeks on the Glass and Out Podcast, were going to be featuring the five coaches selected to present at our Global Skills Showcase. The event takes place from March 4-8 and showcases five of the top skills coaches in the worlds, presenting on how they teach a specific skill or tactic. In episode #244, we welcome skating coach Jill Plandowski, who will be presenting on improving a player's crossovers with an emphasis on the outside edge. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Plandowski has over 25 years of coaching experience. Her client list includes current NHL players like Drake Batherson, Morgan Baron, Justin Barrohn, Liam OBrien, Ryan Graves and Noah Dobson, along with numerous prospects in the junior and college ranks. Listen as she shares common skating misconceptions, what the prime age for improving a player's skating is, and why proper mechanics allow players to play with freedom of thought.

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Glass and Out: University of Michigan Head Coach Brandon Naurato: Good dudes only, growth through failure and showing players the real you

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In episode #243 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we revist one of the more impactful conversations that came out of last years TCS Live conference, featuring University of Michigan Head Coach Brandon Naurato and Dr Kathy Babiak, a professor of Sport Management and Director of the Michigan Center for Sport & Social Responsibility. The two discuss the burning issues facing todays coaches, centered around Naurato's eventful 22-23 season that saw him be promoted to full-time Head Coach of the Wolverines and end with a trip to the Frozen Four. From a distance, it may have seemed like an overall success but as youll hear, it was a season that placed immense pressure on a first time head coach, his players, his staff, as collectively, they were tasked with facing a series of challenges that were out of their control. Listen as he shares his philosophy of "good dudes only," why growth is only possible through failure and why it's important to show your players the real you.

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Glass and Out: University of North Dakota Athletic Trainer Mark Poolman: Youth training tips, why sleep is key and dealing with stress as a

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In episode #242 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by Head Athletic Trainer, and Strength and Conditioning Coach of the University of North Dakota mens hockey team. Poolman's reputation precedes him and its no secret that UND is a pipeline of NHL talent. The alumni list includes the likes of Jonathan Toews, Zach Parise, TJ Oshie, Jake Sanderson, Ed Belfour, Brock Boeser, just to name a few. To put it in perspective, last season alone, 23 former UND players suited in the NHL. Listen as he shares off-ice training tips for youth players, why sleep is critical to player performance, and how to deal with stress as a coach.

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Glass and Out: HC Košice Head Coach Dan Ceman: Championships without cheating, using good body language and creating supportive environments

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In episode #241 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome Dan Ceman, Head Coach of HC Koice, the reigning Champions of the Slovakian Extraliga. His coaching journey, which began in 2010, has seen championships follow him at essentially every stop. Four as a Head Coach, in addition to winning two as a player. If your goal is to be a career coach, there is a lot you can take away from how he approached his career. Ultimately, it seems that a big part of his focus is creating a supportive environment for his players. Listen as he shares why you can't win a champonship with cheating, why body language is just as important as what you say, and how to create a positive enivironment for players.

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Glass and Out: Quinnipiac University Head Coach Rand Pecknold: Never using bag skates, attacking adversity and making every practice count

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For episode #240 of the Glass and Out Podcast, ESPN's John Buccigross sits down with Quinnipiac University Head Coach Rand Pecknold for a special interview with the reigning National Champion. While Bucci and Pecknold touch on the championship run and game itself, they also spend a lot time reflecting on Rands personal coaching journey, including the humbling start to his career, having to hold practices at midnight when he first arrived at Quinnipiac 30 years ago, to transitioning the program to the Div I level. Listen as they discuss why you should never use bag skates, the mindest of attacking adversity, and how to make every practice a success.

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Glass and Out: CEP Mindset Founder Dr Cassidy Preston: The Screw Its, avoiding the word confidence and not being judgmental

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In episode #238 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome good friend of TCS, Dr. Cassidy Preston. He is the Founder of CEP Mindset and co-host of the Beyond the X's and O's Podcast. Dr. Preston recently released his book Mindset First and touches on how coaches and athletes can break free from focusing on results, performing with confidence and rise to the occasion. You can check it out here. Listen as he shares how the "Screw It" mindset can help you let go, why confidence is a word he tries to stay away from, and why coaches should avoid being too judgmental with players.

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Glass and Out: Kitchener Rangers Head Coach Jussi Ahokas: Success through enjoyment, positionless hockey and the Finnish concept of Sisu

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For episode #238 of the Glass and Out Podcast, our team at The Coaches Site had the chance to visit the OHL's Kitchener Rangers facilities and sit down with Head Coach Jussi Ahokas. Ahokas is currently in his first season in North America after spending the past four seasons as the Head Coach of TPS in the Liga, Finlands top Professional league. During that time, he was named the Alliance of European Hockey Clubs Coach of the Year, the equivalent of the Jack Adams Award across all of Europe's top professional leagues. Listen as he shares he shares the Finnish concept of "Sisu," why you'll always get better results when people enjoy the enviornment and why positionless hockey is the future of the game.

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Glass and Out: Vegas Golden Knights Head Coach Bruce Cassidy: Lessons in leadership, relying on team defence and being ready for your next j

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For episode #237 of the Glass and Out Podcast, our team at The Coaches Site hosted a private event for members of the local Vancouver tech and business community, featuring a live interview with Bruce Cassidy, Head Coach of the Vegas Golden Knights. The focus of our conversation was on the lessons in leadership that Cassidy has acquired throughout his career. There's no doubt that you'll come away with a deep appreciation for how humble he is, how he didnt come from means and has had to earn everything in his career, and more than anything, how he prioritizes being a husband and father above all else. And of course, his love of the game. Listen as he shares valuable lessons in leadership, why team defence is crucial during tough times, and why you always have to be ready for your next job in hockey.

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Glass and Out: Vegas Golden Knights Director of Youth Hockey Programs Sheri Hudspeth: Strong coaches for youth players, educating hockey par

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In episode #236 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by the Director of Youth Hockey Programs and Fan Development for the Vegas Golden Knights, Sheri Hudspeth. She is also a coach in the Jr Golden Knights program. Not every NHL team has a role like Hudspeth in their organisation and her hockey journey is unique in and of itself.The learning she has done on the ground in Vegas is invaluable because hockey wasnt the natural choice when it came to parents selecting what youth sports program they had to sign their kids up for. Listen as he shares why it's important to have strong coaches for our youngest players, why parents need to let coaches do their job, and how we can empower women coaches.

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Glass and Out: Frölunda HC Head Coach Roger Rönnberg: No excuses allowed, breaking down systems into habits and every player will be success

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In episode #235 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we sit down withRoger Ronnberg, Head Coach of the Frolunda Hockey Club. Ronnberg is widely considered one of the top coaches in Europe, his name routinely comes up when the topic of European coaches breaking into the NHL is mentioned.He is respected by the top coaches in the game as someone who has demonstrated that putting people first, and prioritising individual development, in all facets, is the process that leads to sustained performance by a team. Listen as he shares why he wants no thinking and no excuses from his players, breaking down systems into habits, and why coaches should strive to make every player successful.

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Glass and Out: Minnetonka High School Head Coach Sean Goldsworthy: Multiple Puck practice tactic, why culture is non-negotiable and preparin

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In episode #234 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome Head Coach at Minnetonka High School, the reigning AA State Champions in Minnesota, Sean Goldsworthy. Last season, they captured the title with a 2-1 win over rival Edina High School in the State Tournament in front of a sold out crowd at the Xcel Energy Centre. This was the second State title under Goldsworthy's watch. Listen as he shares how uses the 'multiple puck' practice tactic, why culture is a non-negotiable, and how to prepare your team for the big stage.

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Glass and Out: Detroit Red Wings Development Coach Dwayne Blais: Encouraging independence in young players, keys to playing fast and skill d

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In episode #233 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by Dwayne Blais, who is a Player Development Consultant with the Detroit Red Wings, and for our money, one of the top development coaches in the world. Blais has over 20 years of experience in the game, specifically focused on how players improve on the mechanics and habits that exist within their individual game, so that they can bring more value to their respective teams. Listen as he shares why kids should be carrying their own hockey bags, why playing fast is about more than just skating fast, and why the key to skill development is simply more touches.

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Glass and Out: Calgary Hitmen Head Coach Steve Hamilton: WIN philosophy, serving information in spoonfuls and creating a player-coach partne

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In episode #232 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Steve Hamilton, Head Coach of the WHLs Calgary Hitman.The interview took place at Hockey Calgary's second annual Leadership Day for Coaches. Currently in his fifth season with the Hitmen, Hamilton has spent his entire 22 year coaching career in the province of Alberta, including capturing a 2014 Memorial Cup as an Assistant Coach with the Edmonton Oil Kings. Listen as he shares his philosophy of What's Important Now, serving information to your players in spoonfuls, and why the coach-player relationship is more than ever about being a partnership.

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Glass and Out: PWHL Boston Head Coach Courtney Kessel: Next step in growing womens hockey, preparing an expansion franchise and the power of

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In episode #231 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined the inaugural Head Coach of the PWHLs Boston franchise. She no doubt has her hands full in preparation for this season. Shes coaching what is effectively an expansion team, in an expansion league, that as of the time of this recording still had not assigned names to its respective franchises. Listen as she shares how she's approaching her first season in the new league, why empathetic honesty is more effective than brutal honesty,and what the next step in growing women's hockey is.

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Glass and Out: IIHF Development Director Kalle Väliaho: Growing the game worldwide, building positive learning environments and the success

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In episode #230 of the Glass and Out Podcast, Director of Development for the IIHF Kalle Valiaho stops by Valiaho has a fascinating role that encompasses balancing having a pulse on the latest trends in the game, specifically when it comes to individual player development, in addition to how we design learning environments that engage with young players and foster the growth of the game. Listen as he shares the importance of having passionate people to grow the game, building positive learning environments for players, and how Finland has grown into one of the top nations in hockey.

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Glass and Out: Chicago Wolves Assistant Coach Dave Barr: Improving a players scanning, why elite players need feedback too and coaching Conn

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Glass and Out: Vancouver Giants Head Coach Manny Viveiros: Overcoming cancer, lessons for Herb Brooks and implementing pace into your team

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Glass and Out: Minnesota State Head Coach Luke Strand: Why simple is best, getting players out of their comfort zone and handling player mis

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