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Glass and Out: Calgary Flames Assistant Coach Brad Larsen: Leaning on faith, setting the standard and blooming where you’re planted

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In episode #305 and finale for season 8, we had the pleasure of being joined by Calgary Flames assistant coach Brad Larsen for a live interview at our TCS Live coaching conference. As a player, the Vernon, BC native won a gold medal with Canadas U18 team, along with back to back golds at the World Junior Championships. He turned pro with the Colorado Avalanche organization, was named Captain of the Hershey Bears in just his second pro season, and would go on to play over 300 NHL games with the Avalanche, Atlanta Thrashers, and Anaheim Ducks. He jumped right into the coach arena following his retirement. First in the AHL with the Springfield Falcons before being promoted to the Columbus Blue Jackets and eventually, being named the clubs Head Coach in 2021. Today, he is on Ryan Huskas staff with the Calgary Flames. There are so many take-aways from this final episode of the 2024-2025 season of Glass and Out. Listen as he shares how he's learned to lean on his faith, why the standard needs to be the standard, and the importance of blooming where you're planted.

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Glass and Out: Pittsburgh Penguins Head Coach Dan Muse: Takes no talent, setting high coaching aspirations and creating chaos in practice

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In episode #304, we revisit our conversation from 2022 with Dan Muse, freshly named new Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. At the time of this interview, Muse was Head Coach of with the US National Development Program and prior to that he spent three seasons as an Assistant with the Nashville Predators. He most recently spent two seasons as an Assistant Coach with the New York Rangers. Muse has rounded all the bases in his career andis a self-described OG member of The Coaches Site. He also presented for us back in 2022 onThe Importance of the Second Player in Puck Support. Listen as he shares his philosphy of TNT, why his playing career has never deterred him from his coaching aspirations, and the important of creating chaos in practice. And go Penguins!

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Glass and Out: Former NHL Head Coach Greg Cronin: The illumination of player development, creating reliable players and forechecking tactics

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In episode #303, we're joined by former NHL Head Coach and upcoming presenter at June's TCS Live coaching conferenceGreg Cronin. Cronin was recently let go as the Head Coach of the Anaheim Ducks after spending two seasons with the franchise. He has enjoyed a remarkable and nearly 40 year run as a hockey coach, which began at Colby College and includes playing a role in getting the US National Development Team Program off the ground. After eight seasons with the New York Islanders organization, he returned home to Boston as the Head Coach of Northeastern University, the program his father captained. He returned to the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs and was named Head Coach of the Ducks in 2023 after a successful run with the Colorado Eagles, the Avalanches AHL affiliate. You can catch Cronin at this June's TCS Live as he dissects individual skills on the forecheck. Listen as he shares the illumination of player development, his guide to creating reliable players, and insights into his forechecking philosphy.

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Glass and Out: Coach of Head Coaches Cody Royle: Coaches are performers, the biggest competitive advantage and three primary leadership skil

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In episode #302, we revisit one of our best talks from last year's TCS Live coaching conference from Cody Royle. Royle is a coach to some of the most accomplished coaches across multiple sports, along with being the author of three books, The Tough Stuff, Where Others Wont and his latest, Second Set of Eyes. He was a coach himself and has pivoted to providing coaches the sounding board and observations that nudge them towards discovering the best version of themselves. In his talk, Coaches are Performers, Too, Royle provides tremendous insight into the importance of coaches not possessing ego, who are willing to be coached themselves. He also provides a system that supports coaches and helps them in situations in which they are experiencing negative mental health symptoms or early burn out. Listen as he shares why coaches are the greatest source of competitive advantage, how to improve the three primary skills of leadership and why even the best coaches need coaching.

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Glass and Out: NJ Devils Foundation Executive Director Kate Whitman Annis: Empowering young athletes, team goal setting and learning to expl

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In episode #301, we welcome upcoming presenter at this year's TCS Live and Executive Director of the New Jersey Devils Youth Foundation, Kate Whitman Annis. In her current role with the Devils, she is innovating how professional sports teams engage with their local fan base to raise funds and together, serve those in need in their local community. She has had a wide ranging career including several roles in the political arena, in addition to working with multiple organizations in leading their fundraising efforts.She is also a hockey coach at heart. In addition to coaching her four boys, Annis was the head girls hockey coach at the Pingry School, the General Manager of the Metropolitan Riveters of the National Womens Hockey League, and today is behind the bench of the Eastside High School Girls Varsity program. Listen as she shares the power that sports can have on young athletes, philosophy behind team goal setting, and learning to effectively explain a drill.

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Glass and Out: LA Kings Director of Goaltending Bill Ranford: Finding a players foundation, new tools over change and a goalies unique ident

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In episode #300, we celebrate the milestone with a very special guest: LA Kings Director of Goaltending Bill Ranford. Not only was Ranford one of the original presenters at our TCS Live coaching conference back in 2012, he'll be returning to the stage in June for this year's edition of hockey's premier coaching conference. And top it off, he is the childhood hero of our host Aaron Wilbur. Ranford has spent the last 19 seasons with the Kings, 17 as the goaltending coach and the last two as Director. As a goalie, he led the 1990 Edmonton Oilers to a Stanley Cup with a Con Smythe performance. He also led Canada to the 1991 Canada Cup and helped his country capture its first Gold Medal in over 30 years at the World Hockey Championships 1994. Listen he shares why detail and work ethic have to be the foundation of every player's game, giving new tools over change, and why goalie's need to have their own unique identity.

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Glass and Out: Grizzlys Wolfsburg Head Coach Mike Stewart: Great coaches are thieves, the lost art of passing and adopting Olympic-sized rin

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In episode #299, we welcome upcoming presenter at this June's TCS Live, Grizzlys Wolfsburg Head Coach Mike Stewart. At the time of this recording, he is currently preparing for his fifth season leading the Grizzlys. He has a unique origin story as a player that includeshis mother discovering a loophole that would enable him to enroll at Michigan State University, without a high school diploma, and leading to being drafted in the first round by the New York Rangers. Following his retirement due to injury, he would immediately jump behind the bench as an Assistant Coach with Villacher SV of the Austrian ICE Hockey League.Now 15 seasons later, Mike has spent the bulk of his coaching career in the DEL. He remains a student of the game, and is engaged with the challenge of leading the Grizzlys, a smaller market club in a league with no salary cap, to DEL title. Listen he shares why the best coaches are the best thieves, why passing is a lost art, and why North America should adopt Olympic-sized rinks

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Hockey Performance Unleashed: Angie Asche: Mastering Nutritional Strategies for Hockey Performance

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Angie Asche, a board-certified dietitian, discusses the importance of nutrition for athletes, addressing common misconceptions about macronutrients, the impact of misinformation on social media, and the significance of proper meal planning and hydration. She emphasizes the need for athletes to understand their nutritional needs based on their training phases and recovery from injuries, while also highlighting foundational habits for young athletes to ensure optimal performance. In this conversation, Angie Asche discusses the importance of nutrition for athletes, particularly hockey players. She emphasizes the need for a balanced diet, the role of supplements, and the significance of hydration and electrolytes. Angie also addresses the challenges of maintaining good nutrition while managing sleep schedules and offers insights on instilling healthy eating habits in children. Our new Off-Season Domination '25 is now live! Get it at HockeyTraining.com

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Glass and Out: University of St Thomas Head Coach Bethany Brausen: Creating a self-governing culture, leadership myths and every person has

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In episode #298, we're joined by Bethany Brausen, Head Coach of the University of St. Thomas Women's program. Brausen just completed her first season with St. Thomas after taking over as interim Head Coach in November and being name full-time coach just a few months later. She is also in the process of completing her PhD in Organizational Leadership Policy & Development, and as youre about to hear, her education in leadership and organizational development is clearly woven into how shes building the Tomies program. Following her playing career that included captaining the University of Minnesota, she joined Brad Frosts staff with the Gophers as an Assistant Coach for 5 seasons, before moving across town to St. Thomas. Brausen will be joining us as a speaker at the upcoming IIHF Coaching Symposium, hosted in Stockholm during the Mens World Championship. Stay tuned for that presentation on The Coaches Site! Listen she shares why players need to create a self-governing culture, what we get wrong about real leadership, and the importance of understanding that every person has their own story.

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Glass and Out: Mike Valley and Justin Goldman: The evolution of goaltending, redefining winning and finding your power within

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In episode #297, we welcome former NHL Goalie Coach Mike Valley and Founder of The Goalie Guild Justin Goldman. The two are good friends who collaborated on the books The Power Within, which includes 3 volumes, and Embracing the Grind. Each book shares personal interviews and stories from the best goaltenders on the planet and provide a guide for aspiring goalies looking to navigate what has generally been an undefined path to the top of the profession. While the books focus on goaltending, they also provide real world solutions for dealing with the tough stuff that comes with reaching any noteworthy goal or achievement. Valley played professionally as a goaltender and had the role of Goalie Coach for the Dallas Stars from 2009-2017. He is also a former presenter at TCS Live. Goldman is a former goaltender, writer for NHL.com and Founder of The Goalie Guild, the worlds only non-profit organization dedicated to developing goalies and goalie coaches of all levels. Listen as they share how the position of goaltending has evolved, why we need to redefine what "winning" is, and how to find your power within.

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Glass and Out: Moorhead High School Head Coach Jon Ammerman: State Championship journey, community-based hockey success and station-based pr

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In episode #296, we welcome Head Coach of the Minnesota High School State Champion Moorhead Spuds, Jon Ammerman. Our team at The Coaches Site had the chance to take in the State Championships in person and boy, did it ever live up to the hype. The Spuds defeated the Stillwater Ponies 7-6 in the culmination of an incredible run by Moorhead. As a born and bred Moorhead-native, Ammerman has witnessed the magic of the State Championship as a fan, player and coach. In addition to his role as Head Coach, he is also a teacher at Moorhead High School. As a result of this year's success, he was named Minnesota State Class AA Coach of the Year. Listen as he shares the roller coaster journey that led to the championship, how Moorhead and Minnesota have built success through community-based hockey, and why coaching isn't about the destination but the journey.

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Glass and Out: Seattle Kraken Dir of Player Development Jeff Tambellini: Getting hooked on development, improving processing speed and learn

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In episode #295, we chat with Jeff Tambellini, who is the Director of Player Development for the Seattle Kraken. Hewill be sharing how he develops long-term player development plans for the prospects of the Seattle Kraken at this June's TCS Live.Secure your seat now and see him live in person! The former 1st round pick of the Los Angeles Kings played nearly 250 NHL games with the KIngs, Islanders and his hometown Canucks, before wrapping up his career in Europe. From there Tambellini would step behind the bench, first with his alma mater University of Michigan and then returning to his roots in the BCHL as the Head Coach and GM of the Trail Smoke Eaters. He then graduated into a scouting role with the Tampa Bay Lightning before joining the Kraken in his current role in 2022. Listen as he shares why you need to get your players hooked on getting better, why processing speed is an underappreciated skill, and what we can learn from championship teams in other sports.

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Hockey Performance Unleashed: Melissa Samoskevich: Building Confidence, Character, and College Hockey Success

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Melissa Samoskevich, a former professional women's hockey player and current assistant coach for a new Division I program, shares her journey in hockey. She discusses her early training, the transition from youth to college hockey, and the importance of character and leadership in recruiting players. Melissa also reflects on her family's influence in her career and the development process in women's hockey, emphasizing the unique challenges and opportunities in the sport. Get ready to unlock explosive speed, agility, and hockey-specific strength. Our newest 2025 training programs are now live here: https://hockeytraining.com/programs Takeaways -Melissa started training off the ice at a young age. -Confidence gained from training is crucial for athletes. -The transition to college hockey is a significant challenge. -Building a new program requires careful talent evaluation. -Character and teamwork are essential in recruitment. -Leadership qualities develop naturally over time. -Physical development is a key focus in player recruitment. -Family support plays a vital role in athletic success. -Development in women's hockey often occurs during college years. -Melissa is excited about the future of her new program. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Melissa Samoskevich 01:14 Early Training and Development in Hockey 04:57 Transitioning from U18 to College Hockey 09:07 Building a New Division I Program 11:49 Evaluating Talent and Character in Players 13:11 Fostering Leadership Qualities in Players 16:16 Balancing Physical Development in Women's Hockey 20:23 Family Legacy and Support in Hockey 23:18 Sibling Dynamics and Learning in Sports 26:47 Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors

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Hockey Performance Unleashed: Brenna Dardar: Optimizing Nutrition for Hockey Players

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Brenna Dardar, a registered dietitian, discusses the importance of nutrition for hockey players, focusing on weight management, body composition, and the role of carbohydrates and protein in performance. She emphasizes the need for hockey players to understand their individual nutritional needs, the significance of gut health, and the impact of nutrition on overall performance metrics. The conversation also covers game-day nutrition strategies and post-game recovery, highlighting the importance of timing and food choices for optimal athletic performance. Get in touch with Brenna and Nutrition With Wendi: https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/ Off-Season Domination '25 is Almost Here!Get ready to unlock explosive speed, agility, and hockey-specific strength. The new program drops April 6thdon't miss out! Find it here: https://hockeytraining.com/programs/

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Glass and Out: DB Hockey Factory Founder Daniel Broberg: Developing good posture, players facing adversity and finding the flow state

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In episode #294, we welcome back a man who requires no introduction (but we'll give one anyway): Player Development Coach Daniel Broberg. He is the founder of DB Hockey Factory and is regarded as one of the top development coaches in the game,travelling the world extensively to work with players, teams, clubs of all levels, and is sought after by some of the the top players in hockey to tweak and refine their skills. We recently collaborated on the course with Broberg, 7 Steps From Basic Skills to Smooth Power,provides you with a blueprint for building a foundation in your players that will not only enhance their fundamental skills, but also empower them to read and react to whatever the game gives them and tap into the full spectrum of their creativity. Check it out here. And on top of that, he will be presenting on-ice at this June's TCS Live coaching conferencefor the first time ever.Save your spot to meet him in person! Listen as he shares the importance of posture in skill development, why players need to face adversity on their own, and why finding the state of "flow" is the key to building elite players.

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Glass and Out: NCAA Head Coach Dave Smith: Positive message to players, evolution of the royal road and following your passion

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In episode #293, we welcome good friend of The Coaches Site, Dave Smith. Two days before we were scheduled to record this podcast he notified us that he had been relieved of his duties as the Head Coach of RPI. Despite that, he agreed to join the pod with hisonly request being that we focus on the future and the positive experiences he enjoyed during his eight seasons leading the RPI program. Previous to his time with RPI Smith spent 12 seasons as Head Coach at Canisius College. Prior to that, he was an Assistant Coach for seven seasons split between Miami University (Ohio), Bowling Green, and Mercyhurst. He is now going to start a new chapter in his coaching journey and will again relish in the opportunity to build and lead a team. We hope that this conversation will give other coaches hope and help them navigate the curveballs that the game throws at them. Listen as he shares the message he left his players with after being let go, why the royal road has changed offensive hockey, and why it all starts with following you passion.

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Glass and Out: Tappara Head Coach Rikard Grönborg: Always choosing the challenge, encouraging decision making and failure over cowardice

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In episode #292, we welcome Tappara Head Coach Rikard Grnborg. Last time we spoke with Grnborg, he and the Swedish National team were coming off back-to-back Gold medals at the World Championships, while he was also preparing to speak at TCS Live in 2019. His presentation on the evolution of coaching and player development in Sweden is a must watch. You can check it out at The Coaches Site. Grnborg was then hired by the Zurich Lions heading into the 2019-2020 season, his first opportunity to coach a club team in professional hockey. He would lead the Lions to first place in the NLA standings prior to his first season being cut short due to the COVID pandemic. From Zurich, he would head north to Finland, joining Tappara, and in the process, become the first non-Finnish coach to coach in the Liga. In his first season, he would lead Tappara to a league Championship. Now in his second season, hes managing a younger roster, but also an organizational shift focused on sports science and homegrown talent. Listen as he shares why he's always accepted the challenge of trying something different, how to get players out of their comfort zone, and how to encourage your players to make decisions.

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Glass and Out: HC Davos Head Coach Josh Holden: Skills-skills vs game-skills, passing habits in practice and the Spengler Cup bench incident

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In episode #291, we continue our trip through Europe with a visit from HC Davos Head Coach Josh Holden. Davos is of course the home of the Spengler Cup, a tournament that Holden and HC Davos won last season (his first with the team), the 16th in the club's history. After a playing career in North America that saw Holden drafted 12th overall in 1996 by the Vancouver Canucks and spend time with Carolina and Toronto, he would travel overseas and evetually settle in Zug, Switzerland. Zug would also be where he got his start in coaching, joining Dan Tangnes staff the season following his retirement.During his five seasons as an Assistant Coach, the club would capture one Swiss Cup and back to back NLA Championships. Listen as he shares the difference between skills-skills and game-skills, the mentality of being "all in today," and what he learned from the infamous bench incident at the Spengler Cup.

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The Hockey Journey Podcast: Dodge County - Becoming Champions - Jeremy Gunderson EP157

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Today, we're talking about the amazing evolution of the Dodge County Girls High School Hockey Program,and how theyjust madehistory by winning theirfirst ever State Championship! The guy who's been at the helm of the ship for over 500 games as head coach, Jeremy Gunderson have experienced every emotion a squadcould go through. The last 2 seasonsfor this group had the 2extremes, the agonyof defeat a year ago and most recently, the thrill of a bitter sweet victory. If you're looking to build a hockey program from the bottom floor, you have 18 years to dedicate to the project, you'll get the blueprint of how Dodge County did it! Thanks for stopping by and enjoy this special episode!!To learn more about Coach Lance Pitlick, visit -Online Hockey TrainingLargest Online Data-Base Off-Ice Stickhandling, Passing and Shooting Drillshttps://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/In-person lessons with Coach Lancehttps://www.sweethockeycoach.com/If interested in purchasing the Stickhandling Training Aidhttps://headsuphockey.ai/ Use the Code coachlance for 10% off the investment into yourself :)

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Glass and Out: EV Zug Head Coach Dan Tangnes: Keys to playing a possession game, creating offence through risk management and integrity alwa

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In episode #290, we welcome current Head Coach of EV Zug Dan Tangnes. He grew up in Norway and represented his country internationally at the U20 level, and eventually made his way to Sweden where he would turn pro. Tangnes started coaching in the Rogle academy and eventually would work his way up to coaching Linkoping HC in the SHL, Swedens top league. From there, he would join Zug in 2018 and lead them to a regular season title in his first season. He continued to invest in relationships and along with his players, created a culture that would support Zug capturing back to back NLA Championships in 2021 and 2022. Next season, he will be returning to Rogle to become their next Head Coach. In the meantime, hes focused on bringing a third Championship to Zug. Listen as he shares why filtering information down to what matters most is a key skill for coaches, why playing a possession game comes down to the players without the puck, and why integrity needs to come first before wins and titles.

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