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TJ and Dr Gary Bowman discuss team topics such as conflict, harmony, and competition as it relates to culture and performance. Sign up for the Coaching Project newsletter: https://coachingproject.substack.com/ We help coaches maximize individual and team performance

Observational Learning -The power of observational learning in building self-efficacy -Albert Bandura's social learning theory -Using observational learning to develop your coaching craft Read Dr Gary Bowman's blog on observational learning here: https://propelhp.com/kgb-vol-23-observational-learning/ Join the Coaching Project for free and receive a monthly email helping you maximize player develo...

Since this interview, Brett has moved on to become the Head Coach of the Iowa Wild in the American Hockey League. Dr Gary Bowman joins to co-host this episode with our guest, Brett McLean, Assistant coach with the Minnesota Wild in the National Hockey League. As a player, his career spanned over 1000 pro games in 7 leagues: including 385 in the NHL, 274 in the AHL and stops in the ECHL, IHL, in No...

Pavel Datsyuk is one of the 100 greatest NHL players of all time. His unique and sophisticated skill set has garnered him the name, “Magic Man”. We examine the ecological dynamics of athlete development, using Datsyuk as the back drop for the discussion. I am thrilled to welcome Vladislav Bespomoschnov and Mark O’Sullivan who published the case study, “Pavel Datsyuk: Learning, Development, and Bec...

Common pitfalls Navigating the challenges Connecting with athletes Framework for getting the most out of your exit interviews You can reach Dr. Gary Bowman at gbowman@propel.com Subscribe to the Coaching Project newsletter at: https://tjmanastersky.com/home/newsletter/

This is an excerpt from a presentation on Holistic Player Development for Hockey Without Borders. For the full video presentation go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB2tTu7TltI&t=29s Join the Coaching Project and receive a monthly email for leaders in sport: https://tjmanastersky.com/home/newsletter/

Dr. Gary Bowman and I are analyzing the book, Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babon, extracting the principles and applying them to high-performing sports teams. Our special guest for the chapter, Prioritize and Execute is, Mike Wisceup, Vice President and Harold Alfond Director of Athletics at Colby College; Retired Navy SEAL Officer. His personal decorations include the Bronze Star M...

Special learning and networking event for subscribers of the Coaching Project. Subscribe here: https://tjmanastersky.com/home/newsletter/ for access to future events. We are using Cody Royle’s groundbreaking new book as inspiration: ‘The Tough Stuff, Seven Hard Truths About Being a Head Coach’. We will discuss: The hardest parts of being a head coach Strategies for optimal performance in coaching...

Johan Lundskog, Head Coach of SC Bern of the National League in Switzerland joins the Coaching Project podcast. We discuss: -his journey from coaching the Bradford Rattlers to SC Bern. -how his coaching philosophy was shaped with Frolunda of the Swedish Hockey League -the impact of culture on developing players -his vision for SC Bern Subscribe to the Coaching Project Breakthrough Knowledge newsle...

Nate Leslie, Executive Coach and former professional hockey player joins the Coaching Project podcast to discuss leading through curiosity and asking better questions in order to connect with our athletes and improve performance. I highly recommend watching his documentary, “Rinks of Hope – Project Mongolia” - https://www.lgsports.ca/downloads/project-mongolia/ Subscribe to the Coaching Project mo...

On Wednesday, January 27 I hosted an an interactive conversation about balancing the need to develop athletes with the pressure to win. We discussed: -The tension between individual development and team performance. -How top coaches across all ages and levels approach the balance between development and winning. -Actionable information from the diverse experience of our panel experts. Panel includ...

Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Director of Wellness and Development with the Toronto Raptors in the National Basketball Association. We talk about the following topics: -Mental wellness as a competitive advantage -Shared mental models on a sports team -Asking better questions to connect with athletes -Athletic Intelligence Measures in talent identification and development www.athleticintel.com info@athl...

Jon Goyens was most recently the head coach of Baie-Commeau Drakkar in the QMJHL. Leading to that opportunity, Jon was the head coach for the Lac St. Louis Lions of the QMAAA league. In 10 years, the Lions played in 5 leagues finals including two trips to the National Championships at the Telus Cup. Along the way, Jon became the most winning coach in the playoffs. His list of alumni includes curre...

Carlo Colaiacovo was drafted 1st round, 17th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs which turned into 16 year pro career, 14 of them in the NHL including the Toronto Maple Leafs, St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres. He finished his playing career Adler Manheim for 2 seasons. Carlo represented Team Canada 5 times: U17, U20, Men’s WC and Spengler Cup and is now in...

Since this interview, Mark has moved on to be an Assistant Coach with the Edmonton Oilers. Mark Stuart played over 800 professional games including 673 in the NHL. He was a 1st Round pick to the Boston Bruins and served as a captain with the Winnipeg Jets for 4 seasons. Mark played in the NCAA at Colorado College serving as team captain and honored as the WCHA Defensive Player of the Year and All-...

Cody Royle is the head coach of Canada’s national men’s AFL program. For the last decade, he has been writing about how leadership, culture, and organizational dynamics contribute to competitive advantage. His debut book, Where Others Won’t, explores the leadership and culture strategies of the most forward-thinking organizations in sport and business. We discuss the following: -User experience in...

Dr. Adam Naylor is a high performance expert: coaching leaders, counseling competitors and supporting organizations in the areas of performance psychology, leadership and player development. With over 2 decades of expertise he has worked with athletes in several sports including the NHL, NBA, MLB, UFC, Tennis and golf. Adam is also active with USA Hockey and in the corporate world. Topics we discu...

Since this interview, Laura has moved on to become the Head Coach at Harvard. Laura Bellamy is a Harvard grad and standout goaltender for the Crimson, competing in the National Tournament twice. Her 19 shutouts are 2nd in the program history and as a senior she led the nation with a goals against of just .92. Following her playing career, Laura jumped right behind the bench with Harvard for two se...

Patrick O’Sullivan came up as a superstar in junior hockey, first with the United States National Team Development Program and then with the Mississauga Ice Dogs in the Ontario Hockey League before his professional career where he competed with the LA Kings, Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, Minnesota Wild, and the Phoenix Coyotes. He also represented USA 7 times between the U18 and U20 and Me...

Since this interview, Ted has moved on to Director of Player Development for EV Zug in the National League, Switzerland. I connect with Professional Skills Coach, Ted Suihkonen who is the Player Development Coach with HC Lokomotiv in the KHL. We get together to tackle the topic of "hockey sense" and attempt to answer the fundamental questions of, what is hockey sense? and how do you develop hockey...

Extreme Ownership Series continues as Dr. Gary Bowman and I welcome back, Brad Flynn, Assistant Coach Red Deer Rebels, Western Hockey League. In this episode, we cover the following topics: - Simple executes, less is fast, more is slow, hockey is simple, it’s just not easy. -Effective use of language to simplify concepts -Simplifying the game plan -In order to simplify, you need to get “into the w...

Dr. Gary Bowman and I are back with the Extreme Ownerships Series where we take the lessons from the book, Extreme Ownership by Jocko WIllink and Leif Babin and apply the concepts to hockey, coaching, and leadership. On this episode we are excited to bring on special guest, Brad Flynn, the Assistant Coach of the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League. In our discussion, we take a look at how...

I am joined by Mark Wick, a college hockey coaching veteran for over 30 years at Augsburg College, St. Scholastica, and Wisconsin Superior. As impressive as his commitment to college athletes has been in his career, what he is doing to create awareness about mental health and helping guide athletes and coaches alike to improve their mental health will be his legacy. We embark on an open conversati...

I am joined by Vladislav Bespomoschnov, who is the Learning and Development Coordinator at the Sport Institute of Finland in Vierumaki as well as a lecturer and researcher at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences. Vlad wrote the article, Coaching Philosophy and Methods of Anatoly Tarasov the father of Russian Hockey. Tarasov led his team to 3 Olympic gold medals, 9 World Championships, and 18...

Bruce Crowley is a Behavioral Scientist and Executive Coach working with elite athletes, coaches, and corporate teams. Bruce has specific experience with expediting the performance of NCAA hockey teams. In our conversation we discuss the following topics: -Performance under pressure -The power of language and word choice -Connecting with athletes during isolation -Vulnerability -Creating condition...