Champs App Podcast

On this episode we talk with Cory Whitaker who is the head coach of the Culver Girls Academy prep hockey team. We talk about what makes a great goalie, go into detail on the Culver academies and all the great things he is doing to take the girls program to the next level. You can connect with Cory Whitaker either on the Culver Girls Academy  website: https://culverathletics.com/sports/womens-ice-h...

On this episode we talk with coach, advisor and hockey parent Jamie Printz . Jamie is the head coach of the Nichols girls prep hockey team and is also a college hockey advisor and a hockey dad. We talk about Nichols, go into detail on the recruiting process and Jamie provides advice to players and parents on how to get recruited. You can connect with Jamie either on the Nichols website  or via Jam...

On this episode we talk with Josh Funk, Head Coach who is the head coach of the new DIII women’s college hockey program at Hood College that will start playing in the 2024-25 season. Josh started his coaching career as a student assistant for their men's hockey program at Gustavus Adolphus College. He then went on to work at the high school, club hockey and junior levels before becoming an ass...

On this special episode, we focus solely on player development with Brett Beebe, the founder of RAD Hockey.  I asked Brett to come on the podcast to understand what makes a great player development team coach. In my opinion, there are nowhere near enough coaches that know how to develop players. And I wanted to learn from Brett how a true player development coach thinks and acts. You can connect w...

On this episode we talk with Dave Clausen, Head Coach of the Utica University women’s hockey program. We discuss his coaching journey in DIII women’s hockey, go into detail on Utica University and the hockey program then Dave discusses playing DIII hockey and the recruiting process. You can connect with Dave either on the team website : https://uticapioneers.com/staff-directory/dave-clausen/16 or...

On this episode we talk with Tara Watchorn, Head Coach of the Boston Terriers  women’s hockey program. We discuss the Canadian U18 women’s team, her experience starting the Stonehill College women’s hockey program, go deep on Boston University and her plans for the team. We also have a good discussion on their recruiting process. You can connect with Tara either on the BU team website : https://go...

On this episode we talk all things girls prep school hockey with Tabor Academy head coach Eric Long. We discuss how New England prep hockey works, how it compares to other female hockey options, the boarding school experience, the admissions process and of course go into detail on the Tabor Seawolves. You can connect with Eric either on the Tabor Academy website https://www.taboracademy.org/admiss...

On this episode we talk with Harry Rosenholtz, founder of College Hockey Showcases. As a former DI coach at Yale and Quinnipiac, Harry provides great insight into the women’s college hockey recruiting process from a coach perspective, he also provides advice on creating your recruiting strategy and give his recommendations on navigating events summer recruiting. Harry also discusses the College Ho...

On this episode we talk with Kelly Nash, head coach of the Long Island University women’s hockey program. We discuss her growing up playing roller hockey and transitioning into ice hockey at a later age. She also talks about scoring the overtime winning goal for Wisconsin in the WCHA championship game. Kelly also goes into detail about the Sharks program including her thoughts and advice about the...

On this episode we talk with with Reagan Carey, commissioner of the Premier Hockey Federation. We talk about her journey from college to becoming commissioner,  the growth of the PHF, how the league is growing both from a fanbase and business perspective, and how young female hockey players can now consider playing pro hockey as a viable career path. You can learn more about the Premier Hockey Fed...

On this episode we talk with Jen Kindret, Head Coach of the St Anselm College women’s hockey team. We talk about her development as a DI hockey player, her coaching journey through DI and DIII, her plans to continue to develop the Hawks program and her perspective on the upcoming recruiting season.  You can connect with Jen either on the St Anselm team website : https://saintanselmhawks.com/sports...

On this episode we talk with Molly Engstrom, Head Coach of the University of Maine women’s hockey team. We discuss her amazing playing career which includes two Olympics, several world championships and a long professional career. We also talk about her plans for the Maine Black Bears team including what kind of players she looks for when recruiting.  You can connect with Molly either on the Maine...

On this episode we talk with Dr. Aimee Kimball who is the president of KPEX Consulting - a firm whose goal is to create a mindset and culture that leads to success for teams and individuals. Dr. Kimball has a PhD specializing in Sport Psychology and is currently the Senior Director of Team and Organizational Development for the Washington Capitals. Previously she worked with the New Jersey Devils...

Beau Marchwick is the person in charge of all girls and women’s hockey stats on Elite Prospects. Hailing from Stillwater, Minnesota, Beau spent four years at University of Minnesota – Mankato where he received a scholarship to sing at MSU. In 2015 he was the play-by-play voice of the River Falls Renegades from the USPHL. And around that same time he started volunteering to input stats into Elite P...

On this episode, we talk with Wally Kozak. Wally has been a career coach, with roles including Head Scout and Manager of Player development for Team Canada’s Women’s Team. He has played an instrumental role in developing female hockey in Canada thanks to more than four decades of involvement at all levels of the sport. Wally’s list of accomplishments includes national and international championshi...

On this episode, we talk with Liz Keady Norton, Head Coach of the Dartmouth Big Green women’s hockey team. We talk about her hockey playing & coaching background, her experiences with USA Hockey and all about her vision for the Dartmouth women’s hockey program. You can connect with Liz either on the Dartmouth team website : https://dartmouthsports.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/li...

On this episode, we talk with Jess Cameron who is the Director of Women’s Hockey at Neutral Zone. We talk about the scouting services neutral zone provides to coaches, players and parents. How players are scouted & rated and how coaches use player ratings and reviews. You can learn more about and the Neutral Zone Women’s Hockey here:  https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/ Follow Jess and Ne...

On this episode, we talk with Britni Smith – Head Coach of the Syracuse Orange women’s hockey team. We talk about her playing career ending with her scoring an overtime goal to win the Clarkson cup, her coaching journey which includes two NCAA championships and what she looks for when recruiting. You can connect with Britni either on the Syracuse team’s website https://cuse.com/sports/womens-ice-h...

On this episode, we talk with Kelly Rider Head Coach of the Curry College Women’s Ice Hockey Program. Kelly discusses starting two Division III hockey programs, goes into detail about Curry College and gives lots of advice about college recruiting process. You can connect with Kelly either on the Curry College website https://www.curryathletics.com/sports/wice/coaches/Rider_Kelly  or via Kell...

On this episode, we talk with Tim Turk who is the Shooting and Scoring Coach for NHL teams and all-stars. He also works with girls hockey programs and youth players. Tim shares his expertise on how to score goals, the technical aspects of shooting, what attributes goals scorers have in common and the nuances of shooting for girls. This was an incredibly insightful episode with many practical tips...

On this episode, we talk all things girls prep school hockey with Williston Northampton school varsity girls head coach Christa Talbot Syfu. We discuss how New England prep hockey works, how it compares to other types of hockey paths, the boarding school experience, the admissions process and of course go into detail on Williston Northampton. You can connect with Christa either on the team’s websi...

On this episode, we talk with Chris Baudo head coach of the Nazareth College Golden Flyers women’s hockey team. We talk about player leadership, the hockey development of one of the best players in hockey today and the Division III recruiting process. You can connect with Chris either on the team’s website https://nazathletics.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/chris-baudo/1794 or via Chr...

On this episode, we talk with Tom O’Malley who is the longtime head coach of the Sacred Heart University women’s ice hockey program. We talk about his long coaching career starting 3 different DI women’s hockey programs, the brand new hockey facilities that are being built at Sacred Heart and his advice for players and parents in these unique recruiting times. You can connect with Tom either on th...

On this episode, we talk with Jack Kelly who is the head coach of the Assumption University women’s ice hockey program. In fall 2023, Assumption will be adding a DI team in addition to their current club team. We talk about Jack’s long tenure in hockey coaching and administration. We also discuss what makes Assumption a great place to go to school and Jack’s strategy for putting together his first...

On this episode, we talk with Matt Kelly who is the head coach of the Providence women’s ice hockey program. We discuss his growing up being a goalie and playing DI hockey, how he got into coaching and go deep on the Friars women’s team. You can connect with Matt either on the team’s website or via Matt Kelly’s Champs App profile : https://profile.champs.app/h/matt-kelly . You can learn more about...