Hockey IQ Podcast

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Dan Arel... Hockey Director, hockey dad, hockey coach, etc. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Practical tips for coaches running ice hockey practice - Practice structure & design - Building confidence in players - The 'How' of coaching - Rewarding behaviors, not outcomes - Making & Keeping it fun Sign up for the #...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Richard Bercuson, retired teacher, writer, podcaster, and hockey coach. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - History of Small Area Games/Small-Sided Games - Benefits of coaches throwing away their whistles & whiteboards - Why flow drills suck - Learning is messy - Issues with paying for goals scored, shortening the bench, etc. - B...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Larry Lauer, Director of Mental Performance at the US Tennis Association. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Developing quality self-talk - Stress management - Coaching process > coaching results - Why hockey is a late development sport - Positive coaching - How stubborn (and coachable) players tend to be top performers - Getting...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Rob Gherson, goalie guru and head coach in the GTHL (Toronto). He's a fascinating story and has a great coaching style. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Stories from his playing career, including changing his playstyle - Allowing players to fight through adversity - How to best play the 2v1 - Coaching for development Sign up...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Scott Kleekamp, director of player operations for Dryland Development Project in the Boston area. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - The evolution of coaches from Yelling to Telling to Asking - Mimic vs actual learning - Getting players to enjoy the game and be the best coach - Keeping score for development - How to do film work Men...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Blumes, head coach and GM with the Ontario Jr Reign. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - How to improve shootout/breakaways conversions - Prescout information to provide players - How to practice the shootout for players and goalies with intention - Penalty Kill triggers to pressure - Preparing and scouting for your next game...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Kyle McLennan. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Developing an eye for the game  - Where to get video - Evolutions in the game tactics -  Breakout skills and tactics - How to be effective when Coaching/Teaching - Helping players develop an eye for how to read the game Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ Newsletter: Newsletter HockeysArsen...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with skate sharpening guru, Keegan McMindes. Keegan teaches Greg everything to know about skate steel, profiling, sharpening, and so much more. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - What goes into a quality skate sharpening - Skate hollow, profile, zones, radius, etc. - Pressure along the steel when sharpening and maintaining the bevels - U...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Justin Goldman. A Goalie guru and author. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Mental side of goaltending - Dealing with situations, emotions, and managing ourselves - How shooters can make a goalie's life difficult - Importance of edgework being greater than ever - Zoo tigers vs Jungle tigers - Where goalies should look to read...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Jill Plandowski. Jill is a skating expert and hockey wife + hockey mom to 3 boys. She's developed thousands of great skaters from the youngest ages to the NHL. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - The role of pucks within skating development - Details of Balance, Glide & Stride within skating - Shin angles, Arm efficiency, &a...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Brian Gillam. Brian is the Coach Development Coordinator Hockey Eastern Ontario,  Owner of SPS Hockey Development, Hockey Canada Skills Coach, and High Performance Coach. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Great content and ideas HEO has been able to gather and offer to coaches - Making academic concepts reachable to coaches and pla...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with practitioner, John "The Colombian" Catrillon. With years of observing, experimenting, and implementing great developmental environments. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Self-discovery within athlete development - Games to teach the game. Sacling complexity up and down. - Benefits of playing with younger and older player...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with professor, researcher, consultant, entrepreneur, analyst, etc... Geir Jordet! Geir is known for his work in scanning research and how Greg got to dive into Geir's excellent work. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Scanning research - Importance of body orientation - Details that matter within scanning (Critical scans, scan timi...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with current player and Columbus resident, Ayo Adeniye. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Getting into hockey without a traditional hockey background and overcoming obstacles. -Igniting a passion for hockey and the mentor along Ayo's journey, John Haferman -Flipping the switch to become a no-nonsense competitor on the ice - Innovat...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey expert and new hockey dad, Jack Han. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Father's Day and our personal hockey dad stories - How our father's gave us the gift of loving hockey - How we work with parents as hockey consultants - Coaching hacks - How we source and work with clients - Why we get hired - How people are usi...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with PE Teacher, MS Kinesiologist, and LTAD expert, Chris Sevier! A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Long Term Athlete Development - How the best kids at 8-9y/o burn out - Why the environment is more important than the coach's instructions -  Engaging parents and understanding what/how learning really occurs - Adjusting to the resou...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with coach and coach developer, Jim Haverstrom! A few areas on this episode we discuss: - What is a hockey director and what they do - Creating programming for youth hockey players - How to avoid creating practice players - Involving and educating parents  - How simply changing to a psotive mindset changes everything for the better Sign up for...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with former NHLers, current coach, and business person with Sense Arena VR,... Andrew Alberts A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Developing himself into an NHL player, physically and mentally - How to retrieve a puck as a defenseman - Understanding handedness and puck spin - Recovering from concussions - Virtual reality's place with...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with author and mental specialist, Danielle McDonough. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Life after your playing career ends - Self-Defeating Behaviors - Power of "The pause" - The success trap - Enhancing critical thinking  - Positive outcomes from mistakes - Allowing grace - Accepting responsibility Sign up for the #1 Hockey...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Spencer Loane, ice hockey scout with the Chicago Steel of the USHL. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Power of the weakside defensemen - Stealing from soccer/football - Finding ways to defend that don't involve skating backwards - How to learn hockey - What scouts look for at talent identification combines - Modern hockey tact...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Aaron Wilbur, ice hockey coach and founder of The Coaches Site (TCS). TCS is the #1 website for ice hockey coaches.  A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Power of simplicity within messaging  - Coaching from U6 to Professional - Importance of getting out of the way -  Coaching Epiphanies  - What separates bad and good coaches - Ethica...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Matt Dumouchelle, writer and podcaster of the series 'Hockey Factories.' Matt had a behind the scenes look into the best hockey talent producers in the world. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Ideas that anyone can steal from the best - Where the big differences are between hockey factories - What great development looks...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Zack Nowak, USAH coordinator of coach education and player development assistant.  A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Coach development = player development  - What is actually skill acquisition and development  - The skills of coaching  - Separating the explanation from the demonstration - Evolution of coaching questions Check out...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Derek Neumeier.  A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Jonatan Berggren's skillset - What makes Connor Bedard so special - The tactical skill sets that make players elite Check out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Website HockeysArsenal.com Twitter @HockeysArsenal ( @CoachRevak for Greg + @Daniel_Dukart for Dan) Hockey IQ P...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Corey Sznajder. Corey tracks stats that are behind almost all of the publicly available NHL micro-data. He's literally watching ALL of the NHL games each season.  A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Hockey pet peeves & biases (E.g. cross corner dumps, point shots, rimmed pucks, etc.) - Offensive creation, rush vs OZ play. -...