PowerTech Development Podcast

In episode 5 of the coaching mini series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric cover how to coach in a practice vs how to coach in a game. They discuss setting up practices, skills and systems, and how to be effective with your time, plus strategies for coaching behind the bench, dealing with individual players in game, pre/post game talks, and more! Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/membership...

In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric continue the coaching mini series focusing on individualized coaching strategies. They discuss how to coach individuals within the team structure, developing relationships with players, roles within the team, and managing parents and conflicts.  Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of...

In the third episode of our coaching mini series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric cover how to identify what team dynamic you have to work with. This includes coming up with a team identity, developing player roles within that identity, coaching individuals within a team structure, team leadership and accountability, and more! Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the Power...

In the second episode of the coaching mini series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss age appropriate coaching practices and knowing your audience. They cover strategies for success from U10 to U20 and some of the common issues coaches will face at each age.  Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video li...

In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric introduce their coaching clinic mini series. This series will cover age appropriate coaching, identifying what you have, building your team, learning to coach individuals, coaching in a practice vs game, and dealing with conflicts.  Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill dev...

In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric have a nuanced conversation about power skating. They bring up questions they have on when power skating style lessons work and when they don’t, when and who they are appropriate for, definitions of skating terms, and alternative methods to improve your skating without being on the ice.  Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join...

In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss the process of addressing the gaps in your game. They point out how players constantly make comparisons to players that are older or ‘better’ for the moment, and put some perspective on the time it takes to develop into a high end player.  Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the PowerTech Community! Take advantage o...

In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric cover how players, parents, and coaches can be quick to take situations personally…even if they may not be. They spend the entirety of this episode running through common conflicts in sports and shed light on how they may not be a personal attack.  Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the PowerTech Community! Take advantage...

In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss the difference between good players, and the players who make it. Referencing a quote from former NHLer Steve Ott “everybody says they want it, but do they really?” the boys expand on the concept of going beyond baseline training and skill development and outline the true difference makers that they see in players.  Support the show by visiting po...

This episode wraps up the parenting mini series answering your questions! Coach Andy and Coach Eric answer several member questions across a wide range of topics including hockey IQ, addressing deficiencies in young players, coaches that are too intense, positional play, hazing and rookie parties, the BCHL, spring hockey, and other topics! Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/membership...

In this final episode of the parenting mini series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss effective strategies for supporting and communicating with your young athlete. This includes ‘positivity’, process vs outcomes, being ‘too hard’ on kids, being humble as parents, the distractions in hockey, asking questions, showing vulnerability, and other topics.  Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca...

In episode 5 of this mini series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric cover youth training and skill development both on and off the ice. They spend time discussing what skill development means, the purpose of skill development by age, what is necessary vs a luxury, what to look for in a skills coach or trainer, and more.  Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the PowerTech Com...

In episode 4 of this mini series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric analyze all aspects of youth coaching from the parent perspective. They discuss common problems including parent coaches and favoritism, bad communicators, unbalanced coaching, misaligned views with the coach, and more! Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill...

*BONUS RELEASE* Episode 135 of the PowerTech Development Podcast is now available! Former NHLer and current OHL Coach Andy Delmore joins the podcast for this bonus release! He and Coach Andy cover all topics from where hockey has been to where it’s going in terms of youth development, coaching, parenting, how the game is changing, and what makes a great player! Support the show by visiting powerte...

In episode 3 of our 6-part parenting series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric outline expectations along the youth development path that are age appropriate. They breakdown each age group starting with under 8s and work through to 18 years old.  Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation...

In episode 2 of our 6-part parenting series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric cover the common pressures parents will face with their kids through youth hockey. They cover when to move from AA to AAA, training and skills coaches, spring hockey, your hometown hockey centers, agents, cost to play, and social pressure! Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the PowerTech Communi...

This episode kicks off a 6-part mini series on parenting through sports! Coach Eric and Coach Andy use this episode to provide a general outline on the series and introduce some of the key topics that will be covered in upcoming episodes. Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation...

In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric answer the questions of PowerTech Online members in Ask Me Anything V. They cover topics including the NCAA vs CHL debate, hiring an agent, tips for new coaches, the cost to play, and more! Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, disco...

In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss the charged topic of money in sports. While acknowledging the issues that often arise when money is involved, the boys steer away from the negativity and point out when money in sports can be beneficial, particularly to youth hockey development.  Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the PowerTech Community! Take adva...

As the post-season comes to a climax, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss playoff hockey. They cover how the game changes after the regular season and what it takes to be a playoff player.  Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other...

With the 2023 OHL Priority Selection approaching, Coach Andy and Coach Eric provide a mental framework for players and parents to handle all circumstances related to the draft. They discuss the highs and lows, reality vs expectations, future planning, and how to prepare mentally for curveballs and setbacks.  Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the PowerTech Communit...

In the final episode of their position series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric deep dive into the centerman position. Returning to the coach’s board, they cover small details like faceoffs and mindset and responsibilities you should have in all three zones.  Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library,...

In episode 2 of their position series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric cover the foundations of quality defending. They bring out the coaches board to go over defending off the rush, dzone coverage, neutral zone transitions, offensive zone play, and more! Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, co...

As part of their position series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric start off with a masterclass on playing wing. Inspired by a recent client consultation, Coach Andy provides a detailed breakdown of all three zones for young players to truly understand the game beyond hard skills. Though the focus is wingers, this episode is a great resource for players at all positions, as well as parents and coaches to...

In this episode, Coach Andy shares what he would change if he could redo his hockey career. As a high OHL draft pick and U17 Team Canada player, he and Coach Eric dissect some key insights for young players to learn from on their own development journey. Support the show by visiting powertechhockey.ca/memberships to join the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video librar...