STL Hockey Training

Episode Description: In this episode of the On Call Coaches Podcast, Coach Switz and Coach Zane discuss the benefits of cross-training in sports and how it complements hockey and other athletic pursuits. They are joined by Blake Chatham, a decorated jiu-jitsu competitor and personal trainer, who shares insights from his 20+ years of experience in martial arts and coaching. Tune in as they dive int...

Coach Alex Switzer and Coach Zane dive into the challenges of “leveling up” in sports, discussing what it takes for players to transition to a new team or higher level and establish themselves as standout contributors. Our guest is Coach Jessica Maddox , a former NCAA D1 goalkeeper from Troy University who transitioned her passion for soccer into a successful coaching career. Jessica shares her jo...

In this episode, Coaches Switz and Zane dive deep into the essentials of athletic development, discussing a timeless coaching debate: practicing fundamentals over flashy moves. Joining them is Coach Aaron Raffel, head coach of George Mason University’s club football team and former DC Divas defensive coordinator. Coach Raffel shares valuable insights on developing players by focusing on foundation...

On this episode of the On Call Coaches Podcast , Coach Switz and Coach Zane dive deep into the values of accountability and leadership within team sports. The episode kicks off with a humorous anecdote about Coach Switz's nephew and his newfound responsibility, setting the stage for an exploration of what it means to be a great team leader on and off the field. Our guest, Bruce Johnson, a former J...

In this episode, hosts Coach Zane and Coach Alex dive into supporting players who may have faced setbacks in their athletic journey, offering insights on rebuilding confidence, skill improvement, and pursuing higher-level teams. Special guest Coach Daric Riley, linebackers coach for the Birmingham Stallions, shares his experiences coaching across college and professional levels, offering actionabl...

On Call Coaches Podcast – Episode 4: Player Development with Coach Adam Saito In this episode of the On Call Coaches Podcast, Coaches Alex and Zane sit down with Adam Saito to discuss his unique approach to coaching and player development. Adam shares insights into his coaching journey, offering valuable strategies for players at all levels. From building comprehensive development plans to focusin...

Episode 3: Synchronized Skating & Coaching Insights with Kameryn Furman In this episode of the On Call Coaches Podcast , Coach Alex and Coach Zane are joined by special guest Kameryn Furman, a national synchronized skating coach and Team USA representative—who also happens to be Coach Zane’s sister. Kameryn shares her incredible journey from ice dancer and competitive figure skater to her curr...

In this episode of the  On Call Coaches Podcast ,  Coach Switz  and  Coach Zane  kick things off talking about Zane’s gig coaching  6U and 8U Lady Cyclones . Zane’s loving it, even though half the time the kids are more worried about getting ice cream afterward than learning how to score goals. But hey, that’s half the fun. They chat about  keeping sports fun  for the little ones, especially when...

In this inaugural episode of the  On Call Coaches Podcast , Coach Alex and Coach Zane introduce their new show, where they dive into the journeys of coaches and explore how they use video analysis to enhance player development. For their first episode, they sit down with Coach Ryan Dietl, a former player from Webster Groves, Missouri, who has since become a prominent skills coach. Ryan walks throu...