The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation

In episode 9, we chat with Pierre Debar, who is the Director of Culture & High-Performance HAP Training, Inc - Emotional Intelligence Trainer, HeartMath Certified Trainer, and Director of Training at Biosysco, Inc. In this episode, we talk about breathing and its impact on Emotional regulation for team and individual performance. Pierre walks us through different pre, mid, and post-game breath...

In episode 8, we chat with Matt Leaf and Heather Mannix from USA Hockey. Matt Leaf currently serves as the Director of the Officiating Education Program, and Heather as the Manager of Education. In this episode, we talk about how coaches and officials can work together to bridge the gap and build relationships for the betterment of youth hockey around the country.  To get involved in coaching...

In this episode, we chat with the Assistant Executive Director of Membership for USA Hockey, Kevin Erlenbach. The theme for this episode is around the 100,000th 8U participant, what this means for USA Hockey now, and where membership will go in the future. Tune in for another fantastic episode. For more information or ways to get involved, below are some links discussed throughout the episode. Fol...

This week, we chatted with Frank Serratore, Head Coach of the Air Force Academy Hockey Team. Listen in as we chat about his late start in hockey and how he continued his playing career straight into coaching and 40 years later he is still in the game. A few of the topics we chat about are how his coaching has changed over time, how he builds relationships with his players, and how he works with hi...

In episode 5 of the USA Hockey Podcast, we chat with Dave Caruso of the Columbus Blues Jackets. Dave shares his story through hockey, and then we do a deep dive into the Blue Jackets Hockey League and how they aim to develop more players and excellent coaches.  To get in contact with Dave: dcaruso@bluejackets.com To learn more about the Blue Jackets Hockey League: www.bluejacketshockeyleague....

In episode 4 of the USA Hockey Podcast, we chat with Katelyn Parker of the Seattle Kraken. Katelyn is a former NCAA D1 player and coach who has moved back to her hometown area to work with the Kraken in player development. In this episode, we talk about Katelyn’s youth hockey story all the way through coaching and now what she is doing to grow hockey and develop players through the Kraken. Stick a...

In this episode, we chat with the GM of the Minnesota Whitecaps, Chi-Yin Tse. Before working for the Whitecaps, Chi focused much of his time on growing the game in Oakland, California, for the San Jose Sharks organization. This fantastic episode focused on Chi's background in hockey, what programs he implemented at the Oakland Ice Center, and advice for those looking to grow the game in their area...

In Episode 2 with USA Hockey's Player Development Manager of Goaltending, Steve Thompson, we explore USA Hockey's Goaltending Development Model. We also discuss ways people can get involved to help grow goaltending development in our country. For more information about us: https://www.usahockey.com/ To find a Try Goalie for Free Event: https://www.usahockey.com/page/show/4966147-try-hockey-for-fre...

In Episode 1 with our Executive Director Pat Kelleher, We dive deep into where youth hockey was and where it is going with USA Hockey. We also discuss what makes being a member special and how you can get involved. For more information about us: https://www.usahockey.com/ To get involved in Try Hockey for Free: https://www.usahockey.com/page/show/4966147-try-hockey-for-free To find a rink near you...

This is just a preview of what is to come with the USA Hockey Podcast. We are very excited to get started in the next few months!