Hockey IQ Podcast

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Vladislav Bespomoschnov + Mark O’Sullivan. Together they worked together on a research study, 'Pavel Datsyuk: Learning, Development, and Becoming the "Magic Man."' A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Anatoly Tarasov's influence - Pavel Datsyuk's hockey path - Pavel adapting his game given his constraints...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Jimmy Mullin. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Why being a good teammate is key in player development - Teaching at the USNTDP - Hard skill vs soft skill - Building trust - "Own your development" - Teaching repeatable hockey - What it's like at the USNTDP - How hockey players should spend their development dollar Ch...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey coach David Urquhart. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - How a coach approaches planning for a season and roster - The importance of players leading and setting a standard - Modeling behavior - Creating a development focused environment - The value of processes for players - Leadership You can connect with David via Twitter (...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey coach Parker Burgess. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - The importance of character in recruiting and player evaluations - Organizational alignment - Structure of a week to build through a week and season - Details within hockey - Data tracking for hockey coaches and players Check out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web:...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Tomas Pacina. Tomas is a long time development coach in development and recently finished coaching the Czech WNT at the 2022 Olympics. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Tomas' Czech women's team moving from survival to domination - Team tactics and individual skill development within team building - Learning from Dave Kin...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Joel Jackson, performance coach with the Edmonton Oilers. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Joel Jackson Community Weight Room - Benefits of the bench press for hockey players -  Balancing pushing and pulling exercises - Heart rate response while skating - Work/Rest ratios - Managing stress and athletic loads - Off ice testing and...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Bobby Lucas, performance coach. Currently with the University of Michigan and formerly the Chicago Steel. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Implementing Strength & Conditioning within a season development plan - Managing player loads - KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for performance - Periodization and S&C season planning...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Director of Player Development, Justin Blaszak. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Building and sustaining a skating development program within a hockey organizaiton  - Using the USA Hockey tracking capabilities to improve practice design - Phasing practices and the season - How video has enhanced their player development - Communic...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with professional player development coach, David Laszlo. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Coaching coaches  - Constraints to drive and accelerate player development - Why asking questions is so valuable - How the best question in hockey can illuminate where players are in their development - Going beyond the sweat test - Teaching and...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with professional player and mental coach, Jacob Newton. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Dealing with abuse as a child and its long term effects - Making decisions and their effects on his life - Turning internally rather than externally - Separating himself and his athletic identity - How to snap out of poor thoughts and thought proc...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with strength and conditioning coach, Matt Howatt. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Where the bench press fits in a hockey player's off-ice routine - Hip Abduction vs Adduction  - What correlates from the gym to on the ice - Benefits of tumbling - Poking fun at Greg & Matt's playing career Check out Hockey's Arsenal...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with elite coach developer, Kristen Dieffenbach. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Helping athletes become their own best coach - Creating sustainable motivation - Exploring self and controlling emotions - Best coaching practices, backed up with research - How USA Hockey is leading the world in coach education and support - Using compet...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Ed Zdolshek. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Why he wore a Dominik Hasek mask  - Hockey IQ from a goalie's perspective - Developing goalies  - Mindset and mental strength  - Self-reflection and ability to move forward with a clear mind  - Tricks for shooters to score more goals and make the goalie's job difficult  - Puc...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we flip the script, and Greg is interviewed by former guest Gus Katsaros. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Skills within systems when scouting/talent evaluation  - Left-handed shooter's cheat code - Why point shots suck -  -  -  -  -  -  Find Greg on Twitter @CoachRevak Check out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Website HockeysArsenal....

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Russ Sinkewich of The Ohio Hockey Project (OHP). A few areas on this episode we discuss: - When a player should leave to go to the next level - Becoming an elite learner - How to be a student of the game - Life skills learned translating to on-ice performance - Why the saying, “You dont score goal from the weight room” is really dumb. - Im...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Nick Bowins A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Growing the game of hockey - Finding joy in the game of hockey - Details and elements he loves from the Hockey IQ Newsletter - How and why routes lead to space - Weakside D activation - Details we love from players around the NHL (Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Brayden Point, Artemi Pana...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Alyssa Gagliardi. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - The rondo for hockey - How to teach skills  - Boys vs Girls hockey - How to develop creativity - Coaching decision-making vs execution - Going beyond the ice to improve player development on-ice - Pivoting at the lower vs higher levels - Rod Brind'Amor's authenticity Fin...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with EasyCrease Founder and goalie coach, Neil Conway A few areas on this episode we discuss: - How goaltending is like golf - Key skills that go into quality hockey goaltending - The mental side of the position - Why trying harder is not normally the best answer to struggles - Modern day coaching techniques - Question asking for improvement -...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with EV Zug head coach Dan Tangnes. Fresh off an NL Championship season, we have a winding conversation on all things hockey. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Growing up in Norway, playing in Sweden, and coaching in Switzerland - The importance of off-ice aspects of life and preparation - Difference in structure between North America a...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Gus Katsaros A few areas on this episode we discuss: - How to study hockey film - What scouts look for in players - The difference between having skills and using skills - The 4 S’s of scouting - skating, smarts, speed, & skills - Transferable skills/ Translatable skills - Importance of training in small areas - Why physical speed is o...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Wendy Glover. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Targetting teens over adults for the program - Having a chance to make mistakes in lower stakes  - Lessons learned along the way such as understanding stakeholders and the power of humility - The power of reflection and benefits of failure - Evidence-based coaching and learning - Crea...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Domenic Pittis. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Going from coach-driven to player-driven coaching - Holistic hockey development - Making the work of being a hockey player an identity, not a sacrifice - Theme thinking vs goal thinking - Identity beyond just being a hockey player - The positive impact of failure - Developing emotio...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Michael Teplitzky to talk hockey sense. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - How coaching has made a better player - Changing of mentality through time - Having assets vs utilizing assets - Playing with expectation - Micro events vs Macro events - Dictating/Manipulating opponents - Thinking through progressions - Keeping optionality -...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Micah Blake McCurdy A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Micah's journey and transitioning into hockey analytics as a career - Why Micah loves and stays in the public realm. He's turned down NHL jobs - Thinking in probabilities instead of black/white - How the winning team drives Score Effects - Ways to judge a player's...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Lou Vairo  A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Lou's relationship with Anatoly Tarasov - Scouting for the 1980 Miracle on Ice team - Working with Herb Brooks - Originating the basic ADM in 1979 - Plenty of stories involving legends of the game Check out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Website HockeysArsenal.com Twitter @...