Hockey IQ Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with ice hockey coach, Jamieson McVicar.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Creating game transferable practice plans
• How to provide feedback that stick and empowers players
• CLA as an organizational philosophy
• Time under tension & Simplification not decompesition
• Skating away from pressure vs into pressure
• Importance of reflection time
• Many little coaching hacks you can  take and use immediately

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with ice hockey skating expert, Christian Grunnah.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Skating lessons learned from National Champion speed skating father
• Weight distribution and transfer within ice skating
• Gym work for ice skating
• Value in slowing down to work on proper form principles
• Importance of glide
• How to maintain and gain speed through turns

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with The Coaching Lab founder Jack Rolfe.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Self-reflection for both players and coaches
• Game-based learning techniques, challenges, and solutions
• Individualizing a team activity or game
• Quality question asking
• Why coaches should stand in multiple spots throughout an activity
• How to accelerate athletic learning
• Working backward to design a training session... with an example from Gordon Ramsey
• Fostering autonomy
• The job of a coach
• Where do you go to learn as a coach?

Connect with Jack here:

• https://thecoachinglab.org/pages/game-changer-2025-online-sports-coaching-course
• Info@thecoachinglab.org
• @The_coachinglab

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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
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Find Greg on Twitter @CoachRevak

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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.
- Importance of nuitrition
- Asking yourself, "What do I need to improve?"
- Working with a sports psychologist and his impact
- The importance of coaches relaying clarity to players, parents, etc.

Find Ohio Hockey Project on Instagram @OhioHockeyProject
Find Ohio Hockey Project on their website OhioHockeyProject.com 

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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 Panarin, Adam Fox, Zach Werenski, Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, Johnny Gaudreau, Troy Terry, Clayton Keller, and more)

Find the Hockey Collective Twitter @HKYCollective + Instagram @HockeyCollective

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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

Find Alyssa on Twitter @AGagliardi92

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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
- Evolution of goaltending

Books “The inner game of Tennis”
Find Neil and EasyCrease on Twitter @ConwayGoalie
Order EasyCrease here

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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 and Europe
- Player's owning their game and process
- Creating systems and clarity in his player's minds
- Allowing players to make mistakes
- Importance of playing multiple sporting while growing up
- Why angling is a valuable skill
- Using sleep as a competitive advantage 

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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 overrated
- "Aha" moments in Gus's evolution as a hockey analyst
- Meshing analytics and eye test

Find Gus online
- Twitter @KatsHockey

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