Explore every episode of the podcast PowerTech Development Podcast
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| Ep.202 | U18 Development, Passing and Critical Skills, Being A GAMER | 01 Sep 2024 | 00:48:51 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy reflect on their takeaways from the BioSteel Sports Academy development camp. They focus on the U18 level, positives and negatives of their development track, critical skills that need to be a focus, and differences between performing in a real game vs performing in practice. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS PowerTech Memberships | |||
| Ep.201 | Going to Junior Camps, Making An Impression, And Playing for GOOD Teams | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:55:36 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy speak to making an impression at junior camps, and the value in playing for good teams. They cover the mindset behind a lot of these decisions and how to position yourself to succeed at higher levels. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS
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| Ep.200 | Choosing Where to Play, Following the Crowd, and Gauging Quality | 18 Aug 2024 | 00:43:09 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss how to choose where to play. They focus specifically on the U18 age group, academics vs U18, Jr.C vs Jr.B, making decisions based on friends, and how to gauge quality development programs. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS PowerTech Memberships | |||
| Ep.199 | The Business of Hockey, Hockey Schools, & Making Money | 11 Aug 2024 | 00:51:06 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy dissect the hockey school business world and how it has developed over time. The include a discussion on different age groups, developing a business niche, quality over quantity, and other topics. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS
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| Ep.198 | Girls Hockey, Coaching Creativity, & Using Trainers | 28 Jul 2024 | 00:48:49 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy compare and contrast girls vs boys hockey, branch into a discussion on how to coach creativity, and how to maximize the benefits of using a trainer and or skills coach. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS PowerTech Memberships | |||
| Ep.197 | Development Gaps, Focused Training, and Communicating | 21 Jul 2024 | 00:50:54 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss their current training observations through summer programming. They touch on key development gaps they see in young players, how specificity of training impacts performance outcomes in older athletes, and the role of communication in developing athletes. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS Want to sponsor the show? Contact Us! | |||
| Ep.196 | Five KEY Coaching Qualities, Building a GREAT Coach | 14 Jul 2024 | 00:42:48 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy outline five key qualities of coaching. They discuss how one might rank order them in importance, and what it takes to build a great coach. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS PowerTech Memberships | |||
| Ep.195 | Hockey Nutrition, Practical Eating, Fuelling to Perform | 07 Jul 2024 | 01:01:09 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss nutrition for developing hockey players. They outline a nutritional philosophy, cover key terminology, discuss strategies for performance, and how to approach learning about food. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS Want to sponsor the show? Contact Us! | |||
| Ep.194 | Stanley Cup, Having Fun, and “Elite” Youth | 30 Jun 2024 | 00:47:31 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss the Stanley Cup final, hockey players “having fun”, and general thoughts on “elite” youth hockey players. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS PowerTech Memberships | |||
| Ep.193 | Nerves, Making Mistakes, and Being TOO Serious | 23 Jun 2024 | 00:54:23 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss the theme of nerves and mistakes in sport. They start with how to support anxious players from a parent and coaching perspective, before moving on to a coaching philosophy on ‘making mistakes’. Rounding out the podcast they touch on a broader theme of taking sport too seriously. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS PowerTech Memberships | |||
| Ep.192 | The Epidemic of Individual Hockey Skill | 16 Jun 2024 | 00:59:22 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy cover a recent article titled ‘When Individual Hockey Skills Become An Epidemic”. They go into detail on solo skills vs team based development, how skills translate to the game, and effective strategies for adapting at the pro level. They reference many quotes from high level hockey industry professionals like Martin St. Louis, Jason Bukala, Kyle Okposo, and more! Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS PowerTech Memberships | |||
| Ep.191 | Leamington Flyers, Memorial Cup, and the Job of Hockey | 09 Jun 2024 | 00:59:30 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andytouch on a variety of high level hockey topics! They look at the Leamington Flyers organization and success moving to JR.A, the Memorial Cup winning Saginaw Spirit, and run through what it takes to make professional hockey your JOB. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS PowerTech Memberships | |||
| Ep.190 | Taking Breaks, Peer Pressure, and FOMO | 02 Jun 2024 | 00:52:42 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy revisit the benefits of taking time away from the ice! They reference an article on early specializations and some of the problems that can arise from it, before moving on to overcomplicating training, endless reps vs quality reps, mental burnout, and other topics! Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS PowerTech Memberships | |||
| Ep.189 | Hockey Agents and Promoting Players | 26 May 2024 | 00:54:59 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy revisit the common question of agents in hockey. They focus mainly on high level agencies and how they represent players, before touching on the role of advisors, player promotion, and the actual role of an agent. They finish with a discussion on when an agent might be appropriate for you. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS PowerTech Memberships | |||
| Ep.188 | Map of NHLers, Time Management, & Staying Focused | 19 May 2024 | 00:49:13 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss the commitment necessary to make it as a player. They start with a discussion on where most NHLers are born before moving on to the technical aspects of the game. From the player perspective, they cover time management, hobbies and distractions, and how to stay focused. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS Want to sponsor the show? Contact Us! | |||
| Ep.187 | Jr/Prospect Camps, Meddling Parents, & the Locker Room (AMA VII) - PowerTech Development Podcast | 12 May 2024 | 00:50:33 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy answer member questions. They cover how to handle injuries, jr/prospect camps, shortening the bench, meddling parents, coaching conflicts, locker room behavior, full ice vs half ice development, specialization, power tripping coaches, who to take advice from, and other topics! Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS PowerTech Memberships | |||
| Ep.186 | Unsung Heroes, Coach Evaluations, Baseline Skill, and Grittiness | 05 May 2024 | 01:00:47 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy revisit the NHL playoffs and some of the valuable players. They speak to how coaches evaluate hockey and gauging the ‘raw materials’ a player might have. From there, they finish with a discussion on baseline skill and how grittiness wins games. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS PowerTech Memberships | |||
| Ep.185 | Playoff Hockey, Power Forwards, & Parent Behavior | 28 Apr 2024 | 00:55:55 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy talk about the NHL playoffs, what it takes to be a winning team, and how different roles contribute. They shift gears to youth hockey parents and how to keep perspective through the development process. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS | |||
| Ep.184 | Hockey Highlights, Being Motivated, & Off-Season Plans | 21 Apr 2024 | 00:51:43 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy continue their thread on tryout-related topics. They cover how young players consume hockey content, trying to learn from hockey highlights, the role of motivation in your practice, NHL player habits to emulate, creating an off-season plan, and more! Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS PowerTech Memberships | |||
| Ep.183 | Grit, Humility, Details, and Getting Noticed | 14 Apr 2024 | 00:50:38 | |
Building on last week's episode on tryouts, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss some of the key elements that players should focus on to “get noticed”. They use several examples of current players to walk through the concept of grit, what it means to ‘have good details’, how coaches can support learning, specific details of your game in each zone, and more! Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS
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| Ep.182 | Tryouts, Evaluations, & Building A Team | 07 Apr 2024 | 00:52:00 | |
With team tryouts and training camps upcoming, Coach Eric and Coach Andy take a deep dive into the process of building a team. They discuss the timing of tryouts, the evaluation process of players, the A/AA to AAA jump, the ‘extras’ that may or may not be required, and other topics! Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! | |||
| Ep.181 | Early Specialization in Your Sport | 31 Mar 2024 | 00:52:37 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric references a USA Hockey article and corresponding X thread to discuss the skew towards early specialization in hockey. He and Coach Andy use this to explore why the long term athletic development model is key for youth and long-term hockey success. Similarly, they discuss specializing in a certain position as a hockey player and how the game is trending towards ‘positionless’ play. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS | |||
| Ep.180 | Balancing Academic & Athletics for Future Success | 24 Mar 2024 | 00:56:47 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric reads a note sent in from a university hockey coach about using hockey as a vehicle for life success. The boys cover in detail the importance of preparing for life beyond hockey, and ensuring you are ‘checking the boxes’ along your hockey journey. Preparing yourself for life alongside pursuing hockey does not take away from your sport focus, but enhances it. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS Want to sponsor the show? Contact Us! | |||
| Ep.179 | Who Should I Listen To? | 17 Mar 2024 | 01:10:28 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss the process of taking advice along your hockey journey. They cover how to evaluate sources of information coming from other parents, other players, coaches, scouts, and agents/advisors. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS | |||
| Ep.178 | Doing Too Much of Not Enough? | 10 Mar 2024 | 01:03:01 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy go through a client email they received outlining some common issues that parents might find in youth hockey. They start out on over the top parent behavior before moving into boundaries around youth teams, teaching kids HOW to work hard, the idea of ‘sacrificing’ for your goals, being a good player early in development, academy systems, and when less hockey might be the answer! Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS PowerTech Memberships | |||
| Ep.177 | Building A NCAA vs CHL Hockey Player | 03 Mar 2024 | 01:00:56 | |
With Coach Eric's recent trip to watch NCAA DI hockey, he and Coach Andy take a deep dive into the college game. They analyze the structure of college style of play and contrast it with the younger CHL game, discuss the extended development timeframe for college bound players, some of the lesser appreciated but key qualities of division I hockey, and where to focus your attention as a young player. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements
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| Ep.176 | Exploring Competitive Hockey Development | 25 Feb 2024 | 00:57:57 | |
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric share their thoughts on some common development questions they continue to hear in the hockey world. They discuss the insistence on playing ‘best’ competition, how much the draft matters, balancing game vs practice time, what happens when players get too much ice, and other topics! Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements HELIOS Hockey | |||
| Ep.175 | How Coaches Think | 18 Feb 2024 | 01:01:01 | |
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss common issues through the lens of a coach. They cover the major topics of coaches swearing on the bench and the appropriateness of benching players in youth hockey. This episode is a great window into how coaches think about different situations with their players. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements HELIOS Hockey | |||
| Ep.174 | The ‘Time Spent’ Delusion | 11 Feb 2024 | 01:04:16 | |
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric have an interesting discussion on the ‘Time Spent’ delusion. They open by pointing out the drastic changes from youth hockey to higher levels and discuss some coaching philosophies, before dissecting how much time we actually spend working on our craft. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Subscribe on YouTube, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements | |||
| Ep.173 | Intro to Special Teams *Basics Mini Series Ep.4* | 04 Feb 2024 | 01:10:21 | |
In the final episode of this basics mini series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric give an introduction to special teams. They look at powerplay breakouts and in-zone setups, penalty kill forecheck and in-zone defending, mindsets on both sides of the puck, and how to make decisions in different situations. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements HELIOS Hockey | |||
| Ep.172 | Offensive Zone Tactics *Basics Mini Series Ep.3* | 28 Jan 2024 | 01:14:35 | |
In the third episode of this basics mini series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss the offensive zone. They cover everything including forechecks, in zone positioning and cycles, entries, finding passing and shooting lanes, having a defensive vs offensive mindset, shot selection, and more! Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements HELIOS Hockey | |||
| Ep.171 | Neutral Zone Play *Basics Mini Series Ep.2* | 21 Jan 2024 | 01:14:39 | |
In the second episode of their basics mini series, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss neutral zone play. They outline a neutral zone mindset before moving on to offensive strategies and regroups, defensive structure and systems, faceoffs and backchecks, and more! Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements HELIOS Hockey | |||
| Ep.170 | Defensive Zone Coverage *Basics Mini Series Ep.1* | 14 Jan 2024 | 01:11:32 | |
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric open their basics mini series with episode 1 discussing defensive zone coverage. They outline a philosophy for defensive zone play, roles and responsibilities by position, several in-game scenarios, and strategies and drills for coaches to actually teach defensive zone. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements Want to sponsor the show? Contact Us! | |||
| Ep.169 | Does My Kid Have A Chance | 07 Jan 2024 | 00:59:27 | |
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric address whether or not a kid ‘has a chance’ to make the big leagues or get something higher level out of hockey. Following the World Juniors, they start with a discussion on the youth hockey system in Canada and how to progress development moving into the future by learning from other countries. They then move on to outline what factors are important to have a successful hockey player, examples of unlikely players that ‘made it’, the role of good timing, and where parents and coaches may have some control. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements Want to sponsor the show? Contact Us! | |||
| Ep.168 | Ask Me Anything VI | 31 Dec 2023 | 01:27:34 | |
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric host a special holiday ask me anything episode. They take questions from the PowerTech Online Members covering a variety of topics from players, parents, and coaches! Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements
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| Ep.167 | How Will They Remember You? | 24 Dec 2023 | 01:27:40 | |
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric answer the question “how will you be remembered”. As a player and as a person, the boys outline the key characteristics that will leave a lasting positive impact on any team or organization a player might be a part of, and lead to a bright future through and beyond hockey. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements HELIOS Hockey | |||
| Ep.166 | Undercover Qualities of An Effective Teacher | 17 Dec 2023 | 01:19:41 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss some of the more overlooked qualities of an effective teacher. They broaden out their discussion to include coaching and parenting topics such as setting appropriate expectations, being age appropriate, knowing your audience, enforcing ‘consequences’, relatability and vulnerability, and more! Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements
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| Ep.165 | Mindset Against the 'Better' Teams | 10 Dec 2023 | 01:03:54 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy cover how to set your mentality against the ‘better’ teams. How should you adjust your mindset when you know you’ll lose? How can you balance being competitive vs realistic? What strategies should coaches and parents use in these situations? Listen in for discussions on these and other topics! Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultation calls, discount codes, and more! Looking for other ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements HELIOS Hockey | |||
| Ep.164 | The Financial Part of Youth Hockey | 03 Dec 2023 | 01:10:10 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss the financial considerations in youth hockey. They look at where the value is in spending money from the player, parent, and organization perspectives. They contrast the different drivers between each of these groups and how it contributes to decision making. 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 ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE/SPONSOR LINKS (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements This episode of the podcast is brought to you by BlueStar Nutraceuticals. Use this PowerTech Affiliate Link to support the show!
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| Ep.163 | Start With Yourself | 26 Nov 2023 | 01:18:48 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy cover how to make yourself a wanted commodity on any team. They discuss the common mentality of young players looking externally to solve their problems, how to become the player your team needs, the proper mindset when things go wrong, and a special message for parents. 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 ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE LINK (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements SPONSORS This episode of the podcast is brought to you by BlueStar Nutraceuticals. Use this PowerTech Affiliate Link to support the show! | |||
| Ep.162 | How Body-Checking Changes the Game | 19 Nov 2023 | 01:17:10 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy cover the hot topic of body-checking in hockey. They discuss the purpose of contact in the game, how to prepare for the violent nature of the sport, the positives and negatives of body contact, and the technical aspects of delivering and receiving checks. 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 ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE LINK (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements SPONSORS This episode of the podcast is brought to you by BlueStar Nutraceuticals. Use this PowerTech Affiliate Link to support the show! | |||
| Ep.161 | Fixing Skating Mechanics | 12 Nov 2023 | 01:15:18 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss how to “fix” skating mechanics. They begin with a discussion on the “perfect” skating before removing into the technical pieces of quality mechanics. Closing out, they discuss five tools you can use to become a better skater. 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 ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE LINK (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements SPONSORS This episode of the podcast is brought to you by BlueStar Nutraceuticals. Use this PowerTech Affiliate Link to support the show! | |||
| Ep.160 | Over-coaching & Getting Kids to Respond | 05 Nov 2023 | 01:19:03 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy cover the dangers of overcoaching. They discuss how good intentions can lead to poor outcomes, the short and long term impacts of overcoaching, the importance of picking your battles, how to judge if you are overcoaching at different ages/levels, and the best ways to get kids to respond. 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 ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE LINK (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements SPONSORS This episode of the podcast is brought to you by BlueStar Nutraceuticals. Use this PowerTech Affiliate Link to support the show! | |||
| Ep.159 | A to AAA: The Differences Between Levels | 29 Oct 2023 | 01:34:51 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy explore the major differences between various levels of hockey. They discuss why the gaps between A/AA and AAA have become greater over time, as well as development differences between AAA centres. Factors such as demographics, money, coaching, and skill development take center stage for their conversation. 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 ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE LINK (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements SPONSORS This episode of the podcast is brought to you by BlueStar Nutraceuticals. Use this PowerTech Affiliate Link to support the show! Want to sponsor the show? Contact Us! | |||
| Ep.158 | Raising Confident Communicators | 22 Oct 2023 | 01:18:24 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy deep dive into the issue of communication with today’s young athletes. They focus on the youth-adult dynamic and why this skill is so important, why it can be such a challenge for kids, and how to parent and/or coach the art of communicating at a young age. 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 ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE LINK (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements SPONSORS This episode of the podcast is brought to you by BlueStar Nutraceuticals. Use this PowerTech Affiliate Link to support the show! | |||
| Ep.157 | Discovering and Developing Your Role | 15 Oct 2023 | 01:11:49 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy revisit the concept of roles in hockey. They discuss when roles become relevant to development, how different skills make up certain roles, and developing players to be versatile assets to the team. 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 ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE LINK (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements SPONSORS This episode of the podcast is brought to you by BlueStar Nutraceuticals. Use this PowerTech Affiliate Link to support the show! | |||
| Ep.156 | The Puberty Effect In Youth Sports | 08 Oct 2023 | 01:33:18 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss their recent viral post about the puberty effect in youth sports. They go into detail on the positives and negatives of being early and late to hit puberty as a teen, the physical and mental changes that occur, and coaching and parenting strategies around this topic. 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 ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE LINK (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements SPONSORS This episode of the podcast is brought to you by BlueStar Nutraceuticals. Use this PowerTech Affiliate Link to support the show! | |||
| Ep.155 | Foundations for Fuelling an Athlete | 01 Oct 2023 | 01:25:07 | |
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy outline the foundations for understanding nutrition. The cover philosophies that will work from a family perspective, key terms necessary to understand, how the body uses the fuel you give it, and strategies for setting up solid habits. 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 ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE LINK (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements SPONSORS This episode of the podcast is brought to you by BlueStar Nutraceuticals. Use this PowerTech Affiliate Link to support the show! | |||
| Ep.154 | The Balancing Act of Leadership | 24 Sep 2023 | 01:36:49 | |
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss the many dichotomies of leadership. Reference the popular book “Dichotomy of Leadership” by Jocko Willink, they run through each of the book’s principles in the context of youth hockey development for coaches, parents, and players. 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 ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE LINK (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements SPONSORS This episode of the podcast is brought to you by BlueStar Nutraceuticals. Use this PowerTech Affiliate Link to support the show!
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| Ep.153 | Using Video Analysis: The Good and Bad | 17 Sep 2023 | 01:23:07 | |
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss the practice of using video analysis for corrective purposes in your sport. From the coach, parent, and player perspective, they outline best practices for using this tool to set up your team or individual players for success! 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 ways to support? Check out our AFFILIATE Links, leave a 5-star review, and share the show! AFFILIATE LINK (USA) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements (CAN) Blue Star Nutraceuticals Affiliate Discount Supplements SPONSORS This episode of the podcast is brought to you by BlueStar Nutraceuticals. Use this PowerTech Affiliate Link to support the show!
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