Best Hockeycoaching Podcasts (2024)

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Reflection: 20 Years of High Performance in the NHL with Sean Skahan 55:01

1h ago55:01

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How far has strength & conditioning gone in the past 20 years? Here with me today is Sean Skahan, owner of Skahan Sport Conditioning with 20+ years of high performance under his belt! We’ll speak about Sean’s 2 decades worth of experience within the NHL and the strength & conditioning landscape as a whole. Sean reflects on his journey, going from a…

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Phoenix Jr. Coyotes Head Coach Steve Sullivan: Improving goal scoring, why you need to be stubborn and keeping your opponents guessing 1:22:46

2h ago1:22:46

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In episode #263, we're joined by Steve Sullivan, who currently holds the position of Head Coach with the the Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 18U AAA. Following a playing career of over 1,000 NHL games, Sullivan joined the Arizona Coyotes as a Development Coach and would eventually work his way into management and become the club’s General Manager in 2019. Foll…

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Grand Rapids Griffins Head Coach Dan Watson: Crashing in the coaches office, three keys to culture and finding quality drills 1:10:05

7h ago1:10:05

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In episode #262, we welcome Dan Watson, Head Coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins. Watson is coming off his first season with the Detroit Red Wings AHL affiliate. Previous to that, he spent 14 consecutive seasons with the ECHL's Toledo Walleyes. In his first season, he was awarded the Jack Brophy Trophy as the ECHL’s Coach of the Year and would go on…

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What Matters with Stu McMillan and Dr. Matt Jordan 1:13:08

4d ago1:13:08

1:13:08

In This Episode, You Will Learn: The impact of A Coach’s Guide to Strength Development on coaches. Expert advice for young practitioners and coaches. The deeper fundamentals behind strength & conditioning. How to build a coaching culture for long term growth. Resources + Links: Follow Stu on Instagram | @fingermash Follow Jordan on Instagram | @jor…

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ZSC Lions Head Coach Marc Crawford: Leaving Gretzky on the bench, being wow'd by Auston Matthews and common championship traits 1:27:39

11d ago1:27:39

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In episode #261, we're joined by Head Coach of the ZSC Lions, Marc Crawford. Crawford's list of accolades are almost too long to list, but here are a few anyways. NHL Head Coach at the age of 33, youngest winner of the Jack Adams Award, Stanley Cup championship in just his second season in the NHL, and Head Coach of Team Canada at the 1998 Olympic …

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San Jose Sharks Assistant Coach Ryan Warsofsky: Managing stress, process for avoiding negativity and practice habits becoming game reality 1:12:05

14d ago1:12:05

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In episode #260, Assistant Coach for the San Jose Sharks and presenter at the upcoming TCS Live, Ryan Warsofsky stops by. At just 36 years-old, Warsofsky just completed his first season behind an NHL bench after climbing the coaching ladder at a rapid pace. That includes time as a Head Coach in the ECHL and AHL, two Calder Cup championships and an …

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Mentors, Culture, and Philosophy with Doug Davidson 50:31

18d ago50:31

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What does it take to build a sports performance department out of bare-bones? Our guest this week is Coach Doug Davidson. Doug is the Associate Director of Sports Performance and Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, being with the organization since the team’s inaugural season in 2017-2018. We will explore the foundational wor…

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Princeton University Head Coach Ben Syer: Positive peer pressure, finding a player's "wow" factor and not jumping ship 57:55

21d ago57:55

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In episode #259, we welcome Ben Syer, who was recently named Head Coach of Princeton University's men's program. Previously, he spent eight seasons as an assistant with Quinnipiac University and 13 with Cornell University. During that time, Cornell won an ECAC Championship and made 6 trips to the NCAA tournament. Based on the outpouring of support …

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Omaha Lancers Head Coach Lennie Childs: Bringing the juice, standing with your players and coaching the generation of "me" 58:11

29d ago58:11

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In episode #258, we're joined by newly named Head Coach of the USHL's Omaha Lancers, Lennie Childs. This comes following a two year run at Union College where he worked under Josh Hauge. Previously, he spent time with the NAHL's Janesville Jets and the USHL's Des Moine Buccaneers. As you'll find out, Childs's energy is infectious and is clearly rid…

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High Performance Hockey: Lessons from the KHL with Brandon Bovee 41:19

1M ago41:19

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In This Episode, You Will Learn: Differences between North America and the KHL in terms of culture, game play, structure, performance, and schedule. The current strength & conditioning scene in Europe compared to North America. Advice for young strength coaches considering going abroad. The importance of communication, consistency, and simplicity a…

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The Coaches Site's Kelvin Cech: Having a growth mindset, lessons from Barry Trotz and rejoining TCS 50:31

1M ago50:31

50:31

In episode #257, we come full circle and welcome back the original co-host of the Glass and Out Podcast, Kelvin Cech. We're proud to announce that Cech has rejoined The Coaches Site as our new Manager of Content Collaboration! This comes after he spent four seasons in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. The first two were spent as the Head Coach and…

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PWHL Ottawa Head Coach Carla MacLeod: The privilege of coaching, 4 ingredients for success and strategies for building relationships 35:32

2M ago35:32

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In episode #256 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we revisit PWHL Ottawa and Czech Women's National Team Head Coach Carla MacLeod’s presentation on creating authentic connections, which she delivered at last year’s TCS Live coaching conference. As you know, our flagship event, TCS Live, is coming up June 20-22 at the University of Michigan. Every year,…

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Skating Mechanics with Luke Chilcott 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

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In This Episode, You Will Learn: Textbook skating mechanics and skating efficiency. The difference between coaching young athletes versus elite level professionals. Biomechanics and anatomical landmarks for idealized, efficient skating. The most common equipment and modifications. Resources + Links: Follow Luke on Instagram | @chilcottskating Check…

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Nashville Predators Skills Coach Sébastien Bordeleau: Developing instinct, utilizing small area games and growth of hockey in Nashville 1:06:43

2M ago1:06:43

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In episode #255 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome former NHL player and current Skill Development Coach for the Nashville Predators, Sébastien Bordeleau. Coming up in Junior hockey, Bordeleau possessed a ton of offensive skill, which led to him being drafted by his hometown Montreal Canadiens in the 3rd round. However, as his pro career unfo…

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Seven-Time Stanley Cup Champion Barry Smith: Developing hockey sense, learning from Scotty Bowman and creating player identities 1:40:14

2M ago1:40:14

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In episode #254 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by seven-time Stanley Cup Champion and someone who is woven into the fabric of some of the best NHL teams of all-time, Barry Smith. Smith spent 18 years behind an NHL bench, capturing back to back championships with the Pittsburgh Penguins as an Assistant Coach, three Cups riding shotgun wi…

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The Return to Sport Clearance Continuum with Dr. Pete Draovitch 45:36

2M ago45:36

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In This Episode, You Will Learn: An in-depth exploration of the five phases of the return to sport clearance continuum. How to become a Swiss Army knife in the professional sports world. The current state of comprehensive athlete care + return to play. Resources + Links: Check out Anthony’s Masterclass - The High Performance Hockey Masterclass Foll…

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Saskatoon Blades Head Coach Brennan Sonne: Stopping Connor Bedard, making the right decision and defence through compete 1:15:08

2M ago1:15:08

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In episode #253 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome friend of the show, former presenter at TCS Live and one of the top young coaches in the game, Brennan Sonne. At the time of this release, Sonne is leading the Saskatoon Blades in the first round of the WHL playoffs. This past season, his third at the helm, the Blades reached the 50 win mark …

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Austrian National Team U20 Head Coach Philipp Pinter: Setting yourself on fire, being your authentic self and being an active listener 1:13:38

3M ago1:13:38

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In episode #252 of the Glass and Out Podcast, our guest is Philipp Pinter, the Head Coach of both Austria’s U18 and U20 National Teams. If you didn’t grow up in Austria and play for the National Team, then it might be easy to focus on the reasons why Austria can’t be successful internationally. But Pinter doesn’t seem overly concerned with that. Wh…

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Measurement Error with Patrick Ward and Scot Morrison 1:26:34

3M ago1:26:34

1:26:34

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Measurement error and building conceptual models in applied settings. How to collect, analyze, and compute better information from both a sports science and a strength & conditioning perspective. The issue with reliability + validity in tests. The fundamentals of assessing and calculating errors. Resources + Links: …

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USHL Vice-President of Hockey Operations Ian Gentile: Mental wellness of players, encouraging multi-sport athletes and USHL growth 1:23:13

3M ago1:23:13

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In episode #251 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by the USHL’s Vice-President of Hockey Operations, Ian Gentile. In his role, Gentile has his hands in a numbers of areas that influence player development. His job description includes the USHL's central registry and drafts, player safety and supplemental discipline. The league's recent suc…

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Boston University Head Coach Tara Watchorn: Efficient line changes, players leading their own careers and impact of the PWHL 1:02:40

3M ago1:02:40

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In episode #250 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome Head Coach of the Boston University Women's Team, Tara Watchorn. She is in the midst of her first season of leading her alma mater and is only the second coach in the program’s history, taking over from the coach she both played for, and who brought her back as a Assistant Coach, Brian Duroch…

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From Grassroots to Gold: How Countries Are Growing the Game and Building Better Players with Sunaya Sapurji 39:02

3M ago39:02

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In this episode I have an incredible conversation with Sunaya Sapurji about youth hockey development models around the world. Sunaya is a senior editor at The Athletic who has covered hockey for many years and written insightful pieces comparing different countries' approaches. We discussed the similarities and differences between programs in North…

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The Global Skills Showcase is LIVE! 2:32

3M ago2:32

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Hey everyone! We're taking a pause the pod this week, as we're hosting the Global Skills Showcase! The 5 day virtual event features five of the world's top hockey skills coaches, as they dive deep into the key elements and fundamental skills needed to develop elite hockey players. Find out more about how to join here!…

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Coach of Head Coaches Cody Royle: The craft of coaching, teams become their leaders and overcoming fear 1:30:42

3M ago1:30:42

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In episode #249 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by Cody Royle, who holds the position of Coach of Head Coaches. Royle coached Aussie rules football at an elite level before leading Canada’s men’s National team. He is also a coach to 17 Head Coaches across 6 different teams sports, in 5 countries. These coaches are some of the top perform…

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Versatility, Philosophy & Collaboration in High Performance Hockey with Dr. Jeff Cubos 49:53

3M ago49:53

49:53

In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of generalist knowledge in sports medicine. Periodization of treatment for optimal athlete performance. How Dr. Jeff Cubos creates a collaborative high performance culture. Resources + Links: Check out Anthony’s Masterclass - The High Performance Hockey Masterclass Follow Anthony on Instagram | @antho…

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Hockey Developpement Founder Alexandre Chénier: Connecting skills, person before the player and optimizing pass receptions 56:41

4M ago56:41

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We close out our look at the five selected presenters for this year’s Global Skills Showcase with Alexandre Chénier, Founder of Hockey Developpement. A skills coach based in Amos, Quebec, he’s a certified Hockey Canada skills coach and mentor to coaches in the Gold Medal Pathway program, and the Development Coach for Val D’or of QMJHL. Chénier's ap…

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WCHA Director of Player Development Tyler Dittmer: 8 ways to develop skills, fuelling players at practice and creating a lethal shot 49:35

4M ago49:35

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We are rolling along with our spotlight on the presenters who will be featured at this year’s Global Skills Showcase. In episode #247, we feature Director of Player Development and Mentorship for the Western Canada Hockey Canada, Tyler Dittmer. Based in Brandon, Manitoba, he is also a development coach with the U18 Brandon Wheat Kings, Brandon Mino…

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Communication, Humility, and Adaptability: Lessons in High Performance Hockey with Mike Donoghue 50:18

4M ago50:18

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In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to build trust with players through open communication Managing training loads to prevent overtraining during season Using objective metrics and testing for return to play decisions Resources + Links: Check out Anthony’s Masterclass - The High Performance Hockey Masterclass Follow Anthony on Instagram | @anthony…

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Czech Knights GM Adam Jonak: Building creative confidence, encouraging decision making and finding the purpose of every drill 1:20:22

4M ago1:20:22

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Our visits with the five selected Global Skills Showcase presenters continues in episode #246, as we welcome GM and Player Development Coach for the Czech Knights, Adam Jonak. The GSS shines a spotlight on the top skill development coaches in the world, their area of expertise, specifically how they teach or transfer the skills to their players, an…

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Total Package Hockey London Director Kevin Galerno: Improving decision making, variable training and getting through scoring draughts 1:02:47

5M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

For episode #245, we continue our look at the five coaches selected to present at our Global Skills Showcase. Kevin Galerno is the Co-Owner and Director of Total Package Hockey London. He also holds roles as a Player Development Coach for the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins and the Skills Coach of the London Knights. At the GSS, Galerno will be providi…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Hockeycoaching Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The High Performance Hockey Podcast

Anthony Donskov, PhD

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Glass and Out

The Coaches Site

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Reflection: 20 Years of High Performance in the NHL with Sean Skahan 55:01

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Phoenix Jr. Coyotes Head Coach Steve Sullivan: Improving goal scoring, why you need to be stubborn and keeping your opponents guessing 1:22:46

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Grand Rapids Griffins Head Coach Dan Watson: Crashing in the coaches office, three keys to culture and finding quality drills 1:10:05

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What Matters with Stu McMillan and Dr. Matt Jordan 1:13:08

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ZSC Lions Head Coach Marc Crawford: Leaving Gretzky on the bench, being wow'd by Auston Matthews and common championship traits 1:27:39

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San Jose Sharks Assistant Coach Ryan Warsofsky: Managing stress, process for avoiding negativity and practice habits becoming game reality 1:12:05

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Mentors, Culture, and Philosophy with Doug Davidson 50:31

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Princeton University Head Coach Ben Syer: Positive peer pressure, finding a player's "wow" factor and not jumping ship 57:55

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Omaha Lancers Head Coach Lennie Childs: Bringing the juice, standing with your players and coaching the generation of "me" 58:11

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High Performance Hockey: Lessons from the KHL with Brandon Bovee 41:19

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The Coaches Site's Kelvin Cech: Having a growth mindset, lessons from Barry Trotz and rejoining TCS 50:31

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PWHL Ottawa Head Coach Carla MacLeod: The privilege of coaching, 4 ingredients for success and strategies for building relationships 35:32

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Skating Mechanics with Luke Chilcott 1:01:34

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Nashville Predators Skills Coach Sébastien Bordeleau: Developing instinct, utilizing small area games and growth of hockey in Nashville 1:06:43

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Seven-Time Stanley Cup Champion Barry Smith: Developing hockey sense, learning from Scotty Bowman and creating player identities 1:40:14

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The Return to Sport Clearance Continuum with Dr. Pete Draovitch 45:36

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Saskatoon Blades Head Coach Brennan Sonne: Stopping Connor Bedard, making the right decision and defence through compete 1:15:08

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Austrian National Team U20 Head Coach Philipp Pinter: Setting yourself on fire, being your authentic self and being an active listener 1:13:38

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Measurement Error with Patrick Ward and Scot Morrison 1:26:34

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USHL Vice-President of Hockey Operations Ian Gentile: Mental wellness of players, encouraging multi-sport athletes and USHL growth 1:23:13

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Boston University Head Coach Tara Watchorn: Efficient line changes, players leading their own careers and impact of the PWHL 1:02:40

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From Grassroots to Gold: How Countries Are Growing the Game and Building Better Players with Sunaya Sapurji 39:02

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The Global Skills Showcase is LIVE! 2:32

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Coach of Head Coaches Cody Royle: The craft of coaching, teams become their leaders and overcoming fear 1:30:42

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Versatility, Philosophy & Collaboration in High Performance Hockey with Dr. Jeff Cubos 49:53

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Hockey Developpement Founder Alexandre Chénier: Connecting skills, person before the player and optimizing pass receptions 56:41

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WCHA Director of Player Development Tyler Dittmer: 8 ways to develop skills, fuelling players at practice and creating a lethal shot 49:35

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Communication, Humility, and Adaptability: Lessons in High Performance Hockey with Mike Donoghue 50:18

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Czech Knights GM Adam Jonak: Building creative confidence, encouraging decision making and finding the purpose of every drill 1:20:22

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Total Package Hockey London Director Kevin Galerno: Improving decision making, variable training and getting through scoring draughts 1:02:47

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