The Coaches Site Founder Aaron Wilbur sits down with some of hockey’s top coaches and leaders to learn about their journey and dissect the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Each episodes features key take aways for coaches of all levels. The Glass & Out podcast is required listening for coaches looking to gain key insights from hockey’s most influential leaders.
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Seven is a Thief-inspired, 3D isometric RPG, in which you take on a role of a lone traveller. You’re going to explore a nonlinear, sandbox world - Empire of Vetrall. Classic isometric gameplay is going to be redefined with parkour climbing system that gives you the ability of free-traversing obstacles on any height horizontally and vertically. Quest line set in a „beyond post-apocalyptic” environment is created by minds behind The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. You can expect branching choices with m ...
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PWHL Ottawa Head Coach Carla MacLeod: The privilege of coaching, 4 ingredients for success and strategies for building relationships
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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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Nashville Predators Skills Coach Sébastien Bordeleau: Developing instinct, utilizing small area games and growth of hockey in Nashville
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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
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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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Saskatoon Blades Head Coach Brennan Sonne: Stopping Connor Bedard, making the right decision and defence through compete
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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
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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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USHL Vice-President of Hockey Operations Ian Gentile: Mental wellness of players, encouraging multi-sport athletes and USHL growth
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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
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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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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
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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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Hockey Developpement Founder Alexandre Chénier: Connecting skills, person before the player and optimizing pass receptions
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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
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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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Czech Knights GM Adam Jonak: Building creative confidence, encouraging decision making and finding the purpose of every drill
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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
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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…
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Power Skating Coach Jill Plandowski: Skating misconceptions, the prime age for improving skating and playing with freedom of thought
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For the next five weeks on the Glass and Out Podcast, we’re going to be featuring the five coaches selected to present at our Global Skills Showcase. The event takes place from March 4-8 and showcases five of the top skills coaches in the worlds, presenting on how they teach a specific skill or tactic. In episode #244, we welcome skating coach Jill…
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University of Michigan Head Coach Brandon Naurato: Good dudes only, growth through failure and showing players the real you
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In episode #243 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we revist one of the more impactful conversations that came out of last year’s TCS Live conference, featuring University of Michigan Head Coach Brandon Naurato and Dr Kathy Babiak, a professor of Sport Management and Director of the Michigan Center for Sport & Social Responsibility. The two discuss the …
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University of North Dakota Athletic Trainer Mark Poolman: Youth training tips, why sleep is key and dealing with stress as a coach
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In episode #242 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by Head Athletic Trainer, and Strength and Conditioning Coach of the University of North Dakota men’s hockey team. Poolman's reputation precedes him and it’s no secret that UND is a pipeline of NHL talent. The alumni list includes the like’s of Jonathan Toews, Zach Parise, TJ Oshie, Jake Sa…
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HC Košice Head Coach Dan Ceman: Championships without cheating, using good body language and creating supportive environments
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In episode #241 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome Dan Ceman, Head Coach of HC Košice, the reigning Champions of the Slovakian Extraliga. His coaching journey, which began in 2010, has seen championships follow him at essentially every stop. Four as a Head Coach, in addition to winning two as a player. If your goal is to be a career coach, th…
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Quinnipiac University Head Coach Rand Pecknold: Never using bag skates, attacking adversity and making every practice count
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For episode #240 of the Glass and Out Podcast, ESPN's John Buccigross sits down with Quinnipiac University Head Coach Rand Pecknold for a special interview with the reigning National Champion. While Bucci and Pecknold touch on the championship run and game itself, they also spend a lot time reflecting on Rand’s personal coaching journey, including …
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CEP Mindset Founder Dr. Cassidy Preston: The "Screw It" mindset, avoiding the word confidence and not being judgmental
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In episode #239 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome good friend of TCS, Dr. Cassidy Preston. He is the Founder of CEP Mindset and co-host of the Beyond the X's and O's Podcast. Dr. Preston recently released his book Mindset First and touches on how coaches and athletes can break free from focusing on results, performing with confidence and ris…
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Kitchener Rangers Head Coach Jussi Ahokas: Success through enjoyment, positionless hockey and the Finnish concept of "Sisu"
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For episode #238 of the Glass and Out Podcast, our team at The Coaches Site had the chance to visit the OHL's Kitchener Rangers facilities and sit down with Head Coach Jussi Ahokas. Ahokas is currently in his first season in North America after spending the past four seasons as the Head Coach of TPS in the Liga, Finland’s top Professional league. D…
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Vegas Golden Knights Head Coach Bruce Cassidy: Lessons in leadership, relying on team defence and being ready for your next job
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For episode #237 of the Glass and Out Podcast, our team at The Coaches Site hosted a private event for members of the local Vancouver tech and business community, featuring a live interview with Bruce Cassidy, Head Coach of the Vegas Golden Knights. The focus of our conversation was on the lessons in leadership that Cassidy has acquired throughout …
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Vegas Golden Knights Director of Youth Hockey Programs Sheri Hudspeth: Strong coaches for youth players, educating hockey parents and empowering women coaches
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In episode #236 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by the Director of Youth Hockey Programs and Fan Development for the Vegas Golden Knights, Sheri Hudspeth. She is also a coach in the Jr Golden Knights program. Not every NHL team has a role like Hudspeth in their organisation and her hockey journey is unique in and of itself. The learning …
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Frölunda HC Head Coach Roger Rönnberg: No excuses allowed, breaking down systems into habits and every player will be successful
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In episode #235 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we sit down with Roger Ronnberg, Head Coach of the Frolunda Hockey Club. Ronnberg is widely considered one of the top coaches in Europe, his name routinely comes up when the topic of European coaches breaking into the NHL is mentioned. He is respected by the top coaches in the game as someone who has de…
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Minnetonka High School Head Coach Sean Goldsworthy: Multiple Puck practice tactic, why culture is non-negotiable and preparing for the big stage
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In episode #234 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome Head Coach at Minnetonka High School, the reigning AA State Champions in Minnesota, Sean Goldsworthy. Last season, they captured the title with a 2-1 win over rival Edina High School in the State Tournament in front of a sold out crowd at the Xcel Energy Centre. This was the second State titl…
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Detroit Red Wings Development Coach Dwayne Blais: Encouraging independence in young players, keys to playing fast and skill development through touches
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In episode #233 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by Dwayne Blais, who is a Player Development Consultant with the Detroit Red Wings, and for our money, one of the top development coaches in the world. Blais has over 20 years of experience in the game, specifically focused on how players improve on the mechanics and habits that exist withi…
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