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On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher bring another MAILBAG of awesomeness from your questions on social media. They cover:
— When it’s the right time to change teams/coaches
— Advice for coaches on setting expectations & team culture
— How to help foster positive environments for players and organizations
AND SO MUCH MORE!
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On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher talk about TRYOUTS! Often times called “the silly season” (for good reason), they offer a unique perspective from both the player side as well as the coach’s side, and how to handle the stress, uncertainty and opportunity presented.
In this episode we discuss:
— Players embracing what THEIR strengths are and being their best at THOSE things
— How parents can help kids navigate the stress and pressure they’re feeling
— What coaches look for during a tryout
AND SO MUCH MORE!
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At 17, he was a high school JV goaltender.
He is now a starting goalie in the AHL.
Tyler Parks is a true inspiration. On our podcast we talk ALL.THE.TIME about the importance of resiliency and sticking to it through all of the failures that come with trying to achieve something great. Tyler Parks is the embodiment of these values.
As a relatively unknown, this podcast episode is one of our most downloaded of all time with how inspirational it was. We wanted to re-release it for anyone with a dream and needs a little bit of motivation. Enjoy!!
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On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Topher and Jeff celebrate their 250th episode with friend, podcast listener, and NHLer, Paul Stastny! Stas and Vechs have been friends since they were playing squirts together - one has over 800 NHL points, has notched over 1100 NHL games, is a US Olympian and an NCAA National Champion (HINT: it’s not Vechs)!
In this episode we discuss:
— What it takes to have the kind of career Stas has had at the highest levels
— How age and maturity change a players’ approach to the game
— Mentorship, curiosity and brotherhood
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS - we do this podcast for YOU and appreciate you listening and sharing with your teams, players, parents and coaches!
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On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, it’s a Topher and Jeff “ASK ME ANYTHING” episode. They ask each other three questions, unrehearsed, with some epic answers.
In this episode we discuss:
— The advice we’d go back and give our parents
— What does “hard to play against” look like? (HINT: relentlessness is key)
— Essential habits to achieve being a high level player
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS - we do this podcast for YOU and appreciate you listening and sharing with your teams, players, parents and coaches!
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On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Topher and Jeff talk to Brady Leavold about his INCREDIBLE journey from pro hockey to addiction to prison, and how he is now helping to ignite change in mental health and substance misuse in the hockey world. PARENTAL DISCRETION is advised as the conversation is real, raw and honest.
In this episode we discuss:
— Creating powerful conversations surrounding mental health and substance misuse
— Brady’s response to the trauma of childhood abuse
— Making a difference through The Puck Support Network Non-Profit Organization
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS - we do this podcast for YOU and appreciate you listening and sharing with your teams, players, parents and coaches!
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