Always Coachable

Sandy Cohan

  Always Coachable is a podcast about growth. I sit down with athletes, entrepreneurs, coaches, leaders, and high performers to talk about what they’re learning, how they’ve evolved, the mistakes they’ve made, and the lessons they’ve picked up along the way. The best people I’ve ever met all have one thing in common: They never think they’ve arrived. They’re always learning. Always adapting. Always looking for another gear. They’re always coachable.

  1. 1 day ago

    Building More Than A Team | Lindsey Ellis

    Building a winning program is one thing. Building a culture that lasts is something else entirely. This week on Always Coachable, I'm joined by Lindsey Ellis, founder and head coach of Arizona State Women's Hockey. Lindsey helped build the program from the ground up, beginning the process while she was still a college student. More than a decade later, she's a three-time Coach of the Year who continues to challenge herself to become a better leader. We talk about what it takes to build something from nothing, why culture matters more than talent alone, how great coaches connect with their players, and why leadership requires the willingness to keep learning. One of my favorite takeaways from our conversation: The best leaders don't just set high standards for others. They hold themselves to those same standards. Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or leader, there's something in this conversation for you. 🎙️ Always Coachable | Building More Than a Team with Lindsey Ellis 🎧 Listen or watch: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-coachable/id6789107633 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033MrUVXbO6SdRFOl52K78 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sandycohanofficial New episodes every week. Available wherever you get your podcasts. If you know someone who's building a team, developing young athletes, or learning to become a better leader, share this episode with them. #AlwaysCoachable #WomensHockey #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachingMindset #GrowthMindset

  2. 3 days ago

    Built From Scratch | Nick Bowins

    🎙️ NEW EPISODE: BUILT FROM SCRATCH What does it take to turn an idea into something that creates opportunities for thousands of people? This week on Always Coachable, I'm joined by Nick Bowins, founder of Working in Hockey and Working in Baseball. Nick shares his journey of building platforms that make careers in sports more accessible, along with the lessons he's learned about entrepreneurship, authenticity, rejection, and resilience. We talk about standing out by being yourself, staying disciplined when progress is slow, balancing a full-time career with building a business, and why giving back matters just as much as getting ahead. It's a conversation about taking chances, learning from setbacks, and building something bigger than yourself. 🎧 Always Coachable with Sandy Cohan New episodes every week. Available wherever you get your podcasts! 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-coachable/id6789107633 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033MrUVXbO6SdRFOl52K78 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sandycohanofficial #AlwaysCoachable #WorkingInHockey #SportsBusiness #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth

  3. 21 Oct

    Create Your Own Luck | Justin Selman

    🏒 CREATE YOUR OWN LUCK | EPISODE 22 "The harder you work, the luckier you get." Is success really about luck? Or is it about the work you put in when nobody's watching? On this episode of Always Coachable, I sit down with Justin Selman, former professional hockey player, University of Michigan alumnus, and co-founder of Topline Hockey. From playing professional hockey to building a successful player development business, Justin shares the experiences, challenges, and lessons that have shaped his approach to leadership, resilience, and personal growth. We dive into: 🏒 Why hard work creates opportunities that talent alone can't. 🏒 How adversity and failure can become your greatest teachers. 🏒 Why standards, discipline, and attention to detail separate the best from the rest. 🏒 What it takes to build a business and a culture people believe in. 🏒 Why developing great people matters just as much as developing great athletes. One of my favorite takeaways from our conversation: You can't control every opportunity that comes your way, but you can control how prepared you are when it arrives. 🎙️ Episode 22: Create Your Own Luck 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-coachable/id6789107633 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033MrUVXbO6SdRFOl52K78 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sandycohanofficial 🎙️ New episodes available every week wherever you get your podcasts! #AlwaysCoachable #HockeyDevelopment #LeadershipMindset #MentalToughness #GrowthMindset

  4. 19 Oct

    The Voice Behind the Moment | Jack Michaels

    Some of the most memorable moments in sports are defined not just by what happens on the ice, but by the voice that brings them to life. On this episode of Always Coachable, I sit down with Jack Michaels, NHL play-by-play broadcaster for the Edmonton Oilers, to explore the journey behind one of hockey's most recognizable voices. From rejection and years spent working his way through the minor leagues to calling some of the NHL's biggest moments, Jack shares what it takes to succeed in a profession where preparation, composure, and instinct all matter. We talk about resilience, discipline, handling pressure, finding your own voice, and why even at the highest level, there's always room to improve. It's a conversation about much more than hockey. It's about persistence, mastering your craft, and never believing you've finished learning. 🎙️ Listen or watch Always Coachable: 🍎 Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-coachable/id6789107633 🎧 Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/033MrUVXbO6SdRFOl52K78 ▶️ YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@Sandycohanofficial New episodes available every week, wherever you get your podcasts. #AlwaysCoachable #Hockey #EdmontonOilers #NHL #GrowthMindset

  5. 14 Oct

    What Medals Don't Tell You | Kaleigh Quennec

    🏅 WHAT MEDALS DON'T TELL YOU | KALEIGH QUENNEC Behind every medal, milestone, and achievement is a story most people never see. This week on Always Coachable, I sit down with Olympian Kaleigh Quennec for an honest conversation about the journey behind the success. From overcoming self-doubt and adversity to achieving her Olympic dreams, Kaleigh shares the lessons that shaped her both as an athlete and as a person. We talk about leadership, resilience, staying present, and why being authentic and coachable matters far more than any title. We also explore her passion for mentoring the next generation of athletes through Pro Path Hockey and what it really means to help someone reach their potential. Because sometimes the most valuable lessons aren't found in the medals we win, but in the people we become along the way. 🎙️ Listen to Always Coachable: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-coachable/id6789107633 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033MrUVXbO6SdRFOl52K78 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sandycohanofficial 🎧 New episodes every week! #AlwaysCoachable #OlympicMindset #LeadershipDevelopment #MentalToughness #PersonalGrowth

  6. 9 Oct

    The Courage to Keep Growing | Maryanna Young

    EPISODE 19 | ALWAYS COACHABLE 🎙️ The biggest opportunities in life often start with the doors we're afraid to walk through. What does it take to go from competitive athlete to sports agent to CEO of a publishing company? This week on Always Coachable, I sit down with Marianna Young, CEO, publisher, and ghostwriter at Aloha Publishing, for a conversation about leadership, resilience, entrepreneurship, and the mindset behind personal and professional growth. Marianna's journey is a reminder that success isn't always about having the perfect plan. Sometimes it's about having the courage to take an opportunity, the willingness to figure things out, and the humility to keep learning. We dive into lessons from sports that translate into business, why great leaders empower rather than micromanage, how to overcome fear, and what it really means to stay coachable. One of my favorite takeaways from our conversation: "If you learn every day, you stay coachable." Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, coach, or leader, there's something in this conversation for you. 🎙️ New episodes every week. Available wherever you get your podcasts. WATCH OR LISTEN TO EPISODE 19: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-coachable/id6789107633 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033MrUVXbO6SdRFOl52K78 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sandycohanofficial Learn more about Marianna and Aloha Publishing: https://alohapublishing.com Growth doesn't stop when you become successful. It stops when you stop learning. #AlwaysCoachable #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #GrowthMindset #PersonalDevelopment

  7. 7 Oct

    Building Better Humans Through Hockey | Jonny Suporn

    Episode 18: Building Better Humans Through Hockey | Jonny Suporn What does great coaching actually look like? For Jonny Suporn, it starts with something bigger than hockey. Jonny is the founder and owner of Heads Up Hockey, and in Episode 18 of Always Coachable, we talk about his unconventional path into the game, building a coaching business from the ground up, and why connection, authenticity, and trust matter just as much as what happens on the ice. We get into creating an ego-free team environment, dealing with parents and expectations, taking the leap into entrepreneurship, building a brand, and staying humble enough to keep learning as you grow. But one idea kept coming through: “We want to build better humans, not just hockey players.” Because the best coaches don’t just teach skills. They build relationships. They create environments where players can compete, make mistakes, learn, and grow. And they stay coachable themselves. 🎙️ Episode 18: Jonny Suporn — Founder & Owner of Heads Up Hockey Available now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every week. #Hockey #HockeyLife #HockeyTraining #HockeyCoach #YouthHockey

  8. 2 Oct

    Trust Is Earned | Stefano Cantali

    Trust Is Earned | Stefano CantaliWhat does it take to build a career—and a reputation—that lasts? On this episode of Always Coachable, Sandy Cohan sits down with Stefano Cantali, former Division I hockey player and CEO of AHA — Advancement Hockey Agency, for a conversation about hockey, leadership, mentorship, business, and the relationships that shape us along the way. Stefano shares his journey from growing up around the game in Montreal to playing college hockey and overseas in Europe, navigating injuries and adversity, and eventually making the transition from player to advisor and CEO. They dig into why authenticity matters, why the best coaches and advisors aren't afraid to tell players the truth, and why trust is built through honesty—not promises or telling people what they want to hear. Stefano also opens up about building a company around shared values, supporting athletes beyond the rink, balancing family with a demanding career, and why the people who continue learning are often the ones who continue growing. 🎙️ New episodes of Always Coachable every week. Listen & watch: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: Always Coachable on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Spotify: Always Coachable on Spotify ▶️ YouTube: @SandyCohanOfficial #AlwaysCoachable #Hockey #HockeyLife #Leadership #Mindset

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  Always Coachable is a podcast about growth. I sit down with athletes, entrepreneurs, coaches, leaders, and high performers to talk about what they’re learning, how they’ve evolved, the mistakes they’ve made, and the lessons they’ve picked up along the way. The best people I’ve ever met all have one thing in common: They never think they’ve arrived. They’re always learning. Always adapting. Always looking for another gear. They’re always coachable.

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  • Creator
    Sandy Cohan
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Sandy Cohan
  • Show Website
    Always Coachable

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