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. 1d ago

    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

  2. 6d ago

    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

  3. Oct 9

    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

  4. Oct 7

    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

  5. Oct 2

    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

  6. Sep 30

    Competitiveness Can Be Taught | Kim McCullough

    🎙️ NEW EPISODE: KIM McCULLOUGH Can you teach competitiveness? On this episode of Always Coachable, I sit down with Kim McCullough, founder of Total Female Hockey, former Dartmouth captain, and six-year professional hockey player. We talk about Kim’s journey from player to coach and entrepreneur, the role mindset played in her own career, and what she’s learned from years of developing female hockey players. We dive into confidence, compete level, creativity, fundamentals, decision-making, resilience, and the differences between coaching girls and boys. One of my favorite takeaways from Kim: “You can teach a thousand percent of that compete mode.” Whether you’re a player, parent, or coach, there’s a lot to take away from this conversation. 🎧 New episodes every week. Available wherever you get your podcasts. #GirlsHockey #WomensHockey #Hockey #HockeyTraining #SportsPsychology

  7. Sep 23

    Never Done Growing | Jeff Halpern

    🎙️ EPISODE 15 — JEFF HALPERN What does it take to spend 14 years in the NHL, captain your hometown team, transition from player to coach, win two Stanley Cups—and still believe you have more to learn? This week on Always Coachable, I sit down with longtime friend Jeff Halpern. Jeff played four years at Princeton before going on to play nearly 1,000 NHL games, including serving as captain of the Washington Capitals. Today, he’s an assistant coach with the Tampa Bay Lightning and a two-time Stanley Cup champion. But this conversation goes well beyond the résumé. We talk about growing up playing hockey in an area where people told him he’d never make it, earning everything that came his way, the pressure of staying in the NHL, finding his voice as a coach, leadership, family, humility, and why the best players—and coaches—never stop learning. One thing Jeff said really stuck with me: The players who can listen, learn and take coaching without ego are often the ones who continue to improve. That’s what Always Coachable is all about. 🎧 Episode 15 with Jeff Halpern is out now.

  8. Sep 16

    The Inner Compete | Kevin Clark

    What does it take to turn a love for the game into a life built around it? Episode 15 of Always Coachable features Kevin Clark — former professional hockey player and founder of Cascade Hockey. Kevin shares his journey from an undersized kid in Winnipeg to playing professionally, and the grit, sacrifice, discipline, and relentless drive to improve that carried him along the way. We talk about the inner compete that pushed him as a player, the lessons he learned through the grind of professional hockey, and why he’s now so passionate about passing that knowledge on to the next generation. The Inner Compete | Kevin Clark 🎙️ Always Coachable — available wherever you get your podcasts. #AlwaysCoachable #Hockey #HockeyLife #MentalToughness #HockeyTraining

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About

  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
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Sandy Cohan
  • Show Website
    Always Coachable

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