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We finish with Denis Potvin here on "Inside the Game", brought to you by flexxCOACH. Denis discusses the success on the Islanders team in the Stanley Cup years. There is one word Denis said is important in life and sports. "Courage" you have to have it to be successful. Never back down and always have "Courage" will take you to where you want to go in life. Great advice from a hockey legend.

We continue with Denis Potvin, and he talks about the management of the New York Islanders and how Bill Torrey and Al Arbour built the team for the Stanley Cup runs when they won four in a row. 

We continue with Denis Potvin and this is a great listen to leadership and the Islanders during their Four Stanley Cups. Denis gives great insights to the leadership on the team and why they had such great success. 

We catch up with four time Stanley Cup Champion, Hockey Hall of Famer, and Captain of the New York Islanders. 

Denis takes us back to his beginnings is Canada a young man and the fun he had growing up with his brother Jean and playing hockey and other sports. 

As 12 years of age he was asked to play on a travel all star team in Ottawa made up the best 12 year old's in the area. It was the start of his hockey journey. At 14 years of age he made the transition to the Ottawa 67's. Was a jump at 14 years old but he was bigger than most kids. He received great coaching with the 67's, which really was important in his development as a young man and hockey player. One thing he was not when he played in juniors was a "dreamer", he never dreamed of playing in the NHL. He was more about being a good hockey player and winning. Winning was very important to him. Success is what he wanted in his game. His coach Bill Long was old school and great mentor. In his last year of junior which was his 5th year. Leo Bovine entered his life. He was great influence on teaching Denis, patience on the ice and how to execute a "hip check". One thing Leo taught him "there is no out of bounds in hockey due the boards, Denis said he will find you at some point"

Denis finishes the first segment with being drafted by the New York Islanders and learning the responsibilities of what it takes to play in the NHL. Ed Westfall was huge help to him and the other young players on the Islanders. He also talks about Al Arbour and how he got the team to play defense and how the beginnings of the Islanders success. 

Enjoy listening to Denis here on flexxCOACH's "Inside the Game". 

We finish with John Flaherty from the YES Network here on "Inside the Game". 

John talks about when it was time to retire and how he transitioned to broadcasting and George Steinbrenner had something to do with John winding up at the YES Network. Jim Kaat also helped John in the being of his career in broadcasting in how to approach a game. 

We transition to youth sports discussion and John's thoughts on what kids should get out of a sports program. He makes a point to talk about how you should gain more life skills out of playing sports, than more about wins and losses. 

Great guest and great stories about John's career.

We continue with John Flaherty from the YES Network. 

John discusses playing catcher and the different things that are needed for success in the position. He breaks down what are things he learned about the position and how important your focus is in being a catcher. 

We also touch on the different people with his time at the Yankees and how they were important to the success of the team and how they were able to maintain the levels they reached. He talks about Joe Torre, Mel Stottlemeyer, Derek Jeter, and why they were able to compete and win with the Yankees. 

John also, tells a great story about working with Mike Mussina and getting ready for a game against the Red Sox, and how they prepared to face the line up. 

It is a great listen to learn about what it is like to play in the "show".