The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation

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The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation

The USA Hockey Podcast brings powerful and engaging interviews from ice hockey and youth sports and development to your ears. Follow along as we provide informative interviews that will benefit players, coaches, and parents.

  1. NOV 5

    #37 Impacts of Net/Rink Sizing on Player Development with Rick Murray

    In episode 37 we sit down and Chat with Rick Murray Associate Coach in Chief of Goaltending for the Southeast District. Rick is also a professor with Hendrix College. In this episode, we chat with Rick about some research that he and a few others are diving into regarding the most age-appropriate net and rink sizes for goalies and players alike. Listen in as we discuss the impacts of net and rink sizing on goalie movements, goal scoring, and much more. To get in contact with Rick: ⁠murrayr@hendrix.edu⁠ Join the conversation on X: USAHockeyCoach

    34 min

  2. OCT 22

    #36 Driving Excellence: Culver Hockey

    In episode 36 of the USA Hockey Podcast, we sit down with Culver Hockey to discuss what makes Culver unique from a school, hockey, and leadership perspective. Nathan Phillips (Goalie Coach), Kevin Patrick (Boys Coach), and Cory Whitaker (Girls Coach) walk through a day in the life of a Culver Hockey player, from their leadership training to their on-ice training. For more information on Culver or to get in contact with any of these coaches, visit https://culverathletics.com/

    1h 5m

  3. SEP 23

    #35 Driving Excellence: Chicago Mission

    In episode 35 of the USA Hockey Podcast, we are starting a new segment called Driving Excellence where we sit down with Youth Clubs around the country to hear what makes them unique and drives their player development and retention. In this episode of Driving Excellence, we sit down with Gino Cavallini, Club President of the Chicago Mission AAA Youth Hockey Club, to explore what makes this elite program one of the top youth hockey associations in the country. Gino shares his insights on how the Chicago Mission has built a culture of success, focusing on player development, teamwork, and a relentless pursuit of excellence on and off the ice. Listen in as we discuss the journey of shaping young athletes into the next generation of hockey stars, the importance of strong leadership, and how the association’s commitment to excellence has driven their sustained success. Whether you're a coach, parent, or hockey fan, this episode offers a deep dive into the dedication it takes to create a powerhouse youth hockey program. To contact Gino: https://chicagomission.com/contacts/

    27 min

  4. AUG 13

    #34 "Win like a Girl" with Maureen Electa Monte

    In episode 34, we have on Maureen Monte. Maureen is a leadership practitioner who was a multi-sport athlete, Engineer of the Year for IBM, and now two-time author of "Destination Unstoppable" and "Win like a Girl." Both stories are dedicated to telling stories of successful male and female teams and what it took for success. With a B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.S. in Leadership and Business Ethics, Maureen is dedicated to solving the toughest people problems. Frustrated by the confidence struggles many women face, she launched the Win Like a Girl® program (and book!) to inspire people of all ages to be bold and extraordinary. Information discussed in the podcast: Website: https://maureenmonte.com/ Win Like a Girl Youtube: (including 5 Fears) https://www.youtube.com/@WinLikeAGirlBook Destination Unstoppable Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@destinationunstoppable StrengthsFinder: https://store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10108/cliftonstrengths-top-5?c=1 Jocko’s Good video: https://youtu.be/IdTMDpizis8 Jocko’s “Tell Yourself the Truth” video: https://twitter.com/jockowillink/status/1745962393136742888 Join the discussion on Twitter @USAHockeyCoach

    41 min

  5. JUL 9

    #33 Hockey Saved My Life with Gillian Jackson

    In episode 33, we have Gillian Jackson. Gillian is a Neighborhood leader/senior coordinator at the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation, whose mission is to create opportunities for under-resourced youth of the Greater Philadelphia Region to prosper in life. Gillian comes on the podcast here to talk about what she is currently doing with the foundation, how hockey saved her life, and how YOU can give back For more information on the foundation: https://sniderhockey.org/ To get in contact with Gillian: gjackson@sniderhockey.org Continue the conversation on X: @USAHockeyCoach

    19 min

  6. JUN 12

    #32 Transformational Coaching with Jean Cote

    In episode 32, we have Jean Cote on the podcast to talk about transformational leadership and coaching. Jean is a Professor and researcher in the areas of children in sport, coaching, sports expertise, and positive youth development. He works in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queens University in Canada. He has also published quite a bit of research in the area of sport, one of which is the idea of Transformational Coaching and Leadership. Reach out to Jean: Email: jc46@queensu.ca X: @jeancote46 Learn more about Transformational Leadership: Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWTsPcaebKo Applying transformational leadership theory to coaching research in youth sport: A systematic literature review: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1612197X.2016.1189948 Join the discussion on X at @USAHockeyCoach

    44 min

  7. MAY 14

    #31 Who Reaches the NHL with John Lind

    In episode 31, we examine recent research on who makes it to the NHL early, on time, or late developers. To have this discussion, we have John Lind on the podcast. John is the Head of Education and Research for the Swedish Ice Hockey Association. John worked firsthand on this research project and shared his insights on their process, what they learned, and how we can use this data for future projects. To get in contact with John: john.lind@swehockey.se Resources discussed: The Research: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-023-01985-z Khamis–Roche method Calculator: https://www.calculator.net/height-calculator.html

    44 min

  8. APR 30

    #30 Constraints Led Approach with Rob Gray

    In episode 30, we chat with Rob Gray, a professor at Arizona State, a Skill Acquisition Specialist with the Boston Red Sox, producer and host of the Perception-Action Podcast, author of multiple books, researcher, and much more. Listen in as we chat about... -What is the Constraints Led Approach (CLA)? -What is the history of the CLA? -What are the benefits? -How can we use this in hockey? For more information, to purchase his books, and to get in contact with Rob, visit: https://perceptionaction.com/ Other resources discussed Talent Equation Podcast: https://www.thetalentequation.co.uk/podcasts Opposite Direction YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVkH7793RMAhYqKLXle_vQ Follow us on Twitter/X: @USAHockeyCoaches

    43 min
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