Chasing Edges Podcast

Welcome to Episode # 19 of Chasing Edges. Back after another short break! This week we were joined by former Boston College Hockey Standout, and current Director of Hockey for the BK Selects Boy's Program, Chris Collins. We discussed Chris's journey from a kid growing up in Rochester, to college hockey and the pros. We also discussed his decision to leave California to return home to purse his passion with his family, and getting the BK Selects Boy's program off the ground and into the national spotlight! If you are a current young player, or the parent of a young player, then this episode is a must listen! As always we appreciate everyone who takes the time to listen to us! Please like, subscribe, and share us with a family member or friend! It would mean the world to us!

Welcome to Episode # 18 of Chasing Edges! The boys are back after a month long layoff due to our busy schedules. We started the show catching up and discussing Cole's return to Roch as the Islanders took on the Amerks. We also had a brief return of Cole's hair washing debacle. We then welcomed on former NHL Defenseman & current Buffalo Sabres player development coach Nathan Paetsch. Paetscher joined us while on vacation in Florida to discuss his playing career (which started out differently than you'd think). We also discussed the reason behind his lengthy 17 year professional career, and his new role as a Player Development role with the Buffalo Sabres. We hope you enjoy this episode! We appreciate the continued support from everyone who listens! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and tell a friend about us!

Welcome to Episode # 16 of Chasing Edges! This weeks episode was special as we welcomed on some family of the pod! Nate's sister joined us this week for an awesome interview! Dr. Emily VanKouwenberg is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon out of New Jersey and she has had a pretty awesome journey to becoming a Surgeon in NYS. She discussed her long journey through Med School, her current role today, as well as telling the boys about some of the long intensive 15+ hour surgeries that she's completed. She is not only an incredible Doctor/Surgeon, but an even better person, and it shows throughout this interview! Thanks to everyone who takes the time to listen! Please like, follow, and subscribe! Don't forget to tell a friend or family member about us!

Welcome to Episode # 16 of Chasing Edges! The boys are back to full strength after missing Nate for a week! We opened the first 20 minutes discussing the highs and lows of a season, with Cole discussing a recent down stretch, and how he's battling through it. We then dove into some Olympic controversy, and finished the show with Cole telling a wild story from this past summer. As always, make sure you like, subscribe, and tell a friend about the show. It means the world to us!

Welcome to Episode # 15 of Chasing Edges! Back after a couple weeks, but without the legend Nate for this episode. Cole and Mike hopped on to mainly discuss the Olympics, among other topics. If you enjoy a couple guys just shooting the sh*t then you'll enjoy this episode! As always we greatly appreciate everyone who takes the time to listen! Make sure you like, subscribe, follow, and tell a friend about us!

Welcome to "Season Two" & Episode 14 of Chasing Edges. The boys were back this week after a month off! We did some catching up and opened the show discussing the wild game between the Buffalo Bills & The Kansas City Chiefs! We then got into some New Years Resolutions, as well as Nate discussing how he signed a book deal recently! We finished the show with Cole telling us how he passed out doing the Wim Hof breathing technique before a game! This episode was a ton of fun as we caught up with each other, and got the ball rolling for the rest of Season Two! Thanks to everyone who continues to listen and support us! It means the world! Please like, subscribe, and share us with your friends!

Welcome to Episode # 13 of Chasing Edges! Back this week with what might be our best full episode yet! The boys opened up as usual catching up! We discussed Cole's recent games and some Christmas traditions. This weeks "Cole's Quirk" was absurd to say the least, and it had nothing to do with Cole. Cole's Quirk was about a teammate of his, and we randomly called him live on air! We then welcomed on former USA Hockey Olympian & former NY Rangers and TB Lightning forward Ryan Callahan. We discussed his career journey through juniors in the OHL, becoming the captain of the Rangers, battling through injuries, and the notorious licking incident! This interview was so much fun we hope you all enjoy it! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and tell a friend about us! It means the world! Happy Holidays!

Welcome to Episode # 12 of Chasing Edges! We're back after a few weeks off with busy schedules all around. We opened the show discussing Cole's giant Christmas tree, and a biting incident that happened in the NHL a little over a week ago. We then welcomed on Center Out Co-Founder Kurt Bednarcyk. Center out is dedicated to the study of performance, leadership, and personal fulfillment. Kurt is also a MovNat Level 2 Coach, and a Next Level Strength & Conditioning OG! Our conversation with Kurt is unreal as we discuss his Center Out Program and what that is! Kurt has so much knowledge and an incredible mind, so we hope everyone who listens can take something great away from this episode! Make sure you like, subscribe, and tell a friend about us! It means the world!

Welcome to Episode # 11 of Chasing Edges! We opened the show discussing some rash issues that Cole has been having, as well as what we would've done if we received Tom Brady's 600th TD ball. We then welcomed on Premier Lacrosse League Goalie of the Year, MVP, and Champion Blaze Riorden! We discussed his electric goal in college that almost won him an ESPY, his rise as a Box Lacrosse star, his unique playing style, and most importantly his run to the PLL Championship. Blaze has an unreal energy and passion, and we promise you won't want to miss this episode. Please listen, subscribe, and tell a friend about us! We really appreciate it!

Welcome to Episode # 10 of Chasing Edges! We are back after a couple weeks off, due to good reason. Mike & his wife welcomed their daughter and newest listener to Chasing Edges into the world. We started the show discussing the child birth experience, and Mike's first hand experience. We then welcomed on Dr. Jarrod Spencer! He is a Sports Psychologist who works with many professional and collegiate teams across the country. He is also a speaker, author, & the President & Founder of Mind of the Athlete, which is a sports psychology company committed to the emotional health of athletes. This episode was a blast and a must listen for everyone! We hope everyone enjoys! Don't forget to listen, subscribe, and tell a friend about us. We really appreciate it!

Welcome to Episode # 9 of Chasing Edges! This week we wanted to discuss social media, some of the pros & cons. We were lucky enough to be joined by not only a friend of the program, but one of the biggest Buffalo Bills fans and social media legends Brother Bill! We discussed his start into this well known alter ego he's created, and the growth of his social media pages over the last couple of years. We even discussed the amount of time he spends each week creating his content, as well as some cool promotional opportunities that have taken place with companies like Pepsi and others. This was another fun episode, and we hope that everyone enjoys it as much as we did! Don't forget to listen, subscribe, and tell a friend about us. We really appreciate it!

Welcome to Episode # 8 of Chasing Edges! We opened the show with Cole discussing the upcoming start to his season, which started over the weekend! The Stanley Cup making a trip to Nate's gym thanks to guest & friend Stephen Gionta, as well as Dirty Mike getting into baby crunch time, and Cole bringing his own quirk to the table. We then jumped into our interview, and this week we sat down with NHL Agents Brian and Scott Bartlett of the Bartlett Hockey Group. We discussed their start into the business. We also went through what the day to day of a professional agent looks like, as well as the process for finding potential future clients! Amongst many other things! The Bartlett's have built their company over 35 years and have grown into one of the premier agencies for NHL Players. They did this by just being who they are, which is honest, genuine, and just truly great people! They truly care about their athletes and answer the phone 24/7! We promise you won't want to miss this awesome episode!! Don't forget to listen, subscribe, and tell a friend about us!

Welcome to Episode # 7 of Chasing Edges. This week was a fun one with just the boys. We opened the episode discussing Buffalo Bills social media legend and future guest, Brother Bill. We then touched on Cole's first preseason game with the Islanders, as well as RIT Hockey's season opener. We then got into our main focus, which was on all the different training myths that are out there, with Nate and Cole debunking them. We closed the show with a potential new segment of "Things we think Cole could/would do". This episode was a fun one and we hope you enjoy. Don't forget to subscribe, listen, and tell your friends about us! We greatly appreciate it!

Welcome to Episode # 6 of Chasing Edges! This week we wanted to take a dive into superstitions! We discussed Cole's start to training camp and his outlook on the rest of camp, along with his mindset going into this year! We then welcomed on Dr. Stephen Gonzalez for a quick interview to discuss the difference between superstitions and routines, along with when athletes go too far with superstitions to the point where it may affect their performance! We finished the episode talking about some of our own superstitions as well as those of people we may have played with! We hope you enjoy this episode and interview! Don't forget to subscribe, listen, and tell your friends about the show! It means the world to us!

Welcome to Episode # 5 of Chasing Edges! This week we were joined by former NHLer Scott Nichol! Scotty is currently the General Manager for the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League. He is also the Director of Player Development for the Nashville Predators of the NHL. This week our focus was Attention to Detail! We opened the show catching up after a week off. Nater is back in the full swing of things, between his gym, school starting back up, and RIT Men's Hockey back at school. Cole is back in the heart of NY, getting ready for Islanders training camp. We got into another edition of "Cole's Quirks" as well as a 1% task for Dirty Mike. (0:00:00-0:19:13) We then get into our interview with Scotty Nichol. Scotty discussed his journey into the NHL, and what helped him have such a successful career and play over 650 games! We then dove in to his role as General Manager and discussed the different things he preaches to his players. He discussed the attention to detail that he instills in his guys, and the process of being a professional! (0:19:14-1:02:50) We hope you enjoy this episode and interview! Don't forget to subscribe, listen, and tell your friends about the show! It means the world to us!

Welcome to Episode # 4 of Chasing Edges! This week our focus was on perfecting your craft. We recapped Mike's 1% for the week and found out that Cole finally washed his hair!! This weeks Cole's Quirks is by far the best one yet! (0:00:00-0:13:48). We then welcomed on Premier Lacrosse League Star TD Ierlan. TD is known as arguably the greatest face-off man in the world! We discussed his practice habits that have turned him into a faceoff machine, the importance of winning faceoffs & gaining possession for your team, his NCAA D1 stats along with his many NCAA records, and his upbringing from his incredible parents, that shaped him into the man and player that he is today! (0:13:49-0:56:04) We are sure everyone who tunes in will love this episode! Make sure you subscribe, listen, and tell your friends about the show! It means the world to us!

Welcome to Episode #3 of Chasing Edges! This week our focus point was on Intangibles! We recapped Mike's 1% task from last week, as well as another edition of "Cole's Quirks" (0:00:00-0:13:18) We were then lucky enough to be joined by former NHL players Brian and Stephen Gionta. Both of these men had very successful careers in the National Hockey League, and their talent wasn't the only reason for that! We discussed their upbringing & what made them into the men they are today, their paths into the NHL, as well as some good brother vs brother banter! (0:13:19-1:04:24) This episode is awesome and you won't want to miss it! Make sure you Subscribe, Listen, and tell a friend about the show! It means the world to us!

Welcome to Episode #2 of Chasing Edges. This week we sat down and discussed what it takes to get to that 1%! There is a misconception that you can do that little something extra and that will get over the hill. However, you can't get to that 1% if you forget about the other 99%. We discuss the foundation that needs to be laid, before you can chase those 1% edges. As Nate likes to say "You have to build the house, before you can put shingles on it". We also discuss Cole's Quirk which is very odd this week! (0:00-0:47:14) We then welcomed on former RIT Goalie & Current UMass Amherst Men's Ice Hockey Associate Head Coach, Jared DeMichiel! We discussed his Frozen Four run as a player with RIT, his transition into coaching, and the job he's done to help take UMass from the basement of the Hockey East, to a perennial powerhouse! (Amongst other topics)(0:47:15-1:35:00) You won't want to miss this episode! Please Listen, Subscribe, and Follow! We hope you enjoy!

Welcome to the Intro Episode!! Nate, Cole, & Mike get right into things with explaining the idea and concept behind "Chasing Edges". Introductions of the three hosts give a background of who we are, what we currently do, and what we have done! We briefly discuss some of the bigger topics that we will be covering on a week to week basis, as well as go over some fun segments that we have in store. We hope you enjoy and join us on this journey! Please follow and subscribe, and if you like us enough to tell a friend about us that would be great!!