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Host Justin Gaard is joined by hockey coach Brad Frost to recap the season so far (the Gophers are off to a 12-2 start and ranked #2 in the country), coaching Abbey Murphy in her final season on campus, the integration of 10 new players, the WCHA and National Championship chase and the uniqueness of coaching during an Olympic year. Always great to visit with Coach Frost! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CAS 11-19-2-2025 Taylor Nelson-Augie Asst. Hockey Coach and Jared Smith-SF Christian FB Coach by Calling All Sports

SummaryIn this conversation, Bjorn Kinding and Nate Leslie explore the fundamental principle of coaching, emphasizing the importance of starting with the individual rather than the task at hand. They discuss how this approach applies not only in sports like hockey but also in various fields such as education and leadership. The dialogue highlights the human element in coaching and the value of personal connections in fostering growth and development.Keywordscoaching, human element, personal development, leadership, hockey, education, teamwork, communication, mentorship, personal growthTakeawaysIn hockey, coaching is about people, not just the game.Starting with the person is essential in any field.Every individual has unique strengths to offer.The human element is crucial in effective coaching.Leadership should focus on understanding individuals.Mentorship is about building personal connections.Coaching principles apply beyond sports.The task is secondary to the individual.Effective communication is key in coaching.Personal development is at the heart of coaching.Sound bites"Every person brings so much good.""You coach people, not just hockey.""Start with the person, not the task."Chapters00:00 Coaching Journey and Cultural Insights00:21 Balancing Team and Individual Goals

CAS 11-12-2-2025 Garrett Raboin-Augustana Hockey Coach by Calling All Sports

In this episode I host Jerry York! Jerry coached college hockey at Clarkson University, Bowling Green University, and Boston College. Jerry won 5 National Championships, sent many players to the NHL, has the most wins in college hockey history, and is in the Hockey Hall of Fame!

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CAS 11-5-2-2025 Brady Ferner-Augustana Assistant Hockey Coach (Dakota Dunes Native) by Calling All Sports

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After the second game of opening weekend for the University of Washington's women's hockey team, beginning their second year in the ACHA, CSS founder Charles Hamaker sat down with head coach Mel Harrow to discuss the first two games of the year, the new faces on the roster, the leadership responsibilities of the team, and having a PWHL team in Seattle.

CAS 10-29-2-2025 Garrett Raboin-Augustana Hockey Coach by Calling All Sports

CAS 10-27-2-2025 Ryan Cruthers-Stampede Hockey Coach by Calling All Sports

From coaching his son's hockey teams to sharing a special encounter with Bruce Springsteen, and seeing true love for the first time, author Craig Colby joins host Rick Zamperin to talk about his new book 'The Unqualified Hockey Coach'.

CAS 10-22-2-2025 Garrett Raboin-Augustana Hockey Coach by Calling All Sports

The crew goes deep on the Montréal Canadiens rebuild, from contracts on the ice and in the front office to Martin St. Louis's performance as head coach. Then they review some takeaways from the first week of the NHL season and predict the first coach fired.Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel02:42 Lane Hutson contract extension12:45 Habs front office executives Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton extend in Montréal24:32 Takeaways from the first week and Ken Dryden tribute41:22 Predicting the first coach fired50:57 A brief swerve into talking about baseballNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

For episode 311 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome Meghan Duggan, Director of Player Development for the New Jersey Devils. While most fans may know her best as the Captain of Team USA, you may soon know her as a possible candidate to become the first woman General Manager in NHL history. Duggan attended the University of Wisconsin, where she would help the Badgers capture three National titles and captain the program in her senior season. In total, she represented the United States at three Olympics and eight World Championships, capturing eight Gold Medals. Following retirement, she joined the Devils as their Manager of Player Development in 2021 before being promoted to her current role a year later. Listen as he shares how she approaches developing hockey sense, the power of being a vulnerable leader and her aspirations to advance as an executive in hockey.

CAS 10-15-2-2025 Garrett Raboin-Augustana Hockey Coach by Calling All Sports

CAS 10-2-1-2025 Ryan Cruthers-Stampede Hockey Coach by Calling All Sports

CAS 10-1-1-2025 Garrett Raboin-Augustana Hockey Coach with Neil Graff co-host by Calling All Sports

In episode 308 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome Alan Letang, the Head Coach of the OHL's Sarnia Sting. Letang is still in the front 9 of his coaching career, and as you'll hear, when he decided that coaching was his chosen career post retirement, he immersed himself in all facets of the job. And it's paid off. After 2.5 seasons as an Assistant Coach in Owen Sound, he was promoted to the role of Head Coach. This would eventually lead him home to Sarnia, where he is getting set to lead the Sting for a 5th season, and one in which the expectations are high. Internationally, he has represented Canada multiple times, beginning as an Assistant Coach at the 2020 and 2023 World Junior Championships, as the Head Coach of Canada's entry at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and finally as the Head Coach of Team Canada at the 2024 World Junior Championships. Listen as he shares his philosophy on setting players up for success after a mistake, finding the fine line between physicality and discipline, and how he's approaching the changing landscape of junior hockey.

This episode of News Now covers three of Montana's biggest developing stories. Politicians across the state respond to the shocking death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, remembered for his influence on young Republicans and his ties to Montana's political leaders. We also follow the trial of former youth hockey coach Jami James, facing multiple counts of sexual assault against minors, and provide the latest updates in Whitefish, where 20-year-old Andrew Sullivan has pleaded not guilty to negligent homicide after a fatal crash. Stay informed with in-depth reporting from Montana's largest independent newsroom.Read more from this week's stories: Montana politicians mourn the killing of conservative activist Charlie KirkChild victim testifies in hockey coach sexual assault case in Butte Marion man pleads not guilty to negligent homicide in alleged DUI crash that killed Flathead teenA big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com. In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town's business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

Welcome back! We kick off Season 9 of the Glass and Out Podcast with episode 306, featuring Seattle Kraken Assistant Coach Jessica Campbell. Campbell is of course getting set for her second season behind an NHL bench, after having the distinction of being the first female to be hired as a full-time NHL coach. The native of Moosomin, Saskatchewan parlayed her skating business and the experience of training NHL players in the off-season in Kelowna into the opportunity to coach professionally in Europe. It was then that Dan Bylsma, then recently hired as the Head Coach of the Kraken's AHL affiliate in Coachella Valley, reached out to interview her for the opportunity to join his staff. Two seasons and consecutive trips to the Calder Cup finals later, Bylsma was hired as Seattle's Head Coach and Campbell got the call to join him.  You can check out her IIHF Coaching Symposium presentation on Feeding the Attack by Breaking Down the PK now on The Coaches Site. Listen as she shares her keys to creating a cohesive power play, how to help players out of scoring slumps, and how breaking barriers has influenced her coaching philosophy.    

This week Topher and Jeff talk with Mike MacMillan, National Coach-In-Chief for USA Hockey and Minnesota Hockey's High Performance Director. We talk all things community model, its benefits for player development, and why Minnesota hockey is so successful. In this episode we talk about: — How playing experience isn't what the best coaches have in common — How everyone has to have a seat at the table to encourage hockey growth — Building programs, and not just creating individual teams within a program — How it's not what you coach, it's how you coach AND SO MUCH MORE! Thank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.com, as well as Train-Heroic, Helios Hockey, and Crossbar! And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! JOIN HTTU TODAY! Follow us: IG: @HockeyThinkTank X (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTank TikTok: @HockeyThinkTank Facebook: TheHockeyThinkTank

Mark is joined by Penn State hockey Head Coach Guy Gadowsky

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Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That's right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local grocery stores or online where they ship nationwide!

Ferris hockey coach Brett Riley joins the show for our weekly "Moving Ferris Forward" segment, and he tells you how's he's been adjusting to the new gig in Big Rapids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ted Nolan started his hockey career by servicing his childhood ice rink in Garden River First Nation. Decades later, he's being honoured by an appointment to the Order of Canada for his time as a hockey player and a coach. He explains how a life devoted to hockey and teaching others has shaped him into the person he is today.

ATQ's Thomas Cicansky interviews Oregon Ducks Hockey Coach Jack Hyman about the team, preparations for next year, and life as an ACHA Division 1 hockey coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In episode #305 and finale for season 8, we had the pleasure of being joined by Calgary Flames assistant coach Brad Larsen for a live interview at our TCS Live coaching conference. As a player, the Vernon, BC native won a gold medal with Canada's U18 team, along with back to back golds at the World Junior Championships. He turned pro with the Colorado Avalanche organization, was named Captain of the Hershey Bears in just his second pro season, and would go on to play over 300 NHL games with the Avalanche, Atlanta Thrashers, and Anaheim Ducks.  He jumped right into the coach arena following his retirement. First in the AHL with the Springfield Falcons before being promoted to the Columbus Blue Jackets and eventually, being named the club's Head Coach in 2021. Today, he is on Ryan Huska's staff with the Calgary Flames.  There are so many take-aways from this final episode of the 2024-2025 season of Glass and Out.  Listen as he shares how he's learned to lean on his faith, why the standard needs to be the standard, and the importance of blooming where you're planted.

Berhard Peters is a field Hockey Coach who started coaching youth teams in the early 1980's. His career slowly built and he led German National Youth teams to European Chamionships. Then in 200 he took over the German National Mens side and led them to World Champinshiops in in 2002 and 2006.He then transitioned into off field leadership roles in soccer, starting with Hoffenheim in the third tier of German soccer. He was part of the transformation of that club which took them all the way to the top German league in 2008.He hads gone on to build a successful career helping clubs transform themselves into high performing organisations, most recently with the start up club St Louis FC in the American Major League. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at thegreatcoachespodcast@gmail.com or contact us through our website thegreatcoachespodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #304, we revisit our conversation from 2022 with Dan Muse, freshly named new Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. At the time of this interview, Muse was Head Coach of with the US National Development Program and prior to that he spent three seasons as an Assistant with the Nashville Predators. He most recently spent two seasons as an Assistant Coach with the New York Rangers. Muse has rounded all the bases in his career and is a self-described OG member of The Coaches Site. He also presented for us back in 2022 on The Importance of the Second Player in Puck Support. Listen as he shares his philosphy of TNT, why his playing career has never deterred him from his coaching aspirations, and the important of creating chaos in practice. And go Penguins!

In episode #303, we're joined by former NHL Head Coach and upcoming presenter at June's TCS Live coaching conference Greg Cronin. Cronin was recently let go as the Head Coach of the Anaheim Ducks after spending two seasons with the franchise. He has enjoyed a remarkable and nearly 40 year run as a hockey coach, which began at Colby College and includes playing a role in getting the US National Development Team Program off the ground. After eight seasons with the New York Islanders organization, he returned home to Boston as the Head Coach of Northeastern University, the program his father captained. He returned to the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs and was named Head Coach of the Ducks in 2023 after a successful run with the Colorado Eagles, the Avalanches' AHL affiliate. You can catch Cronin at this June's TCS Live as he dissects individual skills on the forecheck. Listen as he shares the illumination of player development, his guide to creating reliable players, and insights into his forechecking philosphy.

In episode #302, we revisit one of our best talks from last year's TCS Live coaching conference from Cody Royle. Royle is a coach to some of the most accomplished coaches across multiple sports, along with being the author of three books, The Tough Stuff, Where Others Won't and his latest, Second Set of Eyes. He was a coach himself and has pivoted to providing coaches the sounding board and observations that nudge them towards discovering the best version of themselves. In his talk, “Coaches are Performers, Too,” Royle provides tremendous insight into the importance of coaches not possessing ego, who are willing to be coached themselves. He also provides a system that supports coaches and helps them in situations in which they are experiencing negative mental health symptoms or early burn out.  Listen as he shares why coaches are the greatest source of competitive advantage, how to improve the three primary skills of leadership and why even the best coaches need coaching.

In episode #301, we welcome upcoming presenter at this year's TCS Live and Executive Director of the New Jersey Devils Youth Foundation, Kate Whitman Annis. In her current role with the Devils, she is innovating how professional sports teams engage with their local fan base to raise funds and together, serve those in need in their local community. She has had a wide ranging career including several roles in the political arena, in addition to working with multiple organizations in leading their fundraising efforts. She is also a hockey coach at heart.  In addition to coaching her four boys, Annis was the head girls hockey coach at the Pingry School, the General Manager of the Metropolitan Riveters of the National Women's Hockey League, and today is behind the bench of the Eastside High School Girls Varsity program. Listen as she shares the power that sports can have on young athletes, philosophy behind team goal setting, and learning to effectively explain a drill.

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In episode #300, we celebrate the milestone with a very special guest: LA Kings Director of Goaltending Bill Ranford. Not only was Ranford one of the original presenters at our TCS Live coaching conference back in 2012, he'll be returning to the stage in June for this year's edition of hockey's premier coaching conference. And top it off, he is the childhood hero of our host Aaron Wilbur. Ranford has spent the last 19 seasons with the Kings, 17 as the goaltending coach and the last two as Director.  As a goalie, he led the 1990 Edmonton Oilers to a Stanley Cup with a Con Smythe performance. He also led Canada to the 1991 Canada Cup and helped his country capture its first Gold Medal in over 30 years at the World Hockey Championships 1994.  Listen he shares why detail and work ethic have to be the foundation of every player's game, giving new tools over change, and why goalie's need to have their own unique identity.

Jamilon (Jami) Muelders is a highly accomplished Field Hockey coach and athlete with extensive international experience.  With a journey that includes winning a World Cup title as a player in 2002, Jami is one of only three individuals in the hockey world to have the extraordinary distinction of becoming a world champion both on the field and from the sidelines. Currently the Performance Manager for the Dutch Hockey Association (KNHB), he oversees the U16 to U21 national youth teams, guiding coaches and staff while structuring their training programs. Prior to that, Jami led the Dutch women's national team, capturing the World Cup gold medal in 2022. His expertise also played a pivotal role in the German men's national team securing their own World Cup gold in 2023 as an assistant coach.  His coaching journey includes a European Championship gold medal and an Olympic bronze medal with the German women's team at the Rio 2016 Games, followed by a bronze medal with the Chinese women's team at the 2018 Asian Games. Most recently, Jami contributed to a silver medal for the German men's team at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking a significant milestone in his coaching career. What sets Jami apart is his coaching philosophy, which harmonizes peak performance with personal well-being. This unique blend of playing and coaching experience not only highlights his profound understanding of the game but also underscores his unwavering commitment to nurturing talent and fostering winning mindsets. To further this philosophy, Jami continues to shape the future of sports as a master coach at the Johan Cruijff Institute, a Diplomcoach with the German Olympic Sports Confederation, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Elite Performance at Dublin City University. His research focuses on the intricate aspects of high performance and the layers of psychological safety within team sports, illustrating his dedication to exploring and improving athlete experiences. Connect at www.JamiMuelders.com BOOK A SPEAKER: Interested in having John, Jerry or both come to your school, club or coaching event? We are booking Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 events, please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com to set up an introductory call. 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They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our Premium Membership, with well over $1000 of courses and materials. 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In episode #299, we welcome upcoming presenter at this June's TCS Live, Grizzlys Wolfsburg Head Coach Mike Stewart. At the time of this recording, he is currently preparing for his fifth season leading the Grizzlys. He has a unique origin story as a player that includes his mother discovering a loophole that would enable him to enroll at Michigan State University, without a high school diploma, and leading to being drafted in the first round by the New York Rangers. Following his retirement due to injury, he would immediately jump behind the bench as an Assistant Coach with Villacher SV of the Austrian ICE Hockey League. Now 15 seasons later, Mike has spent the bulk of his coaching career in the DEL. He remains a student of the game, and is engaged with the challenge of leading the Grizzlys, a smaller market club in a league with no salary cap, to DEL title. Listen he shares why the best coaches are the best thieves, why passing is a lost art, and why North America should adopt Olympic-sized rinks

In episode #298, we're joined by Bethany Brausen, Head Coach of the University of St. Thomas Women's program. Brausen just completed her first season with St. Thomas after taking over as interim Head Coach in November and being name full-time coach just a few months later. She is also in the process of completing her PhD in Organizational Leadership Policy & Development, and as you're about to hear, her education in leadership and organizational development is clearly woven into how she's building the Tomies program. Following her playing career that included captaining the University of Minnesota, she joined Brad Frost's staff with the Gophers as an Assistant Coach for 5 seasons, before moving across town to St. Thomas. Brausen will be joining us as a speaker at the upcoming IIHF Coaching Symposium, hosted in Stockholm during the Men's World Championship. Stay tuned for that presentation on The Coaches Site! Listen she shares why players need to create a self-governing culture, what we get wrong about real leadership, and the importance of understanding that every person has their own story.

In episode #297, we welcome former NHL Goalie Coach Mike Valley and Founder of The Goalie Guild Justin Goldman. The two are good friends who collaborated on the books The Power Within, which includes 3 volumes, and Embracing the Grind. Each book shares personal interviews and stories from the best goaltenders on the planet and provide a guide for aspiring goalies looking to navigate what has generally been an undefined path to the top of the profession. While the books focus on goaltending, they also provide real world solutions for dealing with the tough stuff that comes with reaching any noteworthy goal or achievement. Valley played professionally as a goaltender and had the role of Goalie Coach for the Dallas Stars from 2009-2017. He is also a former presenter at TCS Live. Goldman is a former goaltender, writer for NHL.com and Founder of The Goalie Guild, the world's only non-profit organization dedicated to developing goalies and goalie coaches of all levels. Listen as they share how the position of goaltending has evolved, why we need to redefine what "winning" is, and how to find your power within.

On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Sacramento ahead of WWE Monday Night Raw, while Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are back in Indianapolis as they recap yesterday's electric Masters that saw Rory McIlroy finally capture his elusive Green Jacket after a drama filled up and down final round, they chat about their experiences at Big Night AHT, look at the NBA and NHL playoff situations, and everything else happening around the sports world. They're also joined by several incredible guests including Chris "Soly" Solomon of No Laying Up to recap the Masters and Rory's win, Ian Rapoport to update us on everything happening around the NFL including Derek Carr potentially being out for the season, Josh Pate of CBS Sports to discuss the Nico Iamaleava situation at Tennessee and where he might wind up next, the greatest goal scorer of all-time, Stanley Cup Champion, 3x Hart Trophy Winner, Conn Smythe Winner, and countless other accolades, Alexander Ovechkin, and lastly, Head Coach of the newly minted National Champion Western Michigan Broncos men's hockey team, Pat Ferschweiler. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode #296, we welcome Head Coach of the Minnesota High School State Champion Moorhead Spuds, Jon Ammerman. Our team at The Coaches Site had the chance to take in the State Championships in person and boy, did it ever live up to the hype. The Spuds defeated the Stillwater Ponies 7-6 in the culmination of an incredible run by Moorhead. As a born and bred Moorhead-native, Ammerman has witnessed the magic of the State Championship as a fan, player and coach. In addition to his role as Head Coach, he is also a teacher at Moorhead High School. As a result of this year's success, he was named Minnesota State Class AA Coach of the Year. Listen as he shares the roller coaster journey that led to the championship, how Moorhead and Minnesota have built success through community-based hockey, and why coaching isn't about the destination but the journey.