On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with skate sharpening guru, Keegan McMindes. Keegan teaches Greg everything to know about skate steel, profiling, sharpening, and so much more. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - What goes into a quality skate sharpening - Skate hollow, profile, zones, radius, etc. - Pressure along the steel when sharpening and maintaining the bevels - Using different grits on the cutting stones for different types of performance - Different types...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Justin Goldman. A Goalie guru and author. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Mental side of goaltending - Dealing with situations, emotions, and managing ourselves - How shooters can make a goalie's life difficult - Importance of edgework being greater than ever - Zoo tigers vs Jungle tigers - Where goalies should look to read the shooter and situation - Practice design for goalies within team practices   Find Justin's...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Jill Plandowski. Jill is a skating expert and hockey wife + hockey mom to 3 boys. She's developed thousands of great skaters from the youngest ages to the NHL. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - The role of pucks within skating development - Details of Balance, Glide & Stride within skating - Shin angles, Arm efficiency, & Posture - Feel-based learning and teaching - Skating stride at start vs. at speed - Tying up...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Brian Gillam. Brian is the Coach Development Coordinator Hockey Eastern Ontario,  Owner of SPS Hockey Development, Hockey Canada Skills Coach, and High Performance Coach. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Great content and ideas HEO has been able to gather and offer to coaches - Making academic concepts reachable to coaches and players - The importance of removing the coach from activities so they can use their coaching...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with practitioner, John "The Colombian" Catrillon. With years of observing, experimenting, and implementing great developmental environments. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Self-discovery within athlete development - Games to teach the game. Sacling complexity up and down. - Benefits of playing with younger and older players - No mercy rule to accelerate development - How to make players work hard - Creating pride and...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with professor, researcher, consultant, entrepreneur, analyst, etc... Geir Jordet! Geir is known for his work in scanning research and how Greg got to dive into Geir's excellent work. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Scanning research - Importance of body orientation - Details that matter within scanning (Critical scans, scan timing, etc.) - Training to improve informational reads and decisions - Future scanning research into ice...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with current player and Columbus resident, Ayo Adeniye. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Getting into hockey without a traditional hockey background and overcoming obstacles. -Igniting a passion for hockey and the mentor along Ayo's journey, John Haferman -Flipping the switch to become a no-nonsense competitor on the ice - Innovative ways Ayo has found to develop his game... journaling, visualization, stoicism, etc. -...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey expert and new hockey dad, Jack Han. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Father's Day and our personal hockey dad stories - How our father's gave us the gift of loving hockey - How we work with parents as hockey consultants - Coaching hacks - How we source and work with clients - Why we get hired - How people are using our newsletters - Coaching our teams in unique ways that we find highly effective Sign up for the #1...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with PE Teacher, MS Kinesiologist, and LTAD expert, Chris Sevier! A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Long Term Athlete Development - How the best kids at 8-9y/o burn out - Why the environment is more important than the coach's instructions -  Engaging parents and understanding what/how learning really occurs - Adjusting to the resources available - Stages of coaching (Yelling to Yelling to Asking) Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with coach and coach developer, Jim Haverstrom! A few areas on this episode we discuss: - What is a hockey director and what they do - Creating programming for youth hockey players - How to avoid creating practice players - Involving and educating parents  - How simply changing to a psotive mindset changes everything for the better Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ Newsletter: Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com Website...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with former NHLers, current coach, and business person with Sense Arena VR,... Andrew Alberts A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Developing himself into an NHL player, physically and mentally - How to retrieve a puck as a defenseman - Understanding handedness and puck spin - Recovering from concussions - Virtual reality's place within training and development - Coaching youth hockey at the youngest ages and when to teach hockey...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with author and mental specialist, Danielle McDonough. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Life after your playing career ends - Self-Defeating Behaviors - Power of "The pause" - The success trap - Enhancing critical thinking  - Positive outcomes from mistakes - Allowing grace - Accepting responsibility Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ Newsletter: Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com Website HockeysArsenal.com Twitter @HockeysArsenal...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Spencer Loane, ice hockey scout with the Chicago Steel of the USHL. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Power of the weakside defensemen - Stealing from soccer/football - Finding ways to defend that don't involve skating backwards - How to learn hockey - What scouts look for at talent identification combines - Modern hockey tactics - Developing hockey instinct - Separation of upper/lower Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Aaron Wilbur, ice hockey coach and founder of The Coaches Site (TCS). TCS is the #1 website for ice hockey coaches.  A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Power of simplicity within messaging  - Coaching from U6 to Professional - Importance of getting out of the way -  Coaching Epiphanies  - What separates bad and good coaches - Ethical coaching - Development curriculums Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ Newsletter: Newsletter...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Matt Dumouchelle, writer and podcaster of the series 'Hockey Factories.' Matt had a behind the scenes look into the best hockey talent producers in the world. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Ideas that anyone can steal from the best - Where the big differences are between hockey factories - What great development looks like - How programs go about developing players and coaches - The definition of success - Winning is a...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Zack Nowak, USAH coordinator of coach education and player development assistant.  A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Coach development = player development  - What is actually skill acquisition and development  - The skills of coaching  - Separating the explanation from the demonstration - Evolution of coaching questions Check out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Website HockeysArsenal.com Twitter @HockeysArsenal...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Derek Neumeier.  A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Jonatan Berggren's skillset - What makes Connor Bedard so special - The tactical skill sets that make players elite Check out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Website HockeysArsenal.com Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg + @Daniel_Dukart for Dan) Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website Instagram @HockeysArsenal YouTube...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Corey Sznajder. Corey tracks stats that are behind almost all of the publicly available NHL micro-data. He's literally watching ALL of the NHL games each season.  A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Hockey pet peeves & biases (E.g. cross corner dumps, point shots, rimmed pucks, etc.) - Offensive creation, rush vs OZ play. - What data says vs what is actually practical - Defensive retrievals  - Sprinters vs Retrievers -...

Bringing back an oldie from the archive! The now head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, Martin St Louis. Last we spoke to MSL he was coaching his kids teams and enjoying retirement from the NHL. Enjoy! On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Martin "Marty" St Louis. Martin is a hall-of-fame player turned youth coach. He's coached with his kids at the youth level and has a great understanding of development from a holistic view. So many golden nuggets for players, coaches,...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Kim McCullough. Kim is the former Head Coach of the Toronto-Leaside PWHL, 2014-2021  and Director & Founder of Total Female Hockey, since 2008. She has 20+ years experience as an on-ice instructor & off-ice strength and conditioning coach with the certification of "Hockey Canada Skills Coach" A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Starting hockey at age 13 and developing herself to play at the high levels possible. -...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Colton Sipperley and Ronan Keenan, both are current players who have truly gone about owning their development and had fantastic results. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - How and why scanning completely changed Colton's game and took him from healthy scratch to top-6 mainstay - How Ronan went about breaking down video and puck touches  - Being better defensively actually leads to better offense - Process of getting desired...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with former professional player and current development coach Kane Lafranchise. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Teaching and developing defensemen -  Developing yourself as a player - Importance of puck confidence in player development - The biggest hurdle in being a great coach - Great questions for coaches - Creating opportunities for conversations - Using pressure instead of on-ice devices - Surfing and angling as a...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Will Scouch of Scouching scouting services. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Imposter syndrome - Deception and manipulation - Connor Bedard vs Adam Fantilli - Seamus Casey & cerebral players - Trying hockey tactics and concepts in adult league  - Increasing in scoring coming from mainly NHL defenders increase their offense Check out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Website HockeysArsenal.com Twitter @HockeysArsenal...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Alex Bezerra, assistant coach with the Cincinnatti Cyclones. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Players running their own drills for their peers after team practice -  Having open conversations with players - Problems don't age well and collaborating early - Going to war with the army you have, not the army you wish you had - Implementing systems - Dealing with pressure Check out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Website...

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Wade Russell. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Constaints-Lead Approach within coaching - Empowering player for technique development - Question asking within coaching - Coachless drills and activities - Repetition without repetition - Having skills vs Weaponizing those skills - Players exploring their craft Check out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Website HockeysArsenal.com Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg...