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On this week’s episode, Topher and Jeff welcome athletic development coach, Jeremy Frisch. He’s one of the best follows on social media, and this was an unreal conversation for any parent looking to help their kids become a better athlete. His approach to training kids is truly organic and embraces long term athletic development principles. In this episode we talk about: — Movement, Strength & Conditioning — Building a foundation for kids so they love being in the gym, moving, and competing — Jeremy gives an INCREDIBLE off-ice workout for coaches of younger players; get your notebooks ready - great stuff! AND SO MUCH MORE! Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, Helios Hockey, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs and Toph get asked this question A LOT: How can someone make a job for themselves out of hockey? They love the game, and want to make a career out of being involved - how should they attack that goal? TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about PRACTICE HABITS and Vechs is here for it! Great stuff, and a terrific reminder for any player looking to get better. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Topher and Jeff are celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast! Like Toph says at the start of each episode - "a little bit of education, a little bit of inspiration," and an unbelievable experience for us each and every week for over five years! Vechs also has a HUGE announcement at the beginning and we couldn’t be more excited for him! In this episode we talk about some of the amazing guests we have had the opportunity to have on the podcast over the years, how they’ve impacted us, and the ways they are helping make the hockey community a better place. As promised, here is a breakdown of some of the guests we referenced in this episode: HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT: Adam Nicholas, Brian Keane, Adam Oates, Darryl Belfry, Dwayne Blais, Patrick O’Sullivan, Mike Kelly, Jon Lounsbury,  PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH: Mike Boyle, Brian Galivan, Matt Nichol, Don Jupp, Kelli Gast, Dr. Jason Selk, Dr. Cassidy Preston, Jon Gordon, Craig Ballantyne, Matt Caldaroni, Adam Naylor WOMEN’S GAME: Kendall Coyne Schofield, Jocelyne & Monique Lamoureaux, Jayna Hefford,Theresa Feaster, Maura Crowell, Alyssa Gagliardi, Amanda “Mazz” Alessi, Nicole Hensley, Gordie Stafford NHL: Alex Tuch, Al Roy, Brian Renfrew, Trent Frederic, Paul Stastny, Danny Dekeyser, Mary St. Louis, Eric Fehr, Brian Gionta, Chris Wideman, Tim Peel, Chris Butler, Chris Lazary, John Buccigross, Mark Dennehy, Ed Olczyk, Daniel Briere, Seth Appert, Ryan Hardy, Rob Schremp  COLLEGE: Pat Ferschweiler, Mike Schafer, Rico Blasi, Brandon Naurato, Brad Berry, Jared DeMichiel, George Gwozdecky, James Marcou, Ben Syer, Juliano Pagliero, Reid Cashman, Ben Barr, Cam Ellsworth, Kris Mayotte, Leon Hayward, Greg Powers, Brent Brekke, Steve Wiedler YOUTH HOCKEY: Brett Beebe, Bob Mancini, Chris Collins, John O’Sullivan, Mike Terwilliger, Jay Hardwick, Brian Yandle, Nick Petraglia, Roger Grillo, Tobias Johansson, Tommi Niemelä INSPIRATION: Rickey Mendez, Tyler Parks, Jack Smiley, Josh Pauls, Mike Ratchuk Our family episodes are some of our favorites because they helped us show you who we are at our core - our triumphs, vulnerabilities, passions, struggles, and life changes - and we would not have it any other way. So thank YOU for being on this journey with us. Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, Helios Hockey, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, the guys talk about Team Building and give some team building exercises ideas for different ages to help with culture and camaraderie in fun and competitive ways. Teams that are close away from the ice are often the most successful on the ice because they’re invested in each other and want to be their best for the team. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about losing streaks and how teams that are struggling in the win column can work to turn it around, and how players can stay focused on the process to keep developing. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Topher and Jeff welcome Jeff Lobman from Vanguard Hockey International. Jeff is from the Long Island/Staten Island area and is doing some terrific things to give back to the area where he grew up playing youth hockey. In this episode we talk about: — How hockey legitimately saved his life — Player Development — The unique experience Vanguard Hockey offers to players giving them access to some terrific coaches from all over the world (including our own JAYHOO) AND SO MUCH MORE! Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, Helios Hockey, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! *THPN SPONSOR* New customers can bet on the BIG GAME and turn FIVE BUCKS into TWO HUNDRED INSTANTLY in BONUS BETS. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code THPN. New customers can bet FIVE BUCKS to get TWO HUNDRED INSTANTLY IN BONUS BETS. Only on DraftKings Sportsbook - an Official Sports Betting Partner, use code THPN. The Crown Is Yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, the guys talk about what happens in the locker room during intermissions, and what players do between periods. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Topher wants to talk about one of the greatest parts of the game - CHIRPS! The guys talk about the best hockey chirps they’ve given, received, or heard on the ice. We try to keep it PG-13, ish. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Topher and Jeff welcome Blake Geoffrion & Sam Jefferies. Sam wrote the book, “Legacy On Ice,” about Blake’s life as a fourth-generation NHLer and hockey royalty. In 2010 Blake became the first University of Wisconsin hockey player to win the Hobey Baker Award, and in 2012, his promising NHL career was cut short by a devastating injury that almost cost him his life. Blake’s ability to storytell is UNMATCHED, and you will not be disappointed!  In this episode we talk about: — What drove Sam to write the book — Triumph, tribulation, and resiliency — Blake’s journey from growing up in Nashville, to playing at Culver and the NTDP before Wisconsin, the Hobey, and his pro career — Have we mentioned the story telling? (Seriously. Press play now, thank us later.) AND SO MUCH MORE! Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, Helios Hockey, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to talk about the advancements in hockey technology with respect to player development. One of our new podcast sponsors, Helios Hockey, offers an affordable option (don’t forget to use our discount code: THINKTANK) - and the guys talk about how technology in general (and access to it) has changed so much since their playing days. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about the importance of creating buy-in and how coaches can go about creating it early to set the team up for success by setting expectations, standards, and accountability structure early. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices