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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Richard Bercuson, retired teacher, writer, podcaster, and hockey coach. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - History of Small Area Games/Small-Sided Games - Benefits of coaches throwing away their whistles & whiteboards - Why flow drills suck - Learning is messy - Issues with paying for goals scored, shortening the bench, etc. - Benefits of running commentary behind the bench Link to the article discussed - https://hockeysarsenal.substack.com/p/usa-hockey-has-been-preaching-cross Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ Newsletter: Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com 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 @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Are you ready to take your training to a new level?Promo Code “HockeyIQ”Receive $50 off an annual plan purchaseHead on over to SenseArena.com to check it all out.

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Larry Lauer, Director of Mental Performance at the US Tennis Association. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Developing quality self-talk - Stress management - Coaching process > coaching results - Why hockey is a late development sport - Positive coaching - How stubborn (and coachable) players tend to be top performers - Getting your hockey team to start on time -  Building influence and buy-in on a team - Thoughts drive the bus; emotional hijack the bus Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ Newsletter: Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com 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 @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Are you ready to take your training to a new level?Promo Code “HockeyIQ”Receive $50 off an annual plan purchaseHead on over to SenseArena.com to check it all out.

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Rob Gherson, goalie guru and head coach in the GTHL (Toronto). He's a fascinating story and has a great coaching style. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Stories from his playing career, including changing his playstyle - Allowing players to fight through adversity - How to best play the 2v1 - Coaching for development Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ Newsletter: Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com 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 @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Are you ready to take your training to a new level?Promo Code “HockeyIQ”Receive $50 off an annual plan purchaseHead on over to SenseArena.com to check it all out.

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Scott Kleekamp, director of player operations for Dryland Development Project in the Boston area. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - The evolution of coaches from Yelling to Telling to Asking - Mimic vs actual learning - Getting players to enjoy the game and be the best coach - Keeping score for development - How to do film work Mentioned video on character development through the ages: Matt Koch, Character Development, U8 to U14 and beyond (Matt Koch) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXZbkli_T84 Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ Newsletter: Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com 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 @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Are you ready to take your training to a new level?Promo Code “HockeyIQ”Receive $50 off an annual plan purchaseHead on over to SenseArena.com to check it all out.

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Blumes, head coach and GM with the Ontario Jr Reign. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - How to improve shootout/breakaways conversions - Prescout information to provide players - How to practice the shootout for players and goalies with intention - Penalty Kill triggers to pressure - Preparing and scouting for your next game - How much information is too much?  Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ Newsletter: Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com 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 @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Are you ready to take your training to a new level?Promo Code “HockeyIQ”Receive $50 off an annual plan purchaseHead on over to SenseArena.com to check it all out.

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Kyle McLennan. A few areas on this episode we discuss: - Developing an eye for the game  - Where to get video - Evolutions in the game tactics -  Breakout skills and tactics - How to be effective when Coaching/Teaching - Helping players develop an eye for how to read the game Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ Newsletter: Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com 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 @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Are you ready to take your training to a new level?Promo Code “HockeyIQ”Receive $50 off an annual plan purchaseHead on over to SenseArena.com to check it all out.

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 of steel - Proper blade storage + common reason for blades craking in half - Skating zones (Acceleration, agility, speed, and stability zone) - How goal skates differ from player skates  - Altering the pitches of steel - How the holder affects the steel and what's within the holder Find Keegan at KeegsEdges.com Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ Newsletter: Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com 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 @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Are you ready to take your training to a new level?Promo Code “HockeyIQ”Receive $50 off an annual plan purchaseHead on over to SenseArena.com to check it all out.

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 amazing books... Hockeysarsenal.com/book-recommendations Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ Newsletter: Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com 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 @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Are you ready to take your training to a new level?Promo Code “HockeyIQ”Receive $50 off an annual plan purchaseHead on over to SenseArena.com to check it all out.

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 skates differently for improved skating - Relationship between upper/lower body in turns - Stride under fatigue - "Knock knee" and crossing your feet Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ Newsletter: Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com 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 @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Are you ready to take your training to a new level?Promo Code “HockeyIQ”Receive $50 off an annual plan purchaseHead on over to SenseArena.com to check it all out.

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 skills (Observation, Explanation, Demonstration, Question asking, and Checking for understanding,) - The importance of getting people in reflective states to personalize and grow. - Creating great environments for learning - Stages of learning and how they affect learnings + teachings. Check out HEO's great content on their YouTube Page: Hockey Eastern Ontario Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ Newsletter: Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com 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 @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Are you ready to take your training to a new level?Promo Code “HockeyIQ”Receive $50 off an annual plan purchaseHead on over to SenseArena.com to check it all out.

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 discipline. You can reach John at: tdirectorcms@gmail.com Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ Newsletter: Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com 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 @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Are you ready to take your training to a new level?Promo Code “HockeyIQ”Receive $50 off an annual plan purchaseHead on over to SenseArena.com to check it all out.

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 hockey - Going beyond scanning to understand how player take in information   Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ Newsletter: Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com 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 @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Are you ready to take your training to a new level?Promo Code “HockeyIQ”Receive $50 off an annual plan purchaseHead on over to SenseArena.com to check it all out.