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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Val Hannahs, Registered Dietitian with Bachelor in Medical Dietetics... and hockey mom! A few areas on this episode we discuss: Hydration routines4-2-1 Pre-Game NutritionHow to fuel ahead of gamesHow to fuel during gamesHow to fuel after games to maximize recovery and other goalsSweat rates and electrolyte loss ratesCreating good nutrition habits and environmentsAvoiding crampingCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg) Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website YouTube @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Kabir Bubna, coaching expert and PhD candidate with research Interests in Skill Acquisition, Coaching Practice, Talent & Coach Development A few areas on this episode we discuss: Linking science & research to practical applicationSelf-Determination Theory (SDT) - Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness4 Pillar of Development (1) Game skills, (2) Life skills, (3) Psychological skills, and (4) Social skillsFinding the dynamic between driving the bus vs giving away the wheel for players to drive instead of the coach."U-Shaped" amount of variability on the skill continuumAttunement within skill acquisitionBenefits of switching positions or rolesHow to coach coaches how to coach effectivelyCoach communication - amount of questions vs instructionsRate limitors to acquisition of talentsCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg) Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website YouTube @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Nick Smallridge to talk advanced coaching topics in a 3 part series. A few areas on this episode we discuss: Why coaches implements systems and concepts... when those are helpful vs harmfulPlayer Autonomy in CoachingAdaptive Coaching for Player DevelopmentCommon coaching errorsForcing learning rather than designing learningQuestioning players care or focusBreaking player's attention rather than guiding attention to relevant informationBeing a good learner to soak up the great learning environments coaches createAccureate self-assessmentWillingness to failNon-JudgementalIntentionalFeedback as a giftCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg) Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website YouTube @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Nick Smallridge to talk advanced coaching topics in a 3 part series. A few areas on this episode we discuss: Amplifying Error in Coaching... The effects of having players exaggerating their mistakes and poor behaviorFinding athletic feelHow to solve your team's bad habits (eg. don't work together well)Attuning players to their playing environmentHow to play quick/fastKnowledge of the game vs knowledge in the game.Holistic coaching cuesDeliberate learning from other positions and opponenetsTechnical and Tactical EmpathyCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg) Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website YouTube @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Nick Smallridge to talk advanced coaching topics in a 3 part series. A few areas on this episode we discuss: Reset rituals and mindset visualizations.Optimal arousal stateFalling to standards rather than rising to the occasionCreating pressure/stakes at practiceGiving up control as a coach to enhance player learning environmentsSelf-Determination TheoryWhat if the coach wants it more than the players?Check out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg) Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website YouTube @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with ice hockey coach, Jamieson McVicar. A few areas on this episode we discuss: Creating game transferable practice plansHow to provide feedback that stick and empowers playersCLA as an organizational philosophyTime under tension & Simplification not decompesitionSkating away from pressure vs into pressureImportance of reflection timeMany little coaching hacks you can  take and use immediatelyCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg) Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website YouTube @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with ice hockey skating expert, Christian Grunnah. A few areas on this episode we discuss: Skating lessons learned from National Champion speed skating fatherWeight distribution and transfer within ice skatingGym work for ice skatingValue in slowing down to work on proper form principlesImportance of glideHow to maintain and gain speed through turnsCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg) Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website YouTube @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with professional hockey player, Alina Muller of Switzerland. A few areas on this episode we discuss: Value of pushing yourself, choosing hard, and seeing what good looks likeImportance of off-ice work and time away from hockeyWinning Broze Medal at the Olympics at age 15Training shooting by what actually is realisticPractice habitsPreparation for performance... mentally and physicallyWorking with mental performance coachesImportance of play away from the puckCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg) Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website YouTube @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey content creator, Anthony of Hockey Psychology. A few areas on this episode we discuss: Weaponizing an asset rather than just having an assetImportance and benefits of off the puck playWhy Macklin Celebrini is elite off the rushHow NHLers are using modern skating techniques to their advantageBenefits of being reliable and consistent, illustrated by Sascha BarkovShooting evolution in ice hockeyHow to score more goalsCognitive development within ice hockeyBasic fundamental skills as the foundation of elite ice hockey performanceCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg) Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website YouTube @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey skating specialist, Marcie Kierpiec. A few areas on this episode we discuss: Teaching ice hockey skating technique and movement patterns.Maximizing reps during skating-focused practiceAge-appropriate skating developmentLanguaging to teach hockey skatingImportance of gaining a feel for your skates and edgesFixing common hockey skating issuesLinking strength training to improved skating technique and powerActivity/drill design for skating-focused ice timeExample of a player Marcie has worked with from age 12 to the NHL, skating development journeyIncorporating the 5-elements of practice within skating workCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg) Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website YouTube @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with soccer coach and English teacher, Nick Smallridge. A few areas on this episode we discuss: How to give impact team talks between periods/halfs and after the gameQuality questions asking... going beyond just asking open-ended questionsGuiding attention and focus to improve coaching effectivenessCueing players via intentions NOT mechanicals/techniqueBenefits of overplanning practiceHow to get transfer from practice into actual gamesSmall-sided game constraints and rulesImproving players ability to learnImpact of shared language and curriculumMaintaining reality-based practice.... Task simplification, not decompositionCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg) Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website YouTube @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey dad, Champs App founder, and curious hockey mind... Ray Tenenbaum. A few areas on this episode we discuss: Game play styles and tacticsWhat scouts look for in a hockey playerSituational play, eg. Zone entriesPuck managementClean defensive feetAnd more into the details of the game and pieces that are helpful to improve performanceCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg) Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website YouTube @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Coach Developer and Consultant, JP Nerbun. A few areas on this episode we discuss: Leadership development as experientialAwareness at the first stepSelf-Authored internal scorecardIncreasing self-awareness with 4 practical tipsAttribute of faster developersNavigating conflictPreparing for confliectEffectiveness vs efficiencyEmotional regulation for coachesCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg) Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website YouTube @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Mental Performance coach, Cassidy Preston. A few areas on this episode we discuss: Managing frustrationReset routinesYo-yo Confidence vs Sustainable ConfidenceInternal vs external confidence sourcesEarning your confidenceHandling praise and successPower of accurate self assessmentOvercoming overthinkingAccepting and committingWhen to challenge someone vs supporting someonePhysical preparation as part of mental preparationBecoming consistentMental game cheat sheet/summaryCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg) Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website YouTube @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Shakopee HS Ice Hockey Head Coach, Calvin Simon. A few areas on this episode we discuss: Finding balance between push and pull as a leaderValue in feedback via observing and listeningGroup needs vs individual needsBeing repetitive without being staleTeaching the team to look out for each otherPraise in public with criticism in privateFocus on your bobberImportance of diet and respecting your bodyMaking someone's insight your hindsight... Senior mentalityCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web: Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg) Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our website YouTube @HockeysArsenal Facebook @HockeysArsenal Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com