PowerTech Development Podcast

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What's PowerTech Development Podcast about?

Providing the best information, education, and general content for young athletes, parents, and coaches looking to get to that next level.

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PowerTech Development Podcast episodes:

05.12.2024
Ep.187 | Jr/Prospect Camps, Meddling Parents, & the Locker Room (AMA VII) - PowerTech Development Podcast
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy answer member questions. They cover how to handle injuries, jr/prospect camps, shortening the bench, meddling parents, coaching conflicts, locker room behavior, full ice vs half ice development, specialization, power tripping coaches, who...
05.05.2024
Ep.186 | Unsung Heroes, Coach Evaluations, Baseline Skill, and Grittiness
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy revisit the NHL playoffs and some of the valuable players. They speak to how coaches evaluate hockey and gauging the ‘raw materials’ a player might have. From there, they finish with a...
04.28.2024
Ep.185 | Playoff Hockey, Power Forwards, & Parent Behavior
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy talk about the NHL playoffs, what it takes to be a winning team, and how different roles contribute. They shift gears to youth hockey parents and how to keep perspective through the...
04.21.2024
Ep.184 | Hockey Highlights, Being Motivated, & Off-Season Plans
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy continue their thread on tryout-related topics. They cover how young players consume hockey content, trying to learn from hockey highlights, the role of motivation in your practice, NHL player habits to emulate,...
04.14.2024
Ep.183 | Grit, Humility, Details, and Getting Noticed
Building on last week's episode on tryouts, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss some of the key elements that players should focus on to “get noticed”. They use several examples of current players to walk through the concept of grit,...
04.07.2024
Ep.182 | Tryouts, Evaluations, & Building A Team
With team tryouts and training camps upcoming, Coach Eric and Coach Andy take a deep dive into the process of building a team. They discuss the timing of tryouts, the evaluation process of players, the A/AA to AAA jump, the...
03.31.2024
Ep.181 | Early Specialization in Your Sport
In this episode, Coach Eric references a USA Hockey article and corresponding X thread to discuss the skew towards early specialization in hockey. He and Coach Andy use this to explore why the long term athletic development model is key...
03.24.2024
Ep.180 | Balancing Academic & Athletics for Future Success
In this episode, Coach Eric reads a note sent in from a university hockey coach about using hockey as a vehicle for life success. The boys cover in detail the importance of preparing for life beyond hockey, and ensuring you...
03.17.2024
Ep.179 | Who Should I Listen To?
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss the process of taking advice along your hockey journey. They cover how to evaluate sources of information coming from other parents, other players, coaches, scouts, and agents/advisors. Support the show by becoming...
03.10.2024
Ep.178 | Doing Too Much of Not Enough?
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy go through a client email they received outlining some common issues that parents might find in youth hockey. They start out on over the top parent behavior before moving into boundaries around...
03.03.2024
Ep.177 | Building A NCAA vs CHL Hockey Player
With Coach Eric's recent trip to watch NCAA DI hockey, he and Coach Andy take a deep dive into the college game. They analyze the structure of college style of play and contrast it with the younger CHL game, discuss...
02.25.2024
Ep.176 | Exploring Competitive Hockey Development
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric share their thoughts on some common development questions they continue to hear in the hockey world. They discuss the insistence on playing ‘best’ competition, how much the draft matters, balancing game vs...
02.18.2024
Ep.175 | How Coaches Think
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss common issues through the lens of a coach. They cover the major topics of coaches swearing on the bench and the appropriateness of benching players in youth hockey. This episode is...
02.11.2024
Ep.174 | The ‘Time Spent’ Delusion
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric have an interesting discussion on the ‘Time Spent’ delusion. They open by pointing out the drastic changes from youth hockey to higher levels and discuss some coaching philosophies, before dissecting how much...
02.04.2024
Ep.173 | Intro to Special Teams *Basics Mini Series Ep.4*
In the final episode of this basics mini series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric give an introduction to special teams. They look at powerplay breakouts and in-zone setups, penalty kill forecheck and in-zone defending, mindsets on both sides of the...
01.28.2024
Ep.172 | Offensive Zone Tactics *Basics Mini Series Ep.3*
In the third episode of this basics mini series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss the offensive zone. They cover everything including forechecks, in zone positioning and cycles, entries, finding passing and shooting lanes, having a defensive vs offensive mindset,...
01.21.2024
Ep.171 | Neutral Zone Play *Basics Mini Series Ep.2*
In the second episode of their basics mini series, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss neutral zone play. They outline a neutral zone mindset before moving on to offensive strategies and regroups, defensive structure and systems, faceoffs and backchecks, and...
01.14.2024
Ep.170 | Defensive Zone Coverage *Basics Mini Series Ep.1*
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric open their basics mini series with episode 1 discussing defensive zone coverage. They outline a philosophy for defensive zone play, roles and responsibilities by position, several in-game scenarios, and strategies and drills...
01.07.2024
Ep.169 | Does My Kid Have A Chance
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric address whether or not a kid ‘has a chance’ to make the big leagues or get something higher level out of hockey. Following the World Juniors, they start with a discussion on...
12.31.2023
Ep.168 | Ask Me Anything VI
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric host a special holiday ask me anything episode. They take questions from the PowerTech Online Members covering a variety of topics from players, parents, and coaches! Support the show by becoming a MEMBER...
12.24.2023
Ep.167 | How Will They Remember You?
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric answer the question “how will you be remembered”. As a player and as a person, the boys outline the key characteristics that will leave a lasting positive impact on any team or...
12.17.2023
Ep.166 | Undercover Qualities of An Effective Teacher
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss some of the more overlooked qualities of an effective teacher. They broaden out their discussion to include coaching and parenting topics such as setting appropriate expectations, being age appropriate, knowing your...
12.10.2023
Ep.165 | Mindset Against the 'Better' Teams
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy cover how to set your mentality against the ‘better’ teams. How should you adjust your mindset when you know you’ll lose? How can you balance being competitive vs realistic? What strategies should...
12.03.2023
Ep.164 | The Financial Part of Youth Hockey
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss the financial considerations in youth hockey. They look at where the value is in spending money from the player, parent, and organization perspectives. They contrast the different drivers between each of...
11.26.2023
Ep.163 | Start With Yourself
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy cover how to make yourself a wanted commodity on any team. They discuss the common mentality of young players looking externally to solve their problems, how to become the player your team...
11.19.2023
Ep.162 | How Body-Checking Changes the Game
LIVE SHOW SURVEY LINK In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy cover the hot topic of body-checking in hockey. They discuss the purpose of contact in the game, how to prepare for the violent nature of the sport, the positives...
11.12.2023
Ep.161 | Fixing Skating Mechanics
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss how to “fix” skating mechanics. They begin with a discussion on the “perfect” skating before removing into the technical pieces of quality mechanics. Closing out, they discuss five tools you can...
11.05.2023
Ep.160 | Over-coaching & Getting Kids to Respond
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy cover the dangers of overcoaching. They discuss how good intentions can lead to poor outcomes, the short and long term impacts of overcoaching, the importance of picking your battles, how to judge...
10.29.2023
Ep.159 | A to AAA: The Differences Between Levels
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy explore the major differences between various levels of hockey. They discuss why the gaps between A/AA and AAA have become greater over time, as well as development differences between AAA centres. Factors...
10.22.2023
Ep.158 | Raising Confident Communicators
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy deep dive into the issue of communication with today’s young athletes. They focus on the youth-adult dynamic and why this skill is so important, why it can be such a challenge for...
10.15.2023
Ep.157 | Discovering and Developing Your Role
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy revisit the concept of roles in hockey. They discuss when roles become relevant to development, how different skills make up certain roles, and developing players to be versatile assets to the team. Support...
10.08.2023
Ep.156 | The Puberty Effect In Youth Sports
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss their recent viral post about the puberty effect in youth sports. They go into detail on the positives and negatives of being early and late to hit puberty as a teen,...
10.01.2023
Ep.155 | Foundations for Fuelling an Athlete
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy outline the foundations for understanding nutrition. The cover philosophies that will work from a family perspective, key terms necessary to understand, how the body uses the fuel you give it, and strategies...
09.24.2023
Ep.154 | The Balancing Act of Leadership
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss the many dichotomies of leadership. Reference the popular book “Dichotomy of Leadership” by Jocko Willink, they run through each of the book’s principles in the context of youth hockey development for...
09.17.2023
Ep.153 | Using Video Analysis: The Good and Bad
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss the practice of using video analysis for corrective purposes in your sport. From the coach, parent, and player perspective, they outline best practices for using this tool to set up your...
09.10.2023
Ep.152 | The Realities of Training Camp
With junior camps coming to a close this week, Coach Andy and Coach Eric take the opportunity to discuss the reality of training camps. They outline the shock experienced by most rookie players and parents, the difficulty of cracking a...
09.03.2023
Ep.151 | Powering Up for a Stellar Hockey Season Start
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric cover some of their keys to success for starting up this season the right way. Setting the stage for the topic, they begin by sharing a client email outlining a few common...
08.27.2023
Ep.150 | Coaching Q&A *Mini Series Ep.7*
Closing out the coaching mini series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric answer member questions on all things related to coaching. Topics include how to grow as a coach, how much coaches should influence or control player training, parent coaches, lines...
08.20.2023
Ep.149 | Overcoming Conflicts *Mini Series Ep.6*
In the final episode of the Coaching Mini Series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric cover how to overcome conflicts from the coach’s perspective. Included are discussions on player issues, bullying, and slumps; parent issues including clicks and complaints; and organizations...
08.13.2023
Ep.148 | Coaching Practice vs Coaching A Game *Mini Series Ep.5*
In episode 5 of the coaching mini series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric cover how to coach in a practice vs how to coach in a game. They discuss setting up practices, skills and systems, and how to be effective...
08.06.2023
Ep.147 | Individualized Coaching Strategies *Mini Series Ep.4*
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric continue the coaching mini series focusing on individualized coaching strategies. They discuss how to coach individuals within the team structure, developing relationships with players, roles within the team, and managing parents and...
07.30.2023
Ep.146 | Identifying What You Have *Mini Series Ep.3*
In the third episode of our coaching mini series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric cover how to identify what team dynamic you have to work with. This includes coming up with a team identity, developing player roles within that identity,...
07.23.2023
Ep.145 | Knowing Your Audience *Mini Series Ep.2*
In the second episode of the coaching mini series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss age appropriate coaching practices and knowing your audience. They cover strategies for success from U10 to U20 and some of the common issues coaches will...
07.16.2023
Ep.144 | Coaching Clinic Intro *Mini Series Ep.1*
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric introduce their coaching clinic mini series. This series will cover age appropriate coaching, identifying what you have, building your team, learning to coach individuals, coaching in a practice vs game, and dealing...
07.09.2023
Ep.143 | Questions About Power Skating
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric have a nuanced conversation about power skating. They bring up questions they have on when power skating style lessons work and when they don’t, when and who they are appropriate for, definitions...
07.02.2023
Ep.142 | Give Yourself Some Time
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss the process of addressing the gaps in your game. They point out how players constantly make comparisons to players that are older or ‘better’ for the moment, and put some perspective...
06.25.2023
Ep.141 | It’s Not Personal
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric cover how players, parents, and coaches can be quick to take situations personally…even if they may not be. They spend the entirety of this episode running through common conflicts in sports and...
06.18.2023
Ep.140 | Everybody Says They Want It…But Do They Really?
In this episode, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss the difference between good players, and the players who make it. Referencing a quote from former NHLer Steve Ott “everybody says they want it, but do they really?” the boys expand...
06.11.2023
Ep.139 | Parenting Mini Series Q&A
This episode wraps up the parenting mini series answering your questions! Coach Andy and Coach Eric answer several member questions across a wide range of topics including hockey IQ, addressing deficiencies in young players, coaches that are too intense, positional...
06.04.2023
Ep.138 | Successful Support & Communication Strategies *Mini Series Ep.6*
In this final episode of the parenting mini series, Coach Andy and Coach Eric discuss effective strategies for supporting and communicating with your young athlete. This includes ‘positivity’, process vs outcomes, being ‘too hard’ on kids, being humble as parents,...

What's PowerTech Development Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

PowerTech Development Podcast episodes:

Ep.187 | Jr/Prospect Camps, Meddling Parents, & the Locker Room (AMA VII) - PowerTech Development Podcast

Ep.186 | Unsung Heroes, Coach Evaluations, Baseline Skill, and Grittiness

Ep.185 | Playoff Hockey, Power Forwards, & Parent Behavior

Ep.184 | Hockey Highlights, Being Motivated, & Off-Season Plans

Ep.183 | Grit, Humility, Details, and Getting Noticed

Ep.182 | Tryouts, Evaluations, & Building A Team

Ep.181 | Early Specialization in Your Sport

Ep.180 | Balancing Academic & Athletics for Future Success

Ep.179 | Who Should I Listen To?

Ep.178 | Doing Too Much of Not Enough?

Ep.177 | Building A NCAA vs CHL Hockey Player

Ep.176 | Exploring Competitive Hockey Development

Ep.175 | How Coaches Think

Ep.174 | The ‘Time Spent’ Delusion

Ep.173 | Intro to Special Teams *Basics Mini Series Ep.4*

Ep.172 | Offensive Zone Tactics *Basics Mini Series Ep.3*

Ep.171 | Neutral Zone Play *Basics Mini Series Ep.2*

Ep.170 | Defensive Zone Coverage *Basics Mini Series Ep.1*

Ep.169 | Does My Kid Have A Chance

Ep.168 | Ask Me Anything VI

Ep.167 | How Will They Remember You?

Ep.166 | Undercover Qualities of An Effective Teacher

Ep.165 | Mindset Against the 'Better' Teams

Ep.164 | The Financial Part of Youth Hockey

Ep.163 | Start With Yourself

Ep.162 | How Body-Checking Changes the Game

Ep.161 | Fixing Skating Mechanics

Ep.160 | Over-coaching & Getting Kids to Respond

Ep.159 | A to AAA: The Differences Between Levels

Ep.158 | Raising Confident Communicators

Ep.157 | Discovering and Developing Your Role

Ep.156 | The Puberty Effect In Youth Sports

Ep.155 | Foundations for Fuelling an Athlete

Ep.154 | The Balancing Act of Leadership

Ep.153 | Using Video Analysis: The Good and Bad

Ep.152 | The Realities of Training Camp

Ep.151 | Powering Up for a Stellar Hockey Season Start

Ep.150 | Coaching Q&A *Mini Series Ep.7*

Ep.149 | Overcoming Conflicts *Mini Series Ep.6*

Ep.148 | Coaching Practice vs Coaching A Game *Mini Series Ep.5*

Ep.147 | Individualized Coaching Strategies *Mini Series Ep.4*

Ep.146 | Identifying What You Have *Mini Series Ep.3*

Ep.145 | Knowing Your Audience *Mini Series Ep.2*

Ep.144 | Coaching Clinic Intro *Mini Series Ep.1*

Ep.143 | Questions About Power Skating

Ep.142 | Give Yourself Some Time

Ep.141 | It’s Not Personal

Ep.140 | Everybody Says They Want It…But Do They Really?

Ep.139 | Parenting Mini Series Q&A

Ep.138 | Successful Support & Communication Strategies *Mini Series Ep.6*

Ep.173 | Intro to Special Teams Basics Mini Series Ep.4

Ep.172 | Offensive Zone Tactics Basics Mini Series Ep.3

Ep.171 | Neutral Zone Play Basics Mini Series Ep.2

Ep.170 | Defensive Zone Coverage Basics Mini Series Ep.1

Ep.150 | Coaching Q&A Mini Series Ep.7

Ep.149 | Overcoming Conflicts Mini Series Ep.6

Ep.148 | Coaching Practice vs Coaching A Game Mini Series Ep.5

Ep.147 | Individualized Coaching Strategies Mini Series Ep.4

Ep.146 | Identifying What You Have Mini Series Ep.3

Ep.145 | Knowing Your Audience Mini Series Ep.2

Ep.144 | Coaching Clinic Intro Mini Series Ep.1

Ep.138 | Successful Support & Communication Strategies Mini Series Ep.6