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 time we actually spend working on our craft. 


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Ep.174 | The ‘Time Spent’ Delusion

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In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy cover a recent article titled ‘When Individual Hockey Skills Become An Epidemic”. They go into detail on solo skills vs team based development, how skills translate to the game, and effective strategies for adapting at the pro level. They reference many quotes from high level hockey industry professionals like Martin St. Louis, Jason Bukala, Kyle Okposo, and more!


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Ep.192 | The Epidemic of Individual Hockey Skill

In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andytouch on a variety of high level hockey topics! They look at the Leamington Flyers organization and success moving to JR.A, the Memorial Cup winning Saginaw Spirit, and run through what it takes to make professional hockey your JOB.


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Ep.191 | Leamington Flyers, Memorial Cup, and the Job of Hockey

In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy revisit the benefits of taking time away from the ice! They reference an article on early specializations and some of the problems that can arise from it, before moving on to overcomplicating training, endless reps vs quality reps, mental burnout, and other topics!
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Ep.190 | Taking Breaks, Peer Pressure, and FOMO

In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy revisit the common question of agents in hockey. They focus mainly on high level agencies and how they represent players, before touching on the role of advisors, player promotion, and the actual role of an agent. They finish with a discussion on when an agent might be appropriate for you. 


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Ep.189 | Hockey Agents and Promoting Players

In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss the commitment necessary to make it as a player. They start with a discussion on where most NHLers are born before moving on to the technical aspects of the game. From the player perspective, they cover time management, hobbies and distractions, and how to stay focused. 


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Ep.174 | The ‘Time Spent’ Delusion

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