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Episode 25 features Coach Chris Beaudry. He is a former assistant coach for the Humboldt Broncos. He experienced one of the most tragic days of hockey history as a coach. His story is so unique and inspiring. This is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had on this podcast about personal leadership and mental health for any person out there. It was a discussion we had in our “Coffee with Coaches” series, when the pandemic first began. This being the 3 year anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos tragedy, we felt it was another opportunity to share the wisdom of a coach who had found a way to climb out of a terrible emotional hole in more ways than one. This is an episode for all leaders and people out there!! 

Episode 24 features Gabriel Landeskog. Gabriel is the captain of the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League. This episode was repurposed from another podcast I began Co-Hosting with Coach PJ Atherton of Atherton Hockey. We actually cut this interview when the pandemic just started. We had a blast discussing so many important experiences that have shaped Gabriel's life. We discuss how he was adapting to the start of the pandemic with his new baby<3)) He shares his experiences with a great coach from his youth, his thoughts on leadership and taking ownership of your process, and so much more about what it takes to be one of the best performers in the world!! As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts on this epic episode:))

Episode 23 features Christian Grunnah. Christian owns and operates Grunnah Power Skating + Hockey School(GPS). Coach Christian has such a unique perspective he has gained from some fascinating experiences in his hockey journey. We discuss how speed skating impacted his life, how his love for acting has helped his coaching, what he believes are the most important components to becoming a strong skater, and so much more!! Have a listen on this episode and let us know what you think about one of the most interesting coaches we know in this world:))

Episode 22 features Colby Cohen. Colby is a former Pro Hockey Player and NHL Color Analyst! We had a lot of fun discussing the long term impact of his relationship with Coach Roger Neilson, how he was building his broadcasting skills in his youth hockey days, his thoughts on NHL players in the community today, and so much more!! Listen in on this episode and the unique perspective Colby shares with us on his experiences in the game:))

Episode 21 features Kendall Coyne. Kendall is a Team USA Olympic Gold Medal Champion, Pro Hockey Player, NHL Hockey Coach, and TV broadcaster! The fact that she is experiencing all these different hats in the game, at the same time, is absolutely incredible & inspiring!! How does she do it??? Listen in on this episode as she shares so many great experiences and wisdom about how to live a life in hockey that ANYONE can achieve and dream of:))

Episode 20 features John Farinacci. John is coming fresh off a HUGE CHAMPIONSHIP with Team USA at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships!! What makes this episode a little more special is the Player-Coach relationship between myself and John. I have been fortunate enough to serve a role on his personal performance team for several years now. I loved how we were able to dive deep into his thoughts on how he grew up in the game, the role his parents and family have played, his thoughts on the different styles of coaching he has experienced, and of course...what he learned and experienced from the World Junior Championships!! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did:)

Episode 19 features Coach Christian Burrus. He serves as the Developmental Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Chicago Blackhawks. In this episode, we dive into the personal journey of Coach Christian and his road to coaching in the NHL. He shares an open and honest perspective I believe many listeners will appreciate. We discuss his thoughts on professional development, what to look for in balancing your team's energy, how to tap into your players personal strength and conditioning needs, and how he uses technology to keep up with players across the world today! 

Episode 18 features Coach Darryl Belfry. Coach Belfry is the author of an incredible book called, “Belfry Hockey: Strategies to teach the WORLD’S BEST ATHLETES”. We HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who simply wants to become a better teacher!  In this episode, we dive into the mind of someone who has had a very unique experience and perspective in the game of hockey. Coach Belfry has had the opportunity to work with the best of the best in the NHL today. Players like Patrick Kane, Sidney Crosby, Auston Matthews and John Tavares, are just a few of the household names he influences with his teaching wisdom.

In this episode, we took the opportunity to dive deeper into the history of some core concepts that make up Coach Belfry’s philosophy. Topics include: What is the fundamental difference between Coaching and Teaching? How do you develop your line of questioning as a coach, and why questions are at the core of your teaching process. Why is focusing on a players strengths, such a valuable long term approach to influencing and teaching players? And...How does your environment play into your own development process as a coach? These are just a handful of the core concepts we dive into in this episode. Get your pen and paper ready!!

Coach Darryl Belfry is truly a modern-day Spider-Man of teaching wisdom and knowledge!

After listening to this episode, you’ll understand why;) 

Episode 17 features Coach Pete Lenes. Co-Owner of Elev802. It was great to talk about the influences that inspired Swaggy Pete to not only become a professional player but to now become an online influencer for the game of hockey. We get into his philosophies with coaching and why he loves focusing on stickhandling for young players today. It was great to take this time and reconnect with Pete. We had actually worked together a decade ago when Pete was playing for the Trenton Titans in the ECHL. I was assisting the team as a Player Development Coach at the time, so it was nice to reconnect and catch up with an old friend in the game.

Episode 16 features John St. Pierre. John is the former CEO of Legacy Global Sports: Aka ‘Selects Hockey’, for those of you more familiar with the spring/summer Hockey world of our culture. What makes this episode a little more unique is the number of roles and hats John has worn in the industry. He’s a coach, Hockey entrepreneur, hockey parent, rink owner, and owner of a youth sports organization. 

Today we dive into his perspective on how he views people in the hockey industry, his thoughts on emotional intelligence in leadership, what he learned from the influence of so many incredible parents he met along his journey...many of these parents have children playing in the NHL today...and what were some of the common threads of the most successful players and families along the way. If you’re into understanding leadership principles in life and in the game, then sit back and enjoy the ride my friends:)