How do the best athletes stay motivated after they've achieved their dream?

In the newest episode of Always Coachable, I sit down with Gracie Dwyer—the 10th overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft, future Boston Fleet defenseman, former Cornell captain, and Team USA U-19 standout.

What impressed me most wasn't just what Gracie has accomplished—it's how she thinks.

We talked about the importance of competing because you love the game, embracing the process, and why the players who continue to grow are the ones who never stop being coachable.

Whether you're a hockey player chasing the next level, a parent supporting your athlete, or a coach developing young players, this conversation is packed with insights that extend far beyond the rink.

🎧 Episode drops today wherever you get your podcasts.
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube.

Thank you, Gracie, for sharing your journey and the mindset that's helped you reach the highest level of the game.

#GirlsHockey #YouthHockey #GrowthMindset #HockeyDevelopment #AlwaysCoachable

If you've ever faced adversity, self-doubt, or wondered how to perform at your best under pressure, this conversation is for you.

In Episode 5 of Always Coachable, I sit down with Ben Fanelli, founder of Heroic Minds, to talk about resilience, mindset, and what it truly means to turn adversity into strength.

After surviving a life-changing injury, Ben didn't just recover—he rebuilt his life with purpose. In this conversation, we dive into:
• Why feeling psychologically safe is essential for peak performance.
• How shifting your perspective can change everything.
• Why high performers focus on actions, not outcomes.
• The role of resilience, self-leadership, and continuous growth in sports and life.

One of my favorite takeaways:
"Focus on actions that lead to outcomes."

🎙️ Episode 5 is available now wherever you get your podcasts. I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway after you listen.

#AlwaysCoachable #BenFanelli #MindsetMatters #Resilience #PersonalGrowth

Success isn't always about what you accomplish.

Sometimes it's about what you survive... and who you become because of it.

In Episode 4 of Always Coachable, I sit down with former NFL player, TEDx speaker, and podcaster Marques Ogden for one of the most honest conversations I've had on the show.

Marques takes us from the unforgettable moment of running onto an NFL field for the very first time... to losing everything he owned... to rebuilding his life from the ground up with humility, gratitude, and a completely new perspective on success.

This conversation isn't just about football. It's about resilience, identity, leadership, and the mindset required to keep moving forward when life doesn't go according to plan.

If you're an athlete, coach, parent, business leader, or simply someone working to become a better version of yourself, I think you'll find something valuable in this episode.

🎧 Episode 4 is available now wherever you get your podcasts.
📺 Watch the full video on YouTube.

Thank you, Marques, for sharing your story with such honesty and vulnerability. Your journey is proof that our greatest setbacks often become the foundation for our greatest growth.

#AlwaysCoachable #GrowthMindset #Leadership #Resilience #Podcast

What separates great organizations from everyone else?

Talent matters. But talent without systems, leadership, and culture rarely reaches its full potential.

In this episode of Always Coachable, I sit down with Braden Pearl, founder of Advancement Hockey Advisors, for a conversation about what it really takes to build organizations and teams that consistently perform at a high level.

One of the things I've always respected about Braden is his belief that long-term success isn't built on motivation alone. It's built through intentional systems, strong leadership, clear standards, and a culture that people genuinely want to be part of. Those principles have shaped the way he's built his company and the athletes and families he serves.

We discuss leadership, organizational culture, accountability, communication, and why the best teams don't leave success to chance—they create systems that make success more likely.

Whether you're a coach, parent, athlete, business owner, or leader, this conversation offers practical insights into building an environment where people can consistently perform at their best.

What does success really look like?

In this episode of Always Coachable, Sandy Cohen sits down with Lee Elias—host of Our Kids Play Hockey, bestselling author, culture and teamwork expert, and devoted dad—for a conversation that goes far beyond sports.

Lee shares why his primary definition of success has nothing to do with championships, careers, or achievements, and everything to do with the impact he has on the people who matter most. Together, Sandy and Lee explore leadership, parenting, culture, resilience, personal growth, and why the best leaders never stop learning.

Whether you’re a parent, coach, athlete, or leader, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success—and what it truly means to leave a lasting legacy.

What happens when everything you’ve built your identity around is taken away? In Episode 1 of Always Coachable, Sandy Cohan sits down with former Green Beret Ben Harrow to discuss surviving an IED blast in Afghanistan, rebuilding his life, resilience, leadership, mindset, identity, and the lessons that help us keep moving forward through adversity. From soldier to survivor, this is a conversation about growth, purpose, and why the best leaders never stop learning.