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Ep.22 | Keys to Training and Skill Development *Mini Series Ep.5*
What should we actually be doing for skill development?
In Part 5 of our Parenting Through Sports Mini-Series, Eric and Andy break down the realities of skill development in youth hockey, what actually translates to games, and how families should approach training in a world full of options.
From the explosion of private coaching and “elite” training environments to the pressure of doing more, earlier, this episode tackles one of the biggest questions in youth sports: Is more training actually better?
More importantly, it provides a framework for how to make better decisions around development. Because in most cases, it’s not about doing more, it’s about doing the right things, at the right time, for the right reasons.
Key Moments
0:00 – OHL Playoff updates
5:40 – TJ Hughes story & what it really means
Understanding Skill Development
15:40 – The evolution of skill development in hockey
25:00 – What actually translates to games
28:00 – Practicing the wrong way — does it hurt you?
Training Volume vs Effectiveness
33:30 – Is more training actually better?
37:00 – Quality vs quantity
38:40 – Letting kids drive the process
Making Smart Development Decisions
43:50 – What’s necessary vs what’s a luxury
46:00 – Building a real training plan
53:00 – Top-tier trainers don’t guarantee results
56:00 – Players don’t need to be perfect going into camps
Choosing the Right Environment
1:01:10 – Red flags vs green flags when evaluating coaches and training
Key Themes
Skill development must translate to the game
More training doesn’t always equal better development
Quality and intention matter more than volume
There is no one-size-fits-all development plan
Parents often overestimate what’s “necessary”
The best players learn how to work — not just train
Stay Connected
Watch the Academy docu-series Built From Steel on YouTube
Follow on socials:
@BuiltFromSteelSeries
@BioSteelSports
@BioSteelSportsAcademy
@CoachEpzolo
The Built From Steel Podcast is a division of BioSteel SportsLearn more at www.biosteel.com
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By Coach Eric Palazzolo
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What should we actually be doing for skill development?
In Part 5 of our Parenting Through Sports Mini-Series, Eric and Andy break down the realities of skill development in youth hockey, what actually translates to games, and how families should approach training in a world full of options.
From the explosion of private coaching and “elite” training environments to the pressure of doing more, earlier, this episode tackles one of the biggest questions in youth sports: Is more training actually better?
More importantly, it provides a framework for how to make better decisions around development. Because in most cases, it’s not about doing more, it’s about doing the right things, at the right time, for the right reasons.
Key Moments
0:00 – OHL Playoff updates
5:40 – TJ Hughes story & what it really means
Understanding Skill Development
15:40 – The evolution of skill development in hockey
25:00 – What actually translates to games
28:00 – Practicing the wrong way — does it hurt you?
Training Volume vs Effectiveness
33:30 – Is more training actually better?
37:00 – Quality vs quantity
38:40 – Letting kids drive the process
Making Smart Development Decisions
43:50 – What’s necessary vs what’s a luxury
46:00 – Building a real training plan
53:00 – Top-tier trainers don’t guarantee results
56:00 – Players don’t need to be perfect going into camps
Choosing the Right Environment
1:01:10 – Red flags vs green flags when evaluating coaches and training
Key Themes
Skill development must translate to the game
More training doesn’t always equal better development
Quality and intention matter more than volume
There is no one-size-fits-all development plan
Parents often overestimate what’s “necessary”
The best players learn how to work — not just train
Stay Connected
Watch the Academy docu-series Built From Steel on YouTube
Follow on socials:
@BuiltFromSteelSeries
@BioSteelSports
@BioSteelSportsAcademy
@CoachEpzolo
The Built From Steel Podcast is a division of BioSteel SportsLearn more at www.biosteel.com