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In Episode 354 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by Cleveland Monsters Head Coach Nick Bootland.

He is currently in his first season at the helm of the Cleveland Monsters, the AHL affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets. His appointment comes after four seasons and two Calder Cup Championships in Hershey as an assistant coach on Todd Nelson's staff, and 14 seasons leading the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL.

We always want to get to the goal faster. It's human nature. But patience is a virtue. So is trusting that you're exactly where you're supposed to be. Bootland is proof of that.

Listen as he shares why coaching is about leading with authenticity, the SCCRR process for teaching, and how to stay calm on the bench in times of stress.

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In Episode 353 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome John Lind, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association's Director of Education and Research.

Sweden has approximately 62,000 registered hockey players, and last season, there were 109 Swedish-born players in the National Hockey League. So, on a per-capita basis, Sweden produces one NHL player for every 568 registered players. By contrast, the United States produces one NHL player for every 1,682 registered players, while Canada produces one NHL player for every 1,073 registered players.

This data certainly suggests that Sweden has a secret sauce when it comes to developing elite hockey talent.

Lind has been a central figure in shaping Sweden's player development methodology, and as you're about to hear, many of the country's practices are outside the box but have resulted in arguably the most productive development model in our sport.

Listen as he shares the importance of coaching effort over outcome, how to evaluate and improve a player's ability to scan, and Sweden's model for youth development through small ice.

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In Episode 352 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by Head Coach of the reigning Walter Cup champions, Kori Cheverie.

As one of the top female coaches in all of hockey, Cheverie has served as head coach of the PWHL's Montréal Victoire for all three seasons of the league's existence, winning the Walter Cup last season and earning PWHL Coach of the Year honours in 2024-25 after guiding the Victoire to first place in the regular-season standings.

Just two weeks ago, it was announced that Cheverie will be the Head Coach of Team Canada for the upcoming Women's World Championship, taking place November 6-16 in Denmark. She has represented Canada internationally on several occasions, winning gold medals as an assistant coach at the IIHF Women's World Championship in 2021, 2022 and 2024, in addition to the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, and silver medals at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games and the Women's Worlds in 2023 and 2025.

You can revisit her TCS Live presentation on The Leadership Shift: How to Turn Off Auto Pilot and Develop High-Performing Players now on The Coaches Site.

Listen as she shares how she's approaching her new role with Team Canada, lessons from the journey to a Walter Cup, and how to teach defensive details through small-area games.

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In Episode 351 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome back reigning Stanley Cup champion Rod Brind'Amour.

The Hurricanes' eight-year journey to a championship could best be described with one word: conviction. In his first seven seasons as the Head Coach, the Canes qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs each season. This included advancing past the first round on six occasions, including three trips to the Eastern Conference Final.

Despite not reaching the ultimate goal, owner Tom Dundon elected to stay the course with GM Erik Tulsky and Rod Brind'Amour's vision for a relentless style of play that required every player to buy into the Hurricanes' blue-collar culture. The reward: a Stanley Cup Championship in Year Eight.

Listen as he shares how a cinder block became a symbol for a Cup victory, how to implement a high-intensity style of play, and why off-the-puck play is key to trusting young players.

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In Episode 350 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by the new Head Coach of the Edmonton Oilers, Mike Babcock.

While Babcock is one of the most polarising figures in the game, he's also one of the most accomplished coaches in hockey history. He is currently the only coach in the Triple Gold Club, having won a Stanley Cup, Olympic gold, and a World Championship gold.

Babcock made his NHL debut behind the bench of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in 2002 and took the team to the Stanley Cup Final in his first season. In 2005, he joined the Detroit Red Wings, where over 10 seasons he won the Stanley Cup in 2008. He later coached the Toronto Maple Leafs from 2015 to 2019, helping rebuild the franchise around a young core.

You can check out his 2023 TCS Live interview with Elliotte Friedman, where he shares memories from the 2010 gold medal victory for Team Canada.

Listen as he shares why fun is the number one goal this year for the Oilers, why player roles are crucial for team structure, and the importance of being direct in your communication.

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In Episode 349 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome back a good friend of The Coaches Site, Steve Spott.

Spott is heading into his second season as an Assistant Coach with the Boston Bruins. He has spent the previous 12 seasons in the NHL as an Assistant Coach with the Dallas Stars, Vegas Golden Knights, San Jose Sharks, and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Prior to his NHL career, Spott spent 16 seasons coaching in the OHL. He has also served as an Assistant Coach for Team Canada at the World Junior Championships, winning the 2003 and 2008 OHL Championships and the 2003 Memorial Cup Championship with the Kitchener Rangers.

This summer at TCS Live, Spott presented on The Position-Specific Skills Behind Elite Power Plays. You can watch that presentation now on The Coaches Site.

Listen as Spott shares why today's coaching needs to be specialized, how to influence team chemistry, and what it's like getting power-play advice from Larry David.

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We're back! We kick off the 10th season of Glass and Out with episode 348, featuring our Glen Gulutzan interview from TCS Live 2026.

Gulutzan is the Head Coach of the Dallas Stars, and in his second tour of duty with the organization. He's previously been the Head Coach of the Calgary Flames and also spent time as an assistant coach in Vancouver and Edmonton. Overall, he's enjoyed a remarkable career, especially considering that he got his start in coaching as a player assistant with the Fresno Falcons of the now defunct West Coast Hockey League.

The focus of the talk was on practice design, but he also offers some amazing stories and lessons he's collected over his career. We brought a white board onto the stage so he could share some drills and tactics in real time with the audience, so we highly recommend heading on over to The Coaches Site so you watch the episode and add the drills to your coaching library.

Listen as he shares the importance of starting practice with pace, drills to develop a power play framework, and why the number one goal for youth coaches should be development.

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In Episode 347, the season finale of the Glass and Out Podcast, we revisit our conversation with the head coach of the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, Rod Brind'Amour.

Back in 2019, Brind'Amour was just in his second season as head coach of Carolina and fresh off leading a young Canes team to its first playoff appearance in nine seasons. Fast forward to today, and he is now a Stanley Cup champion as both a player and a coach.

This was one of our favourite episodes of all time, and we thought it was the perfect way to honour Brind'Amour and his incredible journey.

A special thank you to everyone who tuned in this season. We can't wait to get back at it in September for Season 10!

Listen as he shares why it's important to think like a player as a coach, how to get creative when delivering your message, and why coaches should avoid looking in the rearview mirror.

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In Episode 346 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by longtime coach and executive Willie Desjardins, Head Coach and General Manager of the Medicine Hat Tigers.

A native of Climax, Saskatchewan, Desjardins began his coaching career at the University of Calgary under George Kingston before eventually taking over as head coach of the program. After a decade behind the bench in Calgary, he headed overseas to coach in Japan before returning to Alberta in 2002 to lead the Medicine Hat Tigers, quickly establishing the club as one of the WHL's premier programs.

Desjardins later joined the Dallas Stars organization as an assistant coach and went on to guide their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, to a Calder Cup championship. From 2014 to 2017, he served as Head Coach of the Vancouver Canucks and also spent the 2018-19 season behind the bench of the Los Angeles Kings.

Internationally, Desjardins has represented Canada at nearly every major tournament, building a resume that spans the highest levels of junior, professional, and international hockey.

Listen as he shares why instilling confidence is at the heart of a coach's role, how winning cultures are built, and what goes into developing offensive defencemen.

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In Episode 345 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome back a longtime friend of The Coaches Site and the Founder of the Changing the Game Project, John O'Sullivan.

After spending more than two decades as a player and coach in the soccer world, O'Sullivan launched the Changing the Game Project in 2012 with a mission to transform the youth sports experience for athletes, coaches, and parents. He is also the author of three #1 bestselling books, and his work has been featured by CNN, Outside Magazine, ESPN, and NBC Sports.

He just released his fourth book Captain: The Athlete's Guide to Being an Exceptional Team Leader. The book serves as a practical guide for athletes looking to develop the habits, mindset, and skills that will help them become effective leaders both on and off the field.

O'Sullivan is also a familiar face within The Coaches Site community. At TCS Live 2024, he delivered a powerful keynote presentation on taking your coaching from transactional to transformational, challenging coaches to focus not just on performance, but on the lasting impact they have on the people they lead.

You can check it out now on The Coaches Site.

Listen as he shares his thoughts on developing leadership skills, navigating the challenges that can arise within a locker room, and why making people feel seen, valued, and understood can have such a powerful impact on team culture.

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