On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Nick Smallridge to talk advanced coaching topics in a 3 part series.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Reset rituals and mindset visualizations.
• Optimal arousal state
• Falling to standards rather than rising to the occasion
• Creating pressure/stakes at practice
• Giving up control as a coach to enhance player learning environments
• Self-Determination Theory
• What if the coach wants it more than the players?

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with ice hockey coach, Jamieson McVicar.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Creating game transferable practice plans
• How to provide feedback that stick and empowers players
• CLA as an organizational philosophy
• Time under tension & Simplification not decompesition
• Skating away from pressure vs into pressure
• Importance of reflection time
• Many little coaching hacks you can  take and use immediately

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with ice hockey skating expert, Christian Grunnah.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Skating lessons learned from National Champion speed skating father
• Weight distribution and transfer within ice skating
• Gym work for ice skating
• Value in slowing down to work on proper form principles
• Importance of glide
• How to maintain and gain speed through turns

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with professional hockey player, Alina Muller of Switzerland.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Value of pushing yourself, choosing hard, and seeing what good looks like
• Importance of off-ice work and time away from hockey
• Winning Broze Medal at the Olympics at age 15
• Training shooting by what actually is realistic
• Practice habits
• Preparation for performance... mentally and physically
• Working with mental performance coaches
• Importance of play away from the puck

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey content creator, Anthony of Hockey Psychology.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Weaponizing an asset rather than just having an asset
• Importance and benefits of off the puck play
• Why Macklin Celebrini is elite off the rush
• How NHLers are using modern skating techniques to their advantage
• Benefits of being reliable and consistent, illustrated by Sascha Barkov
• Shooting evolution in ice hockey
• How to score more goals
• Cognitive development within ice hockey
• Basic fundamental skills as the foundation of elite ice hockey performance

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey skating specialist, Marcie Kierpiec.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Teaching ice hockey skating technique and movement patterns.
• Maximizing reps during skating-focused practice
• Age-appropriate skating development
• Languaging to teach hockey skating
• Importance of gaining a feel for your skates and edges
• Fixing common hockey skating issues
• Linking strength training to improved skating technique and power
• Activity/drill design for skating-focused ice time
• Example of a player Marcie has worked with from age 12 to the NHL, skating development journey
• Incorporating the 5-elements of practice within skating work

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with soccer coach and English teacher, Nick Smallridge.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• How to give impact team talks between periods/halfs and after the game
• Quality questions asking... going beyond just asking open-ended questions
• Guiding attention and focus to improve coaching effectiveness
• Cueing players via intentions NOT mechanicals/technique
• Benefits of overplanning practice
• How to get transfer from practice into actual games
• Small-sided game constraints and rules
• Improving players ability to learn
• Impact of shared language and curriculum
• Maintaining reality-based practice.... Task simplification, not decomposition

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey dad, Champs App founder, and curious hockey mind... Ray Tenenbaum.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Game play styles and tactics
• What scouts look for in a hockey player
• Situational play, eg. Zone entries
• Puck management
• Clean defensive feet
• And more into the details of the game and pieces that are helpful to improve performance

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Coach Developer and Consultant, JP Nerbun.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Leadership development as experiential
• Awareness at the first step
• Self-Authored internal scorecard
• Increasing self-awareness with 4 practical tips
• Attribute of faster developers
• Navigating conflict
• Preparing for confliect
• Effectiveness vs efficiency
• Emotional regulation for coaches

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Mental Performance coach, Cassidy Preston.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Managing frustration
• Reset routines
• Yo-yo Confidence vs Sustainable Confidence
• Internal vs external confidence sources
• Earning your confidence
• Handling praise and success
• Power of accurate self assessment
• Overcoming overthinking
• Accepting and committing
• When to challenge someone vs supporting someone
• Physical preparation as part of mental preparation
• Becoming consistent
• Mental game cheat sheet/summary

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