On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Val Hannahs, Registered Dietitian with Bachelor in Medical Dietetics... and hockey mom!

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Hydration routines
• 4-2-1 Pre-Game Nutrition
• How to fuel ahead of games
• How to fuel during games
• How to fuel after games to maximize recovery and other goals
• Sweat rates and electrolyte loss rates
• Creating good nutrition habits and environments
• Avoiding cramping

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Kabir Bubna, coaching expert and PhD candidate with research Interests in Skill Acquisition, Coaching Practice, Talent & Coach Development

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Linking science & research to practical application
• Self-Determination Theory (SDT) - Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness
• 4 Pillar of Development (1) Game skills, (2) Life skills, (3) Psychological skills, and (4) Social skills
• Finding the dynamic between driving the bus vs giving away the wheel for players to drive instead of the coach.
• "U-Shaped" amount of variability on the skill continuum
• Attunement within skill acquisition
• Benefits of switching positions or roles
• How to coach coaches how to coach effectively
• Coach communication - amount of questions vs instructions
• Rate limitors to acquisition of talents

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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:

• Why coaches implements systems and concepts... when those are helpful vs harmful
• Player Autonomy in Coaching
• Adaptive Coaching for Player Development
• Common coaching errors
• Forcing learning rather than designing learning
• Questioning players care or focus
• Breaking player's attention rather than guiding attention to relevant information
• Being a good learner to soak up the great learning environments coaches create
  • Accureate self-assessment
  • Willingness to fail
  • Non-Judgemental
  • Intentional
• Feedback as a gift

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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:

• Amplifying Error in Coaching... The effects of having players exaggerating their mistakes and poor behavior
• Finding athletic feel
• How to solve your team's bad habits (eg. don't work together well)
• Attuning players to their playing environment
• How to play quick/fast
• Knowledge of the game vs knowledge in the game.
• Holistic coaching cues
• Deliberate learning from other positions and opponenets
• Technical and Tactical Empathy

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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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