Hockey IQ Podcast

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with EasyCrease Founder and goalie coach, Neil Conway

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- How goaltending is like golf
- Key skills that go into quality hockey goaltending
- The mental side of the position
- Why trying harder is not normally the best answer to struggles
- Modern day coaching techniques
- Question asking for improvement
- Evolution of goaltending

Books “The inner game of Tennis”
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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with EV Zug head coach Dan Tangnes. Fresh off an NL Championship season, we have a winding conversation on all things hockey.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Growing up in Norway, playing in Sweden, and coaching in Switzerland
- The importance of off-ice aspects of life and preparation
- Difference in structure between North America and Europe
- Player's owning their game and process
- Creating systems and clarity in his player's minds
- Allowing players to make mistakes
- Importance of playing multiple sporting while growing up
- Why angling is a valuable skill
- Using sleep as a competitive advantage 

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Gus Katsaros

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- How to study hockey film
- What scouts look for in players
- The difference between having skills and using skills
- The 4 S’s of scouting - skating, smarts, speed, & skills
- Transferable skills/ Translatable skills
- Importance of training in small areas
- Why physical speed is overrated
- "Aha" moments in Gus's evolution as a hockey analyst
- Meshing analytics and eye test

Find Gus online
- Twitter @KatsHockey

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Wendy Glover.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Targetting teens over adults for the program
- Having a chance to make mistakes in lower stakes 
- Lessons learned along the way such as understanding stakeholders and the power of humility
- The power of reflection and benefits of failure
- Evidence-based coaching and learning
- Creating confidence and aptitude

Find Wendy online
- Twitter @DevelopAthletes
- Athleadership website

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Domenic Pittis.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Going from coach-driven to player-driven coaching
- Holistic hockey development
- Making the work of being a hockey player an identity, not a sacrifice
- Theme thinking vs goal thinking
- Identity beyond just being a hockey player
- The positive impact of failure
- Developing emotional control and finding the ways to win
- Women's hockey today and elements that are often different from boys hockey

Find Domenic online
- Twitter @ DomenicoPittis
- DP Hockey Development website

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Michael Teplitzky to talk hockey sense.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- How coaching has made a better player
- Changing of mentality through time
- Having assets vs utilizing assets
- Playing with expectation
- Micro events vs Macro events
- Dictating/Manipulating opponents
- Thinking through progressions
- Keeping optionality
- Playing in the shadows

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Micah Blake McCurdy

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Micah's journey and transitioning into hockey analytics as a career
- Why Micah loves and stays in the public realm. He's turned down NHL jobs
- Thinking in probabilities instead of black/white
- How the winning team drives Score Effects
- Ways to judge a player's talent and effects
- What drives playoff success
- Tactics and why point shots suck
- The amazing resource's on his website, HockeyViz.com

FInd Micah on Twitter - @IneffectiveMath
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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Lou Vairo 

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Lou's relationship with Anatoly Tarasov
- Scouting for the 1980 Miracle on Ice team
- Working with Herb Brooks
- Originating the basic ADM in 1979
- Plenty of stories involving legends of the game

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Sean Skinner

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Teaching and coaching in 48 countries all over the globe
- Rule of 10
- The influence of Anatoly Tarasov
- Importance of off-ice/dryland hockey training
- Parent push vs player pull 
- Curating and creating hockey content
- Foundational skills

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Lance Pitlick 

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- When and where players build their competitive advantages
- His hockey journey to the NHL
- Stickhandling technique
- Skill acquisition hacks
- Benefits of doing things opposite handedness
- Adam Oates advice to him
- Importance of the backhand
- The power of consistency

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