What actually gets a hockey player noticed by scouts? In Episode 91 of the Performance Matters Podcast, Matrixx sits down with Flint Firebirds scout Freddie Coccimiglio to talk about what scouts are really evaluating when they watch young players — and why goals, assists and impressive stat lines might not matter nearly as much as parents and athletes think. Freddie shares his journey from playing and coaching to scouting in the OHL, and breaks down the qualities that separate players as they move toward the next level: competitiveness, hockey IQ, character, decision-making and the ability to actually translate skill into the game. We also dive into the pressure surrounding youth hockey, playing year-round, the fear of falling behind, chasing teams and logos, development timelines, getting drafted at a young age, and what Freddie would tell a 14-year-old who wants to eventually hear their name called. If you're a hockey player, parent or coach trying to understand what actually matters in long-term development, this conversation is for you. A huge thank you to Spoken Nutrition for supporting the Performance Matters Podcast. From protein and creatine to greens, recovery and performance supplements, Spoken Nutrition puts a major emphasis on quality. Use code IRONPERFORMANCECENTER at checkout to save 15% on your order. Powered by TeamBuildrTeamBuildr is built for performance professionals who want to spend less time buried in programming logistics and more time coaching. We’re proud to have TeamBuildr supporting the Performance Matters Podcast. We’ve also put together an 8-week in-season high school volleyball training template you can try through TeamBuildr: 👉 https://app.teambuildr.com/shared-workout/court-ready-highschool-volleyball If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to like, follow, subscribe and share the show with someone who needs to hear it.

What actually gets a hockey player noticed by scouts? In Episode 91 of the Performance Matters Podcast, Matrixx sits down with Flint Firebirds scout Freddie Coccimiglio to talk about what scouts are really evaluating when they watch young players — and why goals, assists and impressive stat lines might not matter nearly as much as parents and athletes think. Freddie shares his journey from playing and coaching to scouting in the OHL, and breaks down the qualities that separate players as they move toward the next level: competitiveness, hockey IQ, character, decision-making and the ability to actually translate skill into the game. We also dive into the pressure surrounding youth hockey, playing year-round, the fear of falling behind, chasing teams and logos, development timelines, getting drafted at a young age, and what Freddie would tell a 14-year-old who wants to eventually hear their name called. If you're a hockey player, parent or coach trying to understand what actually matters in long-term development, this conversation is for you. A huge thank you to Spoken Nutrition for supporting the Performance Matters Podcast. From protein and creatine to greens, recovery and performance supplements, Spoken Nutrition puts a major emphasis on quality. Use code IRONPERFORMANCECENTER at checkout to save 15% on your order. Powered by TeamBuildr TeamBuildr is built for performance professionals who want to spend less time buried in programming logistics and more time coaching. We’re proud to have TeamBuildr supporting the Performance Matters Podcast. We’ve also put together an 8-week in-season high school volleyball training template you can try through TeamBuildr: 👉 https://app.teambuildr.com/shared-workout/court-ready-highschool-volleyball If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to like, follow, subscribe and share the show with someone who needs to hear it.

Ep. 91: Stats Don’t Get You Drafted — Freddie Coccimiglio

We're FINALLY kicking things off with our first pilot episode of the Performance Matters Podcast! Coach Matrixx and Coach Myles sit down to talk teams, culture and leadership.

We're FINALLY kicking things off with our first pilot episode of the Performance Matters Podcast! Coach Matrixx and Coach Myles sit down to talk teams, culture and leadership.

Pilot (Ep. 1)

Hosted by coaches Matrixx Ferreira and Myles Methner, Performance Matters Podcast explores what actually helps people perform better — in sport, coaching, health, leadership and life.

From training and nutrition to culture, careers, psychology and the realities behind high performance, we cut through the noise to find out what works, what doesn’t, and what actually moves the needle.

No fluff. No gimmicks. Just real conversations about performance — and why it matters.

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Hosted by coaches Matrixx Ferreira and Myles Methner, Performance Matters Podcast explores what actually helps people perform better — in sport, coaching, health, leadership and life. From training and nutrition to culture, careers, psychology and the realities behind high performance, we cut through the noise to find out what works, what doesn’t, and what actually moves the needle. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just real conversations about performance — and why it matters.

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