PowerTech Development Podcast

In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric revisit the big debate of NCAA vs OHL. They touch on the hockey specific factors that players should be weighing, and dig into the deeper levels that families should be considering when making the decision.

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In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric cover coaching for beginners. They cover some general tips for inexperienced coaches, how to create team success, coaching different ages and skill levels, developing systems, coaching behind the bench, and more!  

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In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric discuss elements of the maturing process as boys become men. They cover the importance of being adaptable, living in the past, how young players mature through their teenage years, and how to become a reliable and responsible young man.

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In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric run through several professional development tips for young hockey players. They touch on the role of hard work, mistakes that professionals make in their life away from their sport, why getting an edge early can make a huge difference, the importance of never being satisfied, the NHL combine, and other topics!

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In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric provide a framework for how scouts evaluate hockey players. They go over the different categories a scout might be grading, how they breakdown each skill for evaluation, and how you can use this knowledge to improve your training protocol.

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In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric discuss the player development process and the importance of learning how to lose. They cover everything from bouncing back from setbacks, to the common trope of ‘hating to lose’, learning how to lose, and other topics.

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In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric cover one of the most requested topics - HOCKEY IQ. They cover everything from what hockey IQ is, whether or not it’s a trait you can learn, and three tips to try and improve it!

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In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric discuss the concept of ‘less is more’ vs ‘more is more’. They address where athletes tend to overdo it when it comes to on-ice and off-ice training, and what a better use of extra time and resources might look like if you’re looking to get better!

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In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric provide a framework for developing an off-season development plan. They discuss the factors you should take into account, how to personalize a plan, and setting yourself up for success on the ice, in the gym, in the kitchen, and recovering mentally and physically.

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In this episode, Coach Andy and Eric discuss the widely requested topic of confidence. They cover everything from confidence on and off the ice, building confidence, losing confidence, and overconfidence.

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