Shiftd Radio

Hey guys, just a quick note on a very specific tactic, team bonding. One that is so often overlooked, but so important to the success of any team. Find time to get to know your teammates on a personal level and you’ll see that you’ll start to play a little harder for them, and they will know that you have their back in any situation; even when they’ve made a mistake. So so important to make others feel like you’ve got their backs, because it makes them more fearless and will lead to good results.

On today's episode, we have Roanoke Jr. Dawgs Bantam team coach and defender Steve and Mason Esworthy, from Roanoke, Virginia. This Jr. Dawgs team worked with The Shiftd Hockey Program in the spring of 2017 prior to a 29-3-4 season that saw them capture the Carolina Hockey League's Bantam Championship on February 25th, 2018. On Shiftd Radio today we discuss the importance of Long Term Athletic Development vs the stress of chasing early athletic peaks. We also dive deep into the the Shiftd Hockey process and how it works from the players/coaches/parents perspective. The benefits, learning tools, resources available and passion that Shiftd Hockey possesses are all described by Steve and Mase as they document how our curriculum helped them this past season.

What a great, honest chat this was with Jordan! We dive right into some tough topics, like what to do after hockey and how to prepare for it. Jordan has some great advice for both youth hockey players and current pros; and his advice comes from having had the willingness to put in the hard work that it takes to make it. He has played pro for 11 seasons so far, so we think he's done a good job leading by example! And if you're someone who likes to think outside the box, you'll definitely love this 🔥 chat!!

Loved catching up with our friend Zach, and hearing what he's been up to. He is definitely a student of the game 👨🏻‍🏫; he brings a strong work ethic to his coaching and player development role, and you can see it in the success his teams are having, as well as the individuals he works with. Zach has a ton of enthusiasm for the sport of hockey, so it's nice to hear that he's doing well! 🕺🏻#NoDust

Mike & Dan truly just offer some very honest insight into what the company has been doing to date, where they see it heading, and understanding how valuable the Shiftd platform can be. Listen in to this really fun episode to hear why they love what they do, and what they believe will set them apart from others as they continue on.

Design. Culture. Brands. Hockey. 🏒 Listen in to the episode as we chat with Vince Arnone about his path to becoming a designer with some attention in the hockey community. The game of hockey has many different areas in which it can grow, and design is one key area. What people might not think of is the entire process that it takes to get each product to the players to use. Many times aesthetic design is the intial step. Listen in to hear what projects Vince has been working on and what he has planned, and what his goals are around the sport that he loves!

The episode sets the foundation for understanding how athletes train in-season. 🏋🏻‍♀️Each athlete is different; their summer training protocols set them up for peaking at different times, while their mindset towards training is what keeps them focussed. Learn how the schedule of each level of hockey plays a distinct role, and why it's so important to maintain your strength while in-season. 🏋🏻

Must. Listen. Episode🔥! If you’re a parent, player, coach, or a fan of hockey. 🎧 Really enjoyed chatting with David Manning about a wide range of topics; from mindset to how soccer and rugby are useful to planning hockey strategy, David’s knowledge and experience makes him a very resourceful person by nature. His strong grasp for teaching people as individuals has allowed him to have success, at a prestigious school. The program at St. Andrew’s College (SAC) is world class, and he has a lot to do with it! You guys are going to love this episode.

We go deep on a few topics on this episode, addressing things like mindset, fighting in hockey🥊🏒, and the state of hockey today. Brandon gives us very honest insight from someone who is still currently in the mix. Hearing his passion for the sport come through the speakers makes us understand how he's achieved almost 600 professional games; and his mindset of "earning it everyday" has catapulted him to a hockey career he once couldn't foresee. Have a listen! 🔥

This episode gives some insights into the experiences of going in either direction. Mike ➡️CHL / Daniel ➡️ NCAA . We had our friend Ted moderate with his questions. Have a listen and see what each path has to offer based on our experiences !