In this episode of Puck Academy, host Jason Jacobs talks with Sean and Tyler Walsh, brothers from a legendary hockey family. Sean, an assistant coach at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Tyler, the head men's hockey coach at Gustavus Adolphus College, share their experiences of growing up in a hockey-centric environment and their journey into coaching. They delve into discussions on coaching philosophies, the nature versus nurture debate, player development, and the evolving style of modern hockey. The episode also covers the balance between recruiting and development, the role of data and analytics, and advice for parents navigating the increasingly competitive landscape of youth hockey. 

00:00 Introduction to Puck Academy 

00:15 Meet the Walsh Brothers 

00:52 Growing Up in a Legendary Hockey Family 

01:30 Coaching Philosophies and Player Development 

12:36 Nature vs. Nurture in Coaching 

16:34 Evolution of Hockey Coaching Styles 

21:53 Traits of Successful Hockey Players 

41:18 Balancing Recruitment and Development 

44:44 Recruiting Philosophy and Player Development 

46:37 Challenges and Advantages of Playing in Alaska 

54:02 The Role of Data and Analytics in Hockey 

59:56 Teaching Through Scoring Chances 

01:05:05 The Importance of Hockey IQ 0

1:13:56 Balancing Specialization and Multi-Sport Development

01:15:33 Final Thoughts and Advice for Parents

Note: Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com).