STL Hockey Training

🐶 New puppy, Michigan rocks, and hockey talk—welcome to Dump N Dish Episode 24! Coach Alex and Coach Zane kick things off by sharing Zane's trip to Michigan and his family’s newest addition: a Newfoundland–Bernese Mountain Dog mix that’s bound to be huge. From fishing (without much catching), to Michigan’s 25-pound rock law, to road trip chaos with kids, it was quite the weekend.Then we dive into today’s main topic: what to look for in a great hockey skills coach. From breaking down complex skills into age-appropriate steps, to demonstrating and physically guiding younger players, to using video to pick training focuses—this episode covers it all.We wrap things up with some Blues preseason chatter and updates from St. Louis Hockey Training.

Welcome back to Dump N Dish! Episode 23 is all about how to be a great assistant coach. Coach Alex and Coach Zane break down the role of an assistant coach—what makes a good one, how they complement the head coach, and the behind-the-scenes work that makes practices and games run smoothly. From managing lines to reinforcing key teaching points, this episode gives practical advice for coaches at every level.📌 Episode Highlights:The “yin and yang” role of assistant & head coachHow assistants can help run effective practicesSupporting players in games (beyond just opening doors!)Communication tips for new coachesStories from the Green Tree Festival & golf weekend 🌳⛳🐶 Plus: Coach Zane is getting a new puppy—half Bernese Mountain Dog, half Newfoundland!

🎙️ Welcome to Dump n Dish Episode 22 with Coach Switz & Coach Zane! In this episode:

- Recap of the Lady Cyclones’ first annual golf tournament ⛳- Updates on Sunday Night Camps 🏒- Tips for new hockey coaches: how to create effective practice plans and season plans- Advice on developing players of all skill levels and running station-based practices- Game of the Week- Birthday shoutout to Alyssa! 🎉

Welcome back to Dump and Dish with Coach Switz and Coach Zane! In Episode 21, we kick things off with some Labor Day stories before diving into the new USA Hockey rules for the season.

We break down changes like:

✅ Tag-up offsides

✅ Icing on the penalty kill at the midget level

✅ New mouthguard & neck guard rules

✅ Competitive contact vs. body contact

✅ Mandatory 10 for kneeing penalties

Plus, Game of the Week: 2014 Blues vs TI

👉 Don’t forget — Small Groups and Sunday Night Camps are now open to the public! Spots are filling fast, so get signed up while you can.

Hit play, join the conversation, and let us know what you think about these new rules in the comments ⬇️

Welcome back to Dump N Dish – Episode 20 with Coach Switz and Coach Zane! This week, we’re diving into one of the most important parts of hockey season: how to build a team. Whether you’re a coach, player, or parent, creating a strong, positive team culture makes all the difference. 🏒 We cover:✅ Setting expectations as a coach✅ Creating team identity and culture✅ Players learning roles and building friendships✅ Parents supporting the team the right way✅ Team meals, off-ice bonding, and family atmosphereAt the end of the day, hockey’s meant to be fun and something we can all enjoy for a lifetime. Let’s make sure this season starts the right way.💬 What’s your favorite way to bring a hockey team together? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear your stories!

Episode 18 of Dump N Dish is here, and it’s a big one!

🎙️🏒We’re kicking off the new hockey season with a full lineup:

✅ Setting realistic goals for players of all ages

✅ Balancing hockey, school, and other sports

✅ What to say after tryouts – win or lose

✅ How to ask coaches for feedback the right way

✅ Our new Game of the Week feature

We also give a big shoutout to Emma as she heads off to Syracuse, share meal prep hacks for busy hockey families, and talk about turning post-tryout disappointment into leadership opportunities.

🎯 Whether you’re a player, parent, or coach, this episode is packed with tips to start your season strong.

📍 Game of the Week: 15U St. Louis Blues vs. 16U Affton Americans – don’t miss it!

Episode 19 of Dump N Dish is here! Coach Switz and Coach Zane dive into the start of the season — from youth tryouts and back-to-school stories, to celebrating St. Louis girls hockey and the Blues’ latest roster move. We also talk locker room tips for players and parents, break down our game of the week, and share details on new small groups and Sunday night camps.Segments:1️⃣ Tryouts & Back to School2️⃣ Blues & Girls Hockey3️⃣ Making Friends4️⃣ Small Groups & Sunday Night Camps

📍 Game of the Week: 16u Carshield vs 18u Sting

Hockey season is here — let’s go! 🏒🔥

End of summer means big changes ahead — Episode 17 of Dumpin’ Dish is here! We’re wrapping up an awesome camp season, looking ahead to tryouts, and breaking down the most important skill focuses for each age group from 6U to 14U. Plus, a little Zamboni talk and shoutouts to the crew who made the summer run smoothly.

Welcome back to Dump N Dish! In Episode 16, we're deep in tryout season mode — covering our Tryout Prep Camp, why pre-skates might matter more than you think, and how something as simple as putting on your gear before the first session can save your tryout.We also talk about our new small group training coming this fall, and wrap things up with one of our favorite topics: St. Louis high school hockey rivalries—from the Jesuit Cup to Rockwood Summit parking lot battles.⏱️ Topics:-Tryout prep camp recap-Pre-skate strategy + gear checks-Controlling the controllables-Small group details (locations & structure)-MCC, Clayton-Ladue, Burroughs-MICDS, and more STL rivalries

Coach Switz and Coach Zane dive deep into the realities of player development—from first steps on the ice to game awareness. They break down the challenges of skating, stickhandling, and balancing it all on an eighth inch of steel.Along the way:– Life & Summer Camp Updates– Ozzy Osbourne’s legendary Blues mugshot– Tkachuk at Brentwood PD– Hockey Canada Golf Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGKgQjLRIk👉 The big takeaway: Be patient with your young players. Hockey is hard—but the growth is worth it.🎧 Tune in weekly for laughs, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from the rink.👇 Drop a comment and let us know what part of the development pyramid your player is working through right now.