The Hockey Toolkit

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew discuss their season start in both the Youth and Junior Hockey world as well as much, much, more about the current state of Jr hockey!

The guys then dive into their interview with Joey Recktenwald, the GM/Head Coach/ Owner for the Columbus Mavericks of the USPHL. Recktenwald, lays out how following Columbus' difficult season last year, how he was able to build and recruit a team that has started the season so strong and with so much optimism. He discusses with Trevor and Andrew also what the future of Jr Hockey looks like for teams and organizations at the EHL/ USPHL level, and how new the leadership in the USPHL has greatly affected the performance of the league. Other topics the guys discuss are:

• Neck guard stories
• The potential impact of the CHL on US Jr Hockey
• Early results in NCDC Free vs NCDC Pay to Play
• and much more...

The guys finish the episode off with season predictions from Coach Trevor and Coach Trimble regarding their favorite NHL franchises, the Chicago Blackhawks and the New Jersey Devils .

Pick up your copy today- The Hockey Planner: A Year by Year Plan to Assist You on Your Hockey Coaching Journey: From Learn to Play to Junior Hockey: Trimble, Andrew: 9781963743388: Amazon.com: Books

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew return from a break in August to discuss recent happenings and the start of the 2024-25 Hockey season!

They dive into several topics but focus much of the episode on preparation for the 2024-25 season. What are some of the challenges you face as a coach? As an administrator in a program? How can you develop a road map for your teams and what are some challenges you face from parents, players and more. How can you best navigate these difficulties? Other topics the guys discuss are:

• USA Hockey's mandates and challenges programs face regarding practice-to-game ratios
• Season Planning and mapping out the curriculum for your teams
• 2024-25 Resolutions
• and much more...

The guys finish the episode off with a trivia contest from Coach Trevor with winners getting a copy of Coach Trimble's New Book "The Hockey Planner".

Pick up your copy today- The Hockey Planner: A Year by Year Plan to Assist You on Your Hockey Coaching Journey: From Learn to Play to Junior Hockey: Trimble, Andrew: 9781963743388: Amazon.com: Books

Follow the guys on Twitter-

@AndrewTrimble7

@TDC_Hockey

@TheHockeyFocus

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 16 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew discuss their summer in both the Youth and Junior Hockey world as well as much, much, more!

The guys then dive into their interview with Jenna Trubiano, the Head Coach for the University of Michigan Women's Hockey team. Trubiano, a former player and student for the Wolverines, discusses her journey from player to Head Coach and the process for Michigan to elevate their status from ACHA Division 1 to NCAA Division 1 women's hockey. She discusses with Trevor and Andrew some of her coaching, recruiting, marketing, building, and all the work it takes to be successful at this level as they attempt to become an official Varsity Program. Other topics the guys discuss are:

• Start of the Season for Youth Hockey on the East Coast versus the Mid-West
• Baseball Fights vs Hockey Fights
• Success Stories of Programs making the ACHA to NCAA jump
• and much more...

The guys finish the episode off with a trivia contest from Coach Trevor with winners getting a copy of Coach Trimble's New Book "The Hockey Planner".

Pick up your copy today- The Hockey Planner: A Year by Year Plan to Assist You on Your Hockey Coaching Journey: From Learn to Play to Junior Hockey: Trimble, Andrew: 9781963743388: Amazon.com: Books

Follow the guys on Twitter-

@AndrewTrimble7

@TDC_Hockey

@TheHockeyFocus

Also, sign up for Coach Trimble's Daily Hockey Newsletter:

https://andrewtrimble.substack.com/

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 15 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew update us after a few weeks off from recording, and after several big changes in the Junior Hockey world.

The guys then dive into their interview with Mason Hackel, a young coach who has been getting a lot of attention online. Hackel, whose Instagram page "Hockey Hacks by Train 2.0", has over 9000 followers in 7 short months, joins Trevor and Andrew in a discussion that covers a wide range of topics from Player Development to Youth and Junior Hockey to Athletic Training. He discusses with Trevor and Andrew some of his philosophies, core concepts, and his playing experience. Other topics the guys discuss are:

• Coach Trevor's Power Skating Drop-Ins
• The Departure of 3 teams from the EHL to the NCDC
• Tier II Pay-to-Play Jr Hockey
• and much more...

The guys finish the episode off with a discussion of Coach Trimble's New Book "The Hockey Planner"

Pick up your copy today- The Hockey Planner: A Year by Year Plan to Assist You on Your Hockey Coaching Journey: From Learn to Play to Junior Hockey: Trimble, Andrew: 9781963743388: Amazon.com: Books

Follow the guys on Twitter-

@AndrewTrimble7

@TDC_Hockey

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Also, sign up for Coach Trimble's Daily Hockey Newsletter:

https://andrewtrimble.substack.com/

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 14 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew update us on spring and summer hockey, the Stanley Cup Finals, and much more.

The guys then dive into Player Development and Working with Professional Athletes. Coach Jon Lounsbury, of the Oates Sports Group, joins Trevor and Andrew in a discussion that covers a wide range of topics from Player Development to Youth and Girls Hockey. Coach Lounsbury has coached at the Prep, Junior, and NCAA Division 1 levels before working with Professional athletes and the Oates Sports Group. He discusses with Trevor and Andrew some of his philosophies, concepts the Pros want to work on, and their summer training regimen. Other topics the guys discuss are:

• Coach Trevor's Spring Hockey and Training in Coach Trimble's garage
• Girls Field Hockey Story
• Stanley Cup Finals Preview
• and much more...

The guys finish the episode off with their "Top NHL Players Who Never Won A Cup"

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 13 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew jump into their first conversation after a brief hiatus and explore some NHL Playoff Hockey, recent travels, and much more.

The guys then dive into the topic of Coaching the Coaches, and the importance of improving your coaching skills in the offseason. Coach Pete Kamman, the Executive Director of Montana Amateur Hockey, joins Trevor and Andrew in a discussion about how to develop coaches within USA Hockey, and the skills coaches can acquire in the offseason. Coach Pete is also the Head Coach for Montana State University, and with his company Elevated Hockey, and he discusses with Trevor and Andrew some of his favorite coaching books, his experience running USA Hockey Coaching Seminars and much more. Other topics the guys discuss are:

• Spring Hockey and Recent Travels
• Interacting with Coaches at Showcases and Seminars
• David Pastrnak & Matthew Tkachuk fight
• Podcasts & Youtube
• and much more...

The guys finish the episode off with their "Top 3 Favorite Coaches of All Time"

Check out Pete Kamman's online site for more info on some of his outstanding programs:

- Hockey Training : Elevated Hockey

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 12 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew jump into their first conversation after their 3 part Advisor Series and explore recent happenings in the hockey world, their respective hockey programs, and much more.

The guys then dive into the topic of Mental Toughness and Grit, and the importance of developing these characteristics with hockey players. Dr. Kevin Willis Ph.D., author of "Hockey Grit, Grind and Mind" joins Trevor and Andrew in a discussion about how to develop these traits in hockey players, and trends he's seen in the growth of sports psychology. Dr. Willis has a segment on the NHL Network on SiriusXM Radio for the show Hockey Prospect Radio. How can we develop passion in players? What are some of his favorite stories and interactions with players? Other topics the guys discuss are:

• Spring Hockey and Recent News
• New England Wolves EHLP Finals run
• NJ Devils vs NY Rangers line brawl
• Twitter/ Zach Hyman controversy
• and much more...

The guys finish the episode off with their "Top 3 Mentally Tough Players"

Check out Dr. Kevin Willis' online sites for more info on some of his outstanding programs:

- TheCompletePlayer.com

- 30DaysMentalToughness.com

- CompeteLevelFormula.com

- ZenHockey.com

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@AndrewTrimble7

@TDC_Hockey

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 11 of The Hockey Toolkit!

In this episode, Trevor and Andrew press the rewind button and review their two previous episodes with Hockey Advisors.

In this episode, we discuss, at length, the differences in our interactions with Tim Madsen of NexLevel Hockey and Stefano Cantali of AHA Advising.  What struck us as different in these companies?  What were the similarities?  Through Trevor and Andrew's observations, what would an ideal Hockey Advisor look like? Other Topics include:

• Spring Youth Hockey Tryouts
• Recent NHL News and 3 v 3 Overtime.  Do you pull the goalie?
• NCAA and Junior Commitments
• Tournament Tie-Breakers and the importance of knowing the rules!
• and much more...

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 10 of The Hockey Toolkit!

In this episode, Trevor and Andrew jump into a long-form interview with Stefano Cantali, the Director of Advising for AHA Advisors.

In this special episode, we take a deep dive into Stefano and how AHA Advisors operate.  What makes AHA different from other companies?  How do they acquire players?  How can they service so many clients while also being involved in other projects? Other Topics include:

• Stefano's playing background
• AHA + and the many services AHA offers
• The Role of an Advisor in a players Hockey Experience
• Trevor's concerns on their testimonial page with their advancement info and Andrew's questions with their use of non-certified mental coaching.
• and much more...

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 9 of The Hockey Toolkit!

In this episode, Trevor and Andrew jump into a long-form interview with Tim Madsen of Nexlevel Hockey Advisors.

In this special episode, we take a deep dive into how hockey advising works.  How are Advisors compensated?  How do they acquire players and assist them throughout the season?  How does one become a Hockey Advisor?  Other Topics include:

• Tim Madsen's coaching and playing background
• Success Stories from Next Level Advisors
• Running a Small Business in the Hockey World
• Accountability and What to Avoid in a Hockey Advisor
• and much more....

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@TDC_Hockey

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Also, sign up for Coach Trimble's Daily Hockey Newsletter:

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