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The Hockey Think Tank Podcast brings incredible stories, interviews, and great perspective from some of the top hockey minds in the game. Hosted by Topher Scott & Jeff LoVecchio, our podcast will educate and inspire all those that love the game! For all the players, coaches, and hockey parents out there...make this your Go-To show on your way to the rink!
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Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring back on Patrick O'Sullivan, former NHL player now working in hockey development with youth all the way up to the NHL levels. Patrick is one of the smartest hockey minds in the game, and we all will get better from listening to this one! We talk:
-How to find space on the ice
-What it really means to play well defensively
-Developing to a role vs. developing the player
-Teaching the importance of the players without the puck
-MUCH MORE
Thanks to GELSTX our title sponsor who has the best training sticks in the game! Thanks to TrainHeroic, the App where you can find Jeff's training regimens. And thank you to our loyal listeners! Shoot us a rating or review wherever you get your podcast today to provide us some feedback as well!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE HOCKEY THINK TANK!!!
We have made a Hockey Parent Survival Guide for all hockey parents out there looking for some guidance on the craziness that is youth hockey. As a former college recruiter, I've gotten the chance to speak with hundreds of families...and one of the biggest sources of their stress is that they all have trouble navigating their son or daughter's youth hockey journey. So...we made this easy-to-use Survival Guide to help all families put their kids in the best position to achieve their dreams while also helping them to destress and enjoy the process as well!
On this podcast, we preview the Hockey Parent Survival Guide by talking about all 12 topics represented in the course. Those topics include:
- Choosing a Team
- The Car Ride Home
- Life Skills Built in Hockey
- Playing Multiple Sports vs Specialization
- Parent Culture
- Parent/Coach Communication
- Off Ice Insight (w/ Jeff LoVecchio)
- Breaking Down the Costs of Hockey
- What's Your Why?
- Advisors 101
- Junior Hockey - Explained
- Pathway to College Hockey
If you'd like to purchase this survival guide, it's only $25 and because we love you if you use the coupon code "HOCKEY" at checkout you can get it for $19.99. 20 bucks for peace of mind on the youth hockey process...that's a deal!
Visit: http://thehockeythinktank.teachable.com/p/parent-survival-guide to purchase today!!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on Drew Laine...and get educated about the world of hockey equipment. We live at a time where the cost of equipment is pricing people out of the sport, but Drew and his colleagues created a company to combat the problem and creatively brought the hockey world together in the process. This was an inspiring conversation in so many ways, and the meaning of service and compassion come full swing. Thank you for listening!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on one of our most inspiring guests, Ben Eaves. Ben comes from an amazing hockey family and lead an incredible hockey career that included National Championships at the youth level with Shattuck St. Mary's and in college at Boston College. In this episode, we talked to Ben about:
-Growing up and having support from a great hockey family.
-Using adversity as an opportunity to learn and grow.
-Playing through injuries (WHAT A STORY ABOUT SENDING BC TO THE FROZEN FOUR PLAYING ON ONE LEG)
-Much, much more.
We got better as hosts from learning from Ben and his enthusiasm on this podcast, and we know our listeners will too. He might be the most well-liked people in the hockey industry, and it will come to no surprise for anyone that listens to this episode. Check it out!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on former NHL player and one of Jeff's old teammates Casey Borer! This was an awesome conversation where we talked:
-Growing up in MN
-Playing at Shattuck St. Mary's with so many future NHL players
-Persevering through a possible career ending injury to come back and play in the NHL
-Playing professional hockey around the world
This was a fun and insightful conversation...enjoy!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff & Topher get in depth on the structures, skills, habits, and principles of effective Offensive and Defensive Zone play. Another episode of some pure hockey talk...hope you enjoy!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on one of my best friends in the business and the most positive person I know, Nick Petraglia. Trags and I coached together for one year at Miami-Ohio and we've stayed close ever since...going through the many ups, downs, and amazing times together through our journeys coaching college hockey. We talk:
-The powerhouse of Shattuck St. Mary's
-The transition from playing to coaching
-The building championship cultures (we won the CCHA championship and coached Hobey Baker winner Andy Miele our year coaching together)
-Transitioning into youth hockey from coaching in college
This is one of my favorite episodes we've done...guaranteed to uplift your spirits!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on Stanley Cup champion and Minnesota Hockey Hall of Famer Tom Chorske! We had a great conversation with Tom who has great perspective on the game from being:
-Minnesota High School Hockey player
-Stanley Cup Champion NHL player
-NHL Hockey Analyst
-Current GM of a NAHL team
We talked a lot of hockey, he told a lot of stories about his days in the NHL...including about Scott Stevens, Jacques Lemaire, Wayne Gretzky, and Mike Milbury. This one was a lot of fun, we hope you enjoy!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on country music star Julia Cole! This was such a fun episode where we talked about so many of the parallels between "making it" in country music and "making it" in hockey. We also talked a lot about how sports is such a great teacher of life lessons, and Julia was fantastic giving us some awesome perspective on the grind it takes to be successful in her line of work.
Thank you to Julia for taking the time to come on our podcast. She has a new EP out called HONEY CHILD...we encourage everyone to check it out!!
Thank you to GELSTX our title sponsor...thank you to TrainHeroic Jeff's workout app...and thanks the most to all of our listeners who support us week after week!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on a pHD and Professor of Educational Leadership at Ferris State University, Brady Flachs. We always talk about how so much of coaching isn't the X's and O's...it's about teaching. And bringing Brady on to talk about Leadership, motivation, and the parallels between teaching and coaching...this was an UNREAL conversation. We talk:
-Teaching Creativity
-Preparation and Intentionality
-Empowering Students in their own Learning
-Creating the right Environment
-MUCH MORE!
This episode we learned a ton! Thank you to our title sponsor GELSTX, Jeff's training app TRAINHEROIC, and thank you to all of our loyal listeners!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)