#45 Sport Institute of Finland and its Impacts on Coaching with Derek Read
In Episode 45, we delve into the international aspect of hockey coaching development with Derek Read of the Blue Jackets Hockey League.
Derek’s journey includes time spent at the VIERUMÄKI Sport Institute in Finland, one of the world’s premier centers for sport education. Host Zack Nowak sits down with him to discuss how these experiences shaped his approach to coaching, leadership, and player growth back home with the BJHL
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In episode 44, we sit down with Kenny McGinley, the president of the Arizona High School Hockey Association (AHSHA), to discuss what they are doing in Arizona to continue growing hockey in a non-traditional market.

From marketing and branding to player and coach development, AHSHA continues to grow yearly and sold out in a record 15 minutes this year.

Tune in to learn how they are making this growth and their plans for the future.

To learn more: https://www.ahsha.org/

#43 Supporting Every Skater (Pt. 2) How do we respond to behaviors on the ice? with Dr. Brady Flachs

In Episode 43, we continue exploring the connections between education and hockey with Dr. Brady Flachs, a Professor of Education at Ferris State University.

Brady, a father of four hockey-playing boys, brings over 20 years of teaching experience to the conversation. Host Zack Nowak, a former Special Education teacher, joins him to bridge the gap between classroom strategies and coaching on the ice.

Each episode, we’ll tackle one key question, drawing from education research and teaching strategies to help coaches develop their teams more effectively.

In this episode, we answer the question of How do we respond to our players behaviors?

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