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The Hockey Journey Podcast: Fueling Performance — Lessons From An Olympian Turned Nutrition Expert Ep167

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Athlete nutrition can feel overwhelming. What should you eat? When should you eat? How do you fuel performance without getting caught up in confusing diet trends? In this episode of the Hockey Journey Podcast, Coach Lance sits down with Rasa Troup, an expert in sports nutrition who has worked with elite athletes and teams. Rasa shares practical insights on fueling the body, supporting performance, and building a healthier relationship with food in todays complicated nutrition culture.Youll learn:How nutrition supports athletic performance and recoveryWhy fueling properly matters for athletes at every levelHow to think about food with more balance and less judgmentWhy there is no one-size-fits-all approach to athlete nutritionHow athletes can make smarter choices without getting overwhelmed Whether youre a player, parent, coach, or athlete, this conversation offers helpful strategies for fueling performance while maintaining balance, health, and confidence.To learn more about Rasa, visit: https://www.rasanutrition.com/ Documentaries mentioned during the episode:Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your GutKiss the GroundYou Are What You EatThe Plastic DetoxCoach Lance Pitlick To Learn MoreOnline Hockey Training Largest online database of off-ice stickhandling, passing, and shooting drills https://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/ In-person lessons with Coach Lance https://www.sweethockeycoach.com/ Check out the Heads Up Hockey App https://headsuphockey.ai/ #HockeyJourneyPodcast #SportsNutrition #AthleteNutrition #YouthSports #HockeyParents #PlayerDevelopment #FuelingAthletes #Resilience

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Glass And Out: Sigalet Hockey Founder Jonathan Sigalet: Hockey Iq Through Puck Handling, Limiting Rules And Encouraging Courage

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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7hcbu_bjuOY In episode 339 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by skills coach and founder of Sigalet Hockey, Jonathan Sigalet. His current list of clients features ome of hockey's most impactful players, including Zach Werenski, Cutter Gauthier, Morgan Geekie just to name a few. Prior to his coaching role, Sigalet was a fourth round pick of the Boston Bruins and would go onto play 16 professional seasons as a smooth skating defenceman. For the lucky coaches joining us at TCS Live, taking place August 6-8 in Edmonton, Alberta, he will be delivering an on-ice presentation. If you haven't already, secure your seat today and save 10% on your ticket with the code GLASSANDOUT Listen as he shares why puck handling is the key skill to an elite player's game, the problem with too many rules and encouraging your players to play with courage. Secure your TCS Live ticket:https://thecoachessitelive.com/ Download the TCS app:https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Start your 30 Day Free Trial:https://www.thecoachessite.com/ Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Hudl:hudl.com/tcs Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout

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Glass And Out: Coachella Valley Firebirds Assistant Coach Stu Bickel: Developing Elite Defencemen, Improving The Breakout And

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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sXhNxazZXN4 In episode 338 of the Glass and Out Podcast, Coachella Valley Firebirds assistant coach Stu Bickel stops by to chat. Bickel is a great example of a coach who has taken all the information he was fed as a player, evolved it, and made it his own as he has embarked on his coaching journey. Bickel grew up just outside of Minneapolis and would go on to star for Eden Prairie High School. After two seasons in the USHL, he joined his hometown University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, but after one season, as an undrafted free agent, he decided to bet on himself and make the jump into professional hockey. The move paid off, as in his fourth season, he appeared in 69 games with the New York Rangers. While not formally a coach at this stage, we sense that the first player he ever coached was himself. He needed to define his strengths and weaknesses and evolve his game into one that would enable him to contribute on a nightly basis in the National Hockey League. That is now a job he's doing full-time today, developing defencemen for the NHL's Seattle Kraken, the parent club of the Firebirds. Listen as he shares his process for improving defencemen, the importance of being good on the breakout, and the power of video as a teaching tool. Secure your TCS Live ticket:https://thecoachessitelive.com/ Download the TCS app:https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Start your 30 Day Free Trial: https://www.thecoachessite.com/ Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Hudl:hudl.com/tcs Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout

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Hockey Performance Unleashed: Why Mens Leaguers Get Slower (and What To Do About It)

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Breaking down why men's leaguers lose their first step as they get older, and why most guys are training in a way that won't actually fix it. The short answer comes down to fast-twitch muscle fibers (the ones responsible for explosive movement). As you age, they shrink and weaken faster than everything else. And the way most adults train, they're not doing much to slow that down. I also get into why Men's League Domination '26 was built the way it was, and how Coach Tim's Speed Accelerator system specifically targets the explosiveness that matters most on the ice.

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Hockey Performance Unleashed: Puck Panic Is Killing Your Hockey Iq

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Puck Panic is that instinct to get rid of the puck the second any pressure comes. And why it's the real reason so many players struggle to make reads and decisions in games. When your hands are automatic, your brain is free to play. Join the 7-Day Top-Hand Challenge: https://hockeytraining.com/tophand

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Glass And Out: Usntdp Director Of Player Personnel Rod Braceful: Player Evaluation Philosophy, Hockey Iq Identity And

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Watch on YouTube: In episode 337 we welcome the Director of Player Personal for the US National Development Team Program, Rod Braceful. In his role, Braceful is responsible for not only identifying the top teenage talent from across the US, but for helping assemble that talent that will form the U17 and U18 National teams, and if it all plays out as intended, eventually these players will go on to represent the US at the Olympics and other best on best competitions. He was recently named the General Manager of Team USA for the upcoming World U18 World Championships being held in Slovakia. He held the same role for the US National Team that took home Gold at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup last summer. Prior to his current role, Braceful spent two seasons on the scouting staff with the Chicago Blackhawks and got his start in the USHL, first as a scout for the Sioux Falls Stampede and later the Director of Scouting for the Muskegon Lumberjacks. Listen as he shares his approach to player evalution, the identity portion of hockey IQ, and the importance of of processing under pressure. Secure your TCS Live ticket:https://thecoachessitelive.com/ Download the TCS app:https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Hudl:hudl.com/tcs Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout

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The Hockey Journey Podcast: Perfect World Hockey Training W Dr Zack Rourk Ep166

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In the world of youth hockey, proper training and development are crucial for athletes aspiring to reach the next level.In today's episode of the Hockey Journey Podcast, Dr. Zach Rourke, the owner of Perfect World Hockey Training,shared valuable insights into how his innovative approach to hockey training is transforming the way young athletesprepare for the game. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the conversation!To learn more about Dr. Rourk -https://perfectworldhockey.com/main-page/zack@perfectworldhockey.comAlso, check out the PWHT Podcast on your favorite platform!Coach Lance Pitlick - To Learn More - VisitOnline Hockey TrainingLargest Online Data-Base Off-Ice Stickhandling, Passing and Shooting Drillshttps://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/In-person lessons with Coach Lancehttps://www.sweethockeycoach.com/Check Out the Heads Up Hockey Apphttps://headsuphockey.ai/

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Glass And Out: Youngstown Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward: Finding Your Identity, Creativity Through Accountability And Power Of

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Watch on YouTube: In episode 336 we're joined by Ryan Ward, Head Coach of the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms. Currently in his fourth season behind the Phantoms bench, Ward led his club to a Clark Championship in his first season, the first USHL playoff Championship in franchise history. And at the time that we are recording this recording, the Phantoms have just been crowned Anderson Cup Champions, awarded to the USHL club with the best regular season record. Equally impressive, Youngstown have produced 10 NHL draft picks during hiss tenure and it's expected the program will hear more of their players' names called at this upcoming draft. Ward has enjoyed a unique journey to his current post, whichincluded time as an NHL Video Coach with the New York Islanders, an Assistant Coach with the club hockey team at the University of Rhode Island, High School hockey, time in the OHL and AHL, leading an elite Prep School, and overseeing Player Development for the USHL's Tri City Storm. Listen as he shares the incredible story of taking on an NHL Video Coach role, finding your foundational identity and the importance of learning how to teach the fundamentals Secure your TCS Live ticket:https://thecoachessitelive.com/ Download the TCS app:https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Hudl:hudl.com/tcs Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout

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Glass And Out: Vancouver Giants Assistant Coach Wacey Rabbit: Developing Gritty Players, Inspiring The Indigenous Community And

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In episode 334 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome Wacey Rabbit, Assistant Coach of the WHL's Vancouver Giants. Rabbit was recently inducted into the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame.A proud member of theKainai First Nation, also known as the Blood Tribe, located in Southern Alberta, he has been intentional in providing kids from Indigenous communities inspiration by using the game of hockey to teach life skills that will empower them away from the rink. After a playing career that saw him capture the 2006 Memorial Cup with the Giants and a pro career that spanned 14 seasons and multiple continents, Rabbit started his coaching journey as an assistant coach with the BCHL's Alberni Valley Bulldogs. That would be followed by a move back to his former junior team, the Saskatoon Blades, for three years, and finally this season a return to the Vancouver Giants. Listen as he shares how he's using his Indigenous roots and sobriety to inspire the next generation, leadership lessons from growing up in a rodeo family, and what it takes to develop grit in a player's game. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ehoh-1_Iz2k Secure your TCS Live ticket:https://thecoachessitelive.com/ Download the TCS app:https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Hudl:hudl.com/tcs Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout

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Hockey Performance Unleashed: What You Should Actually Do This Off Season

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The season's winding down and I know what a lot of parents are already thinking: spring hockey, development skates, summer camps. Before you start filling up the calendar, hear me out. In this episode, I talk about what players should actually be doing when the season ends, and why the first move isn't more ice. I get into the injury side of things (what doctors are seeing in young hockey players right now is genuinely alarming), why guys like Celebrini, Bedard, and McDavid all spent their off-seasons on rollerblades and playing other sports, and where the real speed and power gains actually come from. If you're a parent trying to figure out the right plan for this summer, or a player who wants to come back noticeably better next season, this one's for you.

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Glass And Out: Coaching Crossover Ep 6: Dave King And Clint Hurdle

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In case you have not heard, The Coaches Site launched the Coaching Crossover podcast earlier this year, where we have two coaches join us to discuss coaching life, philosophy and the similarities and differences in their sport and their leadership. In this episode, we were joined by former MLB manager Clint Hurdle and international hockey coach, the legendary, Dave King. Subscribe to Coaching Crossover now!

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Glass And Out: Hudl Coo Matt Mueller: Being Ruthless On Culture, Giving Every Athlete A Shot And Hudl Origins

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In episode 334 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're pleased to be joined by Matt Mueller, Hudl's Chief Operating Office. If you're a member of The Coaches Site or have attended one of our events, then you are likely aware that we, as in The Coaches Site, are proud partners with Hudl. Their sports technology software, video capture and data insights helps coaches, athletes, teams and organizations succeed at every level. Today in hockey, Hudl serves coaches of all levels. From grassroots coaches all the way to the National Hockey League where 19 of the 32 teams rely on Hudl to provide them transparency into all facets of their team's performance. Mueller has been with Hudl since day one and has worn many different hats during his time with the company. He started as a Software Engineer and then became the company's first Support Manager. Mueller built Hudl's global sales, marketing and operations teams, and eventually became the General Manager of Hudl's core subscription business, Coaching Tools. In his current role, Mueller is focused on helping Hudl build and achieve its long-term strategies and overall, enhancing the experience enjoyed by coaches and athletes. Listen as he shares the origins story of the company, why you have to be ruthless with team culture and Hudl's goal of making every athlete get their shot. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1grgL03sJ24 Secure your TCS Live ticket:https://thecoachessitelive.com/ Download the TCS app:https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Hudl:hudl.com/tcs Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout

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Glass And Out: Coaching Legend Scotty Bowman: A Hockey History Lesson, Dick Irvin Practice Tips And The State Of Todays Game

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In episode 333 of the Glass and Out Podcast we had the honour of being joined by the greatest hockey coach of all time, Scotty Bowman. As a head coach, Bowman led the Montreal Canadians, Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings to a combined 9 Stanley Cups. He also captured another five Cups in front office roles.He is the NHL's all-time wins leader, with a total of 1,467 between the regular season and playoffsand was twice awarded the Jack Adams trophy as the NHL's Coach of the Year. But above all else, Scotty Bowman is the ultimate student of the game. He was able to adapt to new rules, new generations of players, the introduction of Europeans to the NHL, and eventually, the influx of Russians that arrived with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Different versions of the game, from the rough and tumble 70's, to the high flying 80's and the dead puck era in the 90's. At 92, his memory, as you are about to hear, is simply remarkable and there is no doubt that that ability helped him gain a competitive advantage from behind the bench based on his ability to recall the slightest detail and nuance within a game. Listen as he shares a lesson in hockey history, practice tips from the legend Dick Irvin and the how he views the current state of today's game. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HNY5McdMjUU Secure your TCS Live ticket:https://thecoachessitelive.com/ Download the TCS app:https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Benchmark: benchmarkgoals.com Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl:hudl.com/tcs

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Glass And Out: St Norbert College Head Coach Tim Coghlin: Successful Teams Are Noisy, Offence Starts With Defence And The

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In episode 332 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're joined by Head Coach of the St. Norbert College Green Knights, Tim Coghlin. Over the past 32 seasons, Coghlin has turned the St. Norbert hockey program into one of the finest college hockey programs in the country. During that time, the Green Knights have appeared in 21 NCAA DIII tournaments, captured five national titles, and posted over 700 wins, making Coghlin the all-time wins leader at the DIII level. In addition to leading a model program, former players can be found making an impact in their respective fields and communities. That includes reigning Jack Adams Award winner and head coach of the Washington Capitals, Spencer Carberry. Listen as he shares why successful teams have noisy benches, why creating offence starts with defensive structure, and the responsiblity that college coaches have to their players' parents. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MW31RYpe_pg Secure your TCS Live ticket: https://thecoachessitelive.com/ Download the TCS app: https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl:hudl.com/tcs

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The Hockey Journey Podcast: The Keys To Your Skating Stride With Olympic Coach Benoit Pont Ep165

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In this episode of the Hockey Journey podcast, host Coach Lance Pitlick interviews Benoit Pont, a Swiss-born hockey performance specialist and founder of ProKeyCoach.com. They discuss the importance of understanding individual skating styles, motor preferences, and the impact of injuries on a player's career. Benoit shares insights from his experiences coaching at the Olympic level and emphasizes the need for individualized coaching approaches to enhance player performance. The conversation also touches on the significance of team dynamics and the future of hockey training, focusing on personalized methods to help players reach their full potential.Benoit Pont - To Learn More - VisitWebsite: prokeycoach.comNEW BOOK - The Keys to Your Skating Type - Amazonhttps://a.co/d/079wh1d6Coach Lance Pitlick - To Learn More - VisitOnline Hockey Training: Largest Online Data-Base Off-Ice Stickhandling, Passing and Shooting Drillshttps://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/In-person lessons with Coach Lance:https://www.sweethockeycoach.com/Check Out the Heads Up Hockey Apphttps://headsuphockey.ai/

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Glass And Out: Utah Grizzlies Head Coach John Becanic: Improving Hockey Iq, The Five Foot Rule And Focusing On Habits

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In episode 331 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome an old friend back in Utah Grizzlies Head Coach John Becanic. He was a contributor for The Coaches Site pre-COVID and also presented twice at TCS Live. You can check out his presentations on developing hcokey IQ and defending a 5 on 6 situation now on The Coaches Site. Becanic has over 40 years of coaching experience, with time spent in the OHL, WHL, NAHL and now ECHL. He longest tenure with a team was from 2003-2009 with the WHL's Everett Silvertips, where he coached with the legendary Kevin Constantine. As you'll hear, he has a ton of hockey knowledge to share, with a focus on improving and developing a player's habits and hockey IQ. Listen as he shares why hockey IQ is about transitional skating and thinking, the two keys to playing defensive hockey and why everthing goes back to a player's habits. Download the TCS app:https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl:hudl.com/tcs

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Glass And Out: Cleveland Browns Assistant Gm Catherine Hickman: Standards Over Rules, Culture Fit Vs Add And Leadership From

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In episode 330 of the Glass and Out Podcast we revisit one of our favourite talks from last year's TCS Live conference. Cleveland Browns Assistant GM Catherine Hickman took to the stage to deliver a powerful keynote address:Leveraging Human Capital: The Formula to Winning in Sport. Hickman is a Canadian woman who grew up speaking French. With this in mind, and considering there are only 32 franchises in the league and limited roles available, her rise through the football ranks to become the sport's highest ranking female executive has been remarkable, and well-earned. She is originally from Montreal and practiced as a corporate tax attorney before pivoting into a career in football, her dream growing up. In 2015 she took on an internship with the CFL's Montreal Allouetes and the rest as they say is history. Prior to joining the Browns, Hickman spent 4 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, working under two time Super Bowl Champion and Executive of the Year, Howie Roseman. You can watch the video of her presentation now on The Coaches Site. Not a member? Start your 30 day free trial today! Listen as she shares the importance of standards over rules, the difference between culture fit vs add, and how to lead from the middle. Download the TCS app:https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl:hudl.com/tcs

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Glass And Out: Vk Dynamics Founder Victor Kraatz: Olympic Memories, Evolution Of Hockey Training And Improving Skating

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In episode 329 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome friend and Coaches Site collaborator, skating coach Victor Kraatz. With the Olympics being top of mind, we reflect on Kraatz's experience on the world stage and discuss the evolution of skating as he is over a decade into his journey as a skating coach. Kraatz and his partner Shae-Lynn Bourne dominated ice-dancing in Canada, winning 10 national titles during their 13 year skating partnership, participating in 3 Olympic games and in 2003 captured the ice-dance World Championship. Today, he spends time on the ice with some of hockey's top talents and is in a constant state of finding new ways to elevate how his students perform on the ice. We developed a skating course with Kraatz that provides you with all the fundamental skills, drills, progressions, and teaching points. It will ensure that you're equipped with the knowledge to develop your players to their full skating potential.Check it out here. Listen as he shares Olympic memories, the evolution of hockey training and how to improve skating fundamentals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sfK9ACA1au0 Download the TCS app: https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl:hudl.com/tcs

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Glass And Out: Nashville Predators Gm Barry Trotz: Evolving As A Coach, Making The Game Fun And Coaching Community

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In episode 328 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're celebrating the career of one hockey's greats by taking a look back at our interview with Barry Trotz from 2022. Trotz just announced that he will be stepping down from his role as GM of the Nashville Predators and retiring from a remarkable career in hockey.The Stanley Cup champion currently sits in 5th place for most coaching wins in NHL history and will no doubt hear his name called for the Hall of Fame in the near future. This is definitely one of our favourite Glass and Out interviews. He drops a ton of coaching knowledge that you're going to want to hear. Listen as he shares how he evolved as coach over his career, the importance of making the game fun at every level, and why the coaching community needs to built on collaboration. Download the TCS app:https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl:hudl.com/tcs

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Glass And Out: Wheeling Nailers Head Coach Ryan Papaioannou: Adapting In The Echl, Building Deception And Winning Breeding

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In episode 327 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome back Head Coach of the Wheeling Nailers, Ryan Papaioannou, to the show. With The Coaches Site and Glass and Out, one of the cool aspects is we get to touch base with coaches during the various chapters of their coaching journey as they climb their way up the coaching ladder. We first connected with Papaioannou during his time with the AJHL's Brooks Bandits. Under his leadership, the Bandits captured seven AJHL Championships, one BCHL Championships (the Bandits joined the BCHL in advance of last season), and four National Championships at the Jr A level in Canada. At the beginning of this season, Papaioannou was hired by the Pittsburgh Penguins organization to coach their ECHL affiliate in Wheeling. Currently, the Nailers are tied for 5th overall in the ECHL standings. More than anything, Ryan's successful transition from tier 2 hockey to the professional ranks is a signal that leadership and the ability to develop a winning culture matters more than what level you've coached at. Listen as he shares why being adaptable is crucial in the ECHL, the importance of deception in elite players and why winning breeds development. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6iegOCLdYIc Download the TCS app: https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl:hudl.com/tcs

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