PowerTech Development Podcast

Mar 08 2025 227 ep. 74 mins 49
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Providing the best information, education, and general content for young athletes, parents, and coaches looking to get to that next level.

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Ep.228 | Parenting & Mental Toughness in Hockey & Why Today’s Athletes Struggle

Mar 08 2025 64 mins  
This episode of the podcast is brought to you by The Coaches Site LIVE! Join PowerTech June 12-14 at University of Michigan Ann Arbour for TCS LIVE 2025 - the premier coaching event of the year. Visit TCS LIVE and enter code "PowerTech" to save 10% on your ticket!See you there!- In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we dive into how parents shape the mental toughnes

Ep.227 | Police & Hockey Parents, Coaching Expectations & Why Good People Quit Youth Sports

Mar 01 2025 65 mins  
In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we tackle three of the biggest issues in youth hockey today: extreme parent behavior, unrealistic coaching expectations, and why good people are leaving the sport.📌 Topics Covered: Calling the Cops on a Hockey Parent: A real story of when things went too far (2:30). When Parent Behavior Embarrasses Their Own Kids – What’s

Ep.226 | Parents Screaming at Coaches, Coddling Kids, & The Phone Problem

Feb 22 2025 31 mins  
Parents Behaving Badly in Youth Hockey & The Phone Problem No One Talks About-In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we break down two major challenges in youth hockey: overinvolved parents and phone distractions.📌 Topics Discussed:The D1 Facility You NEED to See – Touring St. Cloud State (2:30)A Mom Screaming at the Coach Outside the Locker Room – Where i

Ep.225 | Hockey Genetics, Youth Hockey Decisions, and What Makes a Great Athlete

Feb 15 2025 56 mins  
In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we tackle the factors shaping young athletes, from genetic influence to key decision-making moments in youth hockey. This episode is packed with insights for hockey parents, players, and coaches navigating the world of youth sports. Whether you're debating a big move or just trying to understand what makes a great athlete, t

Ep.224 | Hurt vs Injured, Toughness, Meritocracy vs Seniority, Favours & Politics

Feb 08 2025 65 mins  
In this episode of thePowerTech Development Podcast, we dive into the controversial yet essential topics shaping hockey today. From the mental resilience of players to the politics of development, our discussion touches on:The Soft Attitude: Why you won't always feel perfect in hockey (17:00).Being KO-ed on the Ice: The challenges of recovering from big hits (21:00).Rehab Optio

Ep.223 | NCAA Coach Comments on Parents, ‘Snapping’ in the Stands, The Parent Factor

Feb 01 2025 59 mins  
Hockey Parents & The Impact You Have on the Game What’s the WORST parent behavior you’ve seen at a rink? Hockey parents play a HUGE role in their child’s development, but are you helping or hurting their chances of success? In this episode, we dive deep into the hard conversations about parent behavior in the stands, D1 coach insights, and the right way to support your ch

Ep.222 | Playing Experience, ‘Better’ Players, Realizing What You Have

Jan 25 2025 57 mins  
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy cover the importance of having experience to be successful and a deeper dive into a recent conversation on playing with ‘better’ players. Coach Eric finished with a discussion on his observation that so many young players don’t realize their opportunities and fail to take advantage of resources they have. Support the show by becomi

Ep.221 | Bouncing Back From A BAD LOSS, MyHockey Rankings

Jan 18 2025 64 mins  
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy discuss the mindset of how to bounce back from a bad loss. Going into games you KNOW you will WIN or LOSE, how should you prepare? What are the coaching strategies to prepare, adjust, and respond to poor outcomes? How can coaches communicate with their players before, during, and after these situations? These questions and related topics a

Ep.220 | Skill Building, Elevating Teammates, Mindset Toward Linemates

Jan 12 2025 60 mins  
In this episode, Coach Eric and Coach Andy look at skill building, key instruction points, and how to understand the microsteps involved in complex movements. They move on to discuss how to make other players better, and a winning mindset when you are playing with players that are better or worse than you. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take adv

Ep.219 | World Junior Hockey Championship, USA v Canada Systems

Jan 04 2025 52 mins  
Coming out of the holiday break, Coach Andy and Coach Eric recap the holidays and discuss the World Junior Championships. They discuss the performance of Latvia, the struggles of Team Canada, and compare and contrast the US vs Canadian hockey systems. Support the show by becoming a MEMBER in the PowerTech Community! Take advantage of our skill development video library, consultat