Champs App Podcast
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe Champs App Podcast helps players and parents demystify the minor hockey development & recruiting process for both girls and boys. Learn more at http://www.champs.app
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Episode 88: Peter Elander – Associate Head Coach of The Ohio State University Women’s Hockey Team
March 04, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBOn this episode we talk with Peter Elander who is the Associate Head Coach of The Ohio State Women’s Hockey program. We discuss his tremendous international hockey experience, including the “Swedish Miracle on Ice” of 2006, how Buckeyes have become the powerhouse of women’s college hockey and his perspective on the recruiting & development process. You can connect with Peter Elander either on the Ohio State women’s hockey website: https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/r...
Episode 87: Sadie Lundquist – Director of Women’s Hockey at College Hockey Inc.
February 26, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBOn this episode we talk with Sadie Lundquist, who is newly appointed Director of Women’s Hockey at College Hockey Inc. We discuss the mission of College Hockey Inc, her priorities for growing women’s college hockey and getting a DI women’s hockey team in the state of Michigan. You can connect with Sadie Lundquist on the College Hockey Inc. website: https://collegehockeyinc.com/sadie-lundquist.php Follow Sadie and College Hockey Inc. on X: @sadielundquist and @collegehockey and Instagra...
Episode 86: Dr. Colleen Hacker – Six-Time Olympic Mental Performance Coach
February 12, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBOn this episode we talk with Dr. Colleen Hacker, who is a professor of sport and performance psychology at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma Washington. In addition, Dr Hacker has been a mental performance coach at the professional, international and Olympic level for countless athletes, teams and leagues, but they do include the US Women’s National Soccer Team that won the 1996 gold medal team and the 1999 world cup. She was also the US Women’s Hockey Team’s Mental Skills coach from 20...
Episode 85: Brian Idalski - Head Coach with the St Cloud State Huskies Women’s Hockey Program
February 05, 2024 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBOn this episode we talk with Brian Idalski, head coach of the St Cloud State women’s hockey team. We talk about his lengthy hockey coaching career, including what happened with the North Dakota Women’s hockey program, coaching the Chinese women’s hockey team at the Olympics and how he has turned the St Cloud State program into a Top 10 team in his first 2 years. You can connect with Brian Idalski either on the St Cloud State women’s hockey website: https://scsuhuskies.com/sports/womens-ic...
Episode 84: Mark Bolding - Head Coach with the Yale Bulldogs Women’s Hockey Program
January 29, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBOn this episode we talk with Mark Bolding, head coach of the Yale women’s hockey team. We talk about his playing and coaching journey in DIII hockey, go into great detail about the Ivy League recruiting process and discuss how he has taken the Bulldogs program to new heights over the last 4 years. You can connect with Mark Bolding either on the Yale Bulldogs website: https://yalebulldogs.com/staff-directory/mark-bolding/192 or via Mark Bolding’s Champs App profile: https://profile.cha...
Episode 83: Dave Flint - Head Coach with the Northeastern Huskies Women’s Hockey Program
January 15, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBOn this episode we talk with Dave Flint, head coach of the Northeastern Huskies women’s hockey team. We talk about him growing up as a goalie and how he became a hockey coach. He also shares how he was able to recruit Kendall Coyne Schofield to Northeastern, the challenge of managing a large roster and his advice on the college recruiting process. You can connect with Dave Flint either on the Northeastern Huskies website: https://nuhuskies.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/dave-...
Episode 82: Elizabeth Wulf - Assistant Coach with the University of Connecticut Women’s Hockey Program
January 08, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBOn this episode we talk with Elizabeth Wulf who is the assistant coach with the University of Connecticut women’s hockey program. We discuss her journey through Division III hockey as a player and coach, go into detail about UConn, their new facilities and their current success. And of course we also discuss the recruiting process. You can connect with Elizabeth Wulf either on the UConn website: https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/elizabeth-wulf/1228 or via ...
Episode 81: Cory Whitaker - Head Coach at Culver Girls Academy Prep Hockey
December 04, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBOn this episode we talk with Cory Whitaker who is the head coach of the Culver Girls Academy prep hockey team. We talk about what makes a great goalie, go into detail on the Culver academies and all the great things he is doing to take the girls program to the next level. You can connect with Cory Whitaker either on the Culver Girls Academy website: https://culverathletics.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/cory-whitaker/483 or via Cory Whitaker’s Champs App profile: https://p...
Episode 80: Jamie Printz – Coach, Advisor & Parent - Head Coach at Nichols Girls Prep
November 27, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBOn this episode we talk with coach, advisor and hockey parent Jamie Printz . Jamie is the head coach of the Nichols girls prep hockey team and is also a college hockey advisor and a hockey dad. We talk about Nichols, go into detail on the recruiting process and Jamie provides advice to players and parents on how to get recruited. You can connect with Jamie either on the Nichols website or via Jamie Printz’s Champs App profile: https://profile.champs.app/h/jamie-printz You can learn more...
Episode 79: Josh Funk - Head Coach of the Hood Blazers Women’s Ice Hockey Team
November 13, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOn this episode we talk with Josh Funk, Head Coach who is the head coach of the new DIII women’s college hockey program at Hood College that will start playing in the 2024-25 season. Josh started his coaching career as a student assistant for their men's hockey program at Gustavus Adolphus College. He then went on to work at the high school, club hockey and junior levels before becoming an assistant coach with the women’s program at Robert Morris University, In 2020, Josh took over as head c...
Episode 78: Player Development Team Coaches with Brett Beebe of Rapid Athlete Development (RAD) Hockey
November 06, 2023 10:47 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBOn this special episode, we focus solely on player development with Brett Beebe, the founder of RAD Hockey. I asked Brett to come on the podcast to understand what makes a great player development team coach. In my opinion, there are nowhere near enough coaches that know how to develop players. And I wanted to learn from Brett how a true player development coach thinks and acts. You can connect with Brett on the RAD Hockey website: https://www.radhockey.com/ or follow Brett and the team ...
Episode 77: Dave Clausen - Head Coach of the Utica Pioneers Women’s Ice Hockey Team
October 02, 2023 11:21 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBOn this episode we talk with Dave Clausen, Head Coach of the Utica University women’s hockey program. We discuss his coaching journey in DIII women’s hockey, go into detail on Utica University and the hockey program then Dave discusses playing DIII hockey and the recruiting process. You can connect with Dave either on the team website: https://uticapioneers.com/staff-directory/dave-clausen/16 or via Dave Clausen’s Champs App profile: https://profile.champs.app/h/dave-clausen/ You can lear...
Episode 76: Tara Watchorn - Head Coach of the Boston University Women’s Ice Hockey Team
September 05, 2023 14:04 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBOn this episode we talk with Tara Watchorn, Head Coach of the Boston Terriers women’s hockey program. We discuss the Canadian U18 women’s team, her experience starting the Stonehill College women’s hockey program, go deep on Boston University and her plans for the team. We also have a good discussion on their recruiting process. You can connect with Tara either on the BU team website: https://goterriers.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/tara-watchorn/8096 or via Tara Watchorn’s C...
Episode 75: Eric Long - Head Coach of the Tabor Academy Girls Varsity Hockey Team
August 21, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBOn this episode we talk all things girls prep school hockey with Tabor Academy head coach Eric Long. We discuss how New England prep hockey works, how it compares to other female hockey options, the boarding school experience, the admissions process and of course go into detail on the Tabor Seawolves. You can connect with Eric either on the Tabor Academy website https://www.taboracademy.org/admissions or via Eric Long’s Champs App profile: https://profile.champs.app/h/eric-long You can l...
Episode 74: Summer Recruiting Insights & Advice with Harry Rosenholtz from College Hockey Showcases
June 26, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBOn this episode we talk with Harry Rosenholtz, founder of College Hockey Showcases. As a former DI coach at Yale and Quinnipiac, Harry provides great insight into the women’s college hockey recruiting process from a coach perspective, he also provides advice on creating your recruiting strategy and give his recommendations on navigating events summer recruiting. Harry also discusses the College Hockey Showcases events taking place this summer. You can connect with Harry either on the Colle...
Episode 73: Kelly Nash - Head Coach of the Long Island University Women’s Ice Hockey Team
June 12, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBOn this episode we talk with Kelly Nash, head coach of the Long Island University women’s hockey program. We discuss her growing up playing roller hockey and transitioning into ice hockey at a later age. She also talks about scoring the overtime winning goal for Wisconsin in the WCHA championship game. Kelly also goes into detail about the Sharks program including her thoughts and advice about the upcoming summer recruiting season. You can connect with Kelly either on the team website: or v...
Episode 72: Reagan Carey – Commissioner of the Premier Hockey Federation
May 22, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBOn this episode we talk with with Reagan Carey, commissioner of the Premier Hockey Federation. We talk about her journey from college to becoming commissioner, the growth of the PHF, how the league is growing both from a fanbase and business perspective, and how young female hockey players can now consider playing pro hockey as a viable career path. You can learn more about the Premier Hockey Federation here: or follow Reagan Carey and the PHF on Twitter: @reagan_carey & @PHF and Insta...
Episode 71: Jen Kindret - Head Coach of the St Anselm Women’s Ice Hockey Team
April 24, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBOn this episode we talk with Jen Kindret, Head Coach of the St Anselm College women’s hockey team. We talk about her development as a DI hockey player, her coaching journey through DI and DIII, her plans to continue to develop the Hawks program and her perspective on the upcoming recruiting season. You can connect with Jen either on the St Anselm team website: https://saintanselmhawks.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/jen-kindret/612 or via Jen Kindret’s Champs App profile: http...
Episode 70: Molly Engstrom - Head Coach of the Maine Women’s Ice Hockey Team
April 03, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBOn this episode we talk with Molly Engstrom, Head Coach of the University of Maine women’s hockey team. We discuss her amazing playing career which includes two Olympics, several world championships and a long professional career. We also talk about her plans for the Maine Black Bears team including what kind of players she looks for when recruiting. You can connect with Molly either on the Maine team website: https://goblackbears.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/molly-engstro...
Episode 69: NHL Mental Performance Coach Dr. Aimee Kimball
March 20, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBOn this episode we talk with Dr. Aimee Kimball who is the president of KPEX Consulting - a firm whose goal is to create a mindset and culture that leads to success for teams and individuals. Dr. Kimball has a PhD specializing in Sport Psychology and is currently the Senior Director of Team and Organizational Development for the Washington Capitals. Previously she worked with the New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins on mental performance, including being part of the Pens 2009 and 2016 St...
Episode 68: Female Hockey Stats with Beau Marchwick from Elite Prospects
March 14, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBBeau Marchwick is the person in charge of all girls and women’s hockey stats on Elite Prospects. Hailing from Stillwater, Minnesota, Beau spent four years at University of Minnesota – Mankato where he received a scholarship to sing at MSU. In 2015 he was the play-by-play voice of the River Falls Renegades from the USPHL. And around that same time he started volunteering to input stats into Elite Prospects. Since then he has become the Women’s Hockey Stats guru at EP and is single-handedly re...
Episode 67: Girls Hockey Player Development with Wally Kozak - Legendary Canadian Hockey Coach
March 06, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBOn this episode, we talk with Wally Kozak. Wally has been a career coach, with roles including Head Scout and Manager of Player development for Team Canada’s Women’s Team. He has played an instrumental role in developing female hockey in Canada thanks to more than four decades of involvement at all levels of the sport. Wally’s list of accomplishments includes national and international championships as a coach and numerous roles with Hockey Canada’s national team program. Since leaving Hocke...
Episode 66: Liz Keady Norton Head Coach of the Dartmouth Women’s Ice Hockey Team
February 07, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBOn this episode, we talk with Liz Keady Norton, Head Coach of the Dartmouth Big Green women’s hockey team. We talk about her hockey playing & coaching background, her experiences with USA Hockey and all about her vision for the Dartmouth women’s hockey program. You can connect with Liz either on the Dartmouth team website: https://dartmouthsports.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/liz-keady-norton/9615 or via Liz Keady Norton’s Champs App profile: https://profile.champs.app/h/li...
Episode 65: Women’s College Hockey Player Scouting with Jess Cameron from Neutral Zone Women’s Hockey
January 23, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBOn this episode, we talk with Jess Cameron who is the Director of Women’s Hockey at Neutral Zone. We talk about the scouting services neutral zone provides to coaches, players and parents. How players are scouted & rated and how coaches use player ratings and reviews. You can learn more about and the Neutral Zone Women’s Hockey here: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/ Follow Jess and Neutral Zone Women’s Hockey on Twitter: @jcameron001and @neutralzonew and Instagram: @justjesscamsand @n...
Episode 64: Britni Smith– Head Coach of the Syracuse Orange Women’s Ice Hockey team
January 09, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn this episode, we talk with Britni Smith – Head Coach of the Syracuse Orange women’s hockey team. We talk about her playing career ending with her scoring an overtime goal to win the Clarkson cup, her coaching journey which includes two NCAA championships and what she looks for when recruiting. You can connect with Britni either on the Syracuse team’s website https://cuse.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/britni-smith/5510 or via Britni Smith’s Champs App profile: http://profi...
Episode 63: Kelly Rider – Head Coach of the Curry College Women’s Ice Hockey team
January 02, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBOn this episode, we talk with Kelly Rider Head Coach of the Curry College Women’s Ice Hockey Program. Kelly discusses starting two Division III hockey programs, goes into detail about Curry College and gives lots of advice about college recruiting process. You can connect with Kelly either on the Curry College website https://www.curryathletics.com/sports/wice/coaches/Rider_Kelly or via Kelly Rider’s Champs App profile: http://profile.champs.app/h/kelly-rider You can learn more about and...
Episode 62: Tim Turk - NHL Shooting and Scoring Coach – How to Score Goals
December 19, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBOn this episode, we talk with Tim Turk who is the Shooting and Scoring Coach for NHL teams and all-stars. He also works with girls hockey programs and youth players. Tim shares his expertise on how to score goals, the technical aspects of shooting, what attributes goals scorers have in common and the nuances of shooting for girls. This was an incredibly insightful episode with many practical tips you can immediately apply to your game. You can connect with Tim either on the Tim Turk website...
Episode 61: Christa Talbot Syfu – Head Coach of the Williston Northampton School Girls Prep Hockey Team
December 12, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBOn this episode, we talk all things girls prep school hockey with Williston Northampton school varsity girls head coach Christa Talbot Syfu. We discuss how New England prep hockey works, how it compares to other types of hockey paths, the boarding school experience, the admissions process and of course go into detail on Williston Northampton. You can connect with Christa either on the team’s website https://www.williston.com/campus-info/campus-directory/talbot-syfu-98-christa/ or via Chris...
Episode 60: Chris Baudo – Head Coach of the Nazareth Golden Flyers Women’s Ice Hockey Program
November 15, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBOn this episode, we talk with Chris Baudo head coach of the Nazareth College Golden Flyers women’s hockey team. We talk about player leadership, the hockey development of one of the best players in hockey today and the Division III recruiting process. You can connect with Chris either on the team’s website https://nazathletics.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/chris-baudo/1794or via Chris Baudo’s Champs App profile: https://profile.champs.app/h/chris-baudo You can learn more abo...
Episode 59: Tom O’Malley – Head Coach of the Sacred Heart Pioneers Women’s Ice Hockey Program
October 25, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBOn this episode, we talk with Tom O’Malley who is the longtime head coach of the Sacred Heart University women’s ice hockey program. We talk about his long coaching career starting 3 different DI women’s hockey programs, the brand new hockey facilities that are being built at Sacred Heart and his advice for players and parents in these unique recruiting times. You can connect with Tom either on the team’s website https://sacredheartpioneers.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/thoma...
Episode 58: Jack Sweeney – Head Coach of the new DI Assumption Greyhounds Women’s Ice Hockey Program
October 11, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBOn this episode, we talk with Jack Kelly who is the head coach of the Assumption University women’s ice hockey program. In fall 2023, Assumption will be adding a DI team in addition to their current club team. We talk about Jack’s long tenure in hockey coaching and administration. We also discuss what makes Assumption a great place to go to school and Jack’s strategy for putting together his first DI team. You can connect with Jack either on the team’s website https://assumptiongreyhounds.c...
Episode 57: Matt Kelly – Head Coach of the Providence Friars Women’s Ice Hockey Program
October 04, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 50.3 MBOn this episode, we talk with Matt Kelly who is the head coach of the Providence women’s ice hockey program. We discuss his growing up being a goalie and playing DI hockey, how he got into coaching and go deep on the Friars women’s team. You can connect with Matt either on the team’s website or via Matt Kelly’s Champs App profile: https://profile.champs.app/h/matt-kelly. You can learn more about and the Providence Women’s Ice Hockey program here: https://friars.com/sports/womens-ice-hocke...
Episode 56: Mike Sisti – Head Coach of the Mercyhurst Lakers Women’s Ice Hockey Program
September 19, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 59.7 MBOn this episode, we chat with we talk with Mike Sisti who is the first and only head coach of the Mercyhurst women’s ice hockey program. We talk about his long coaching career, why the program has had so much success over the past 23 years and he provides lots of recruiting advice and insights for players and parents. You can connect with Mike either on the team’s website or via Mike Sisti’s Champs App profile: https://profile.champs.app/h/mike-sisti You can learn more about and the Mercyh...
Episode 55: Recruiting Advice with Carla Pentimone from Women’s College Hockey Recruiting
September 12, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBOn this episode, we chat with Carla Pentimone, who is the founder of Women’s College Hockey Recruiting. We discuss Carla’s 6 (or7) Pillars of College Recruiting, her advice on how to address the current state of college recruiting and how advisors add value for players who want to play college or junior hockey. You can connect with Carla on the WCHR website www.womenscollegehockeyrecruiting.com, email: [email protected], by phone at 773-875-0440 or via Carla Pent...
Episode 54: Minnesota Girls Hockey with Jeremy Gunderson - Head Coach of the Dodge County Girls High School Hockey Team
August 23, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 62.5 MBOn this episode, we chat with Jeremy Gunderson, who has been the head coach of the Dodge County girls high school hockey team for the last 16 years. We discuss girls hockey development including setting goals and giving feedback to players, the Minnesota High Performance Camp selection process and getting reference calls from college coaches. You can connect with Jeremy You can learn more about and the Dodge County Girls Ice Hockey program here: http://wildcatgirlshockey.com/ Follow the...
Episode 53: Gretchen Silverman - Head Coach of the Post University Women’s Ice Hockey Program
July 26, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBOn this episode, we chat with Gretchen Silverman, who was recently named the new head coach of the Post University Eagles Women’s Ice Hockey program. We discuss having Gordie Howe come to her youth hockey practices and her path to becoming an Olympic gold medalist with the 1998 USA women’s hockey team. We also cover her experience as a teacher and coach at the Taft School and then go into detail on her plans for the Post women’s program. You can connect with Gretchen either on the team’s w...
Episode 52: Tara Watchorn Part II – Stonehill College Head Coach & U18 Hockey Canada Gold Medal Coach
July 18, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBOn this episode, we welcome returning guest, Tara Watchorn. Tara is the head coach with the Stonehill College women’s hockey team that will start their first season at the DI level this fall. She was also recently part of the Hockey Canada coaching staff that won gold in Madison Wisconsin at the U18 Girls world championships. We talk about how Canada was able to win gold after losing to the U.S. team in the round robin. Tara also provides an update on getting ready for the inaugural Stonehil...
Episode 51: Jim Scanlan –Head Coach of Bemidji State Beavers Women’s Ice Hockey Program
July 12, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBOn this episode we chat with Jim Scanlan who is the head coach with Bemidji State Women’s ice hockey program. We talk about him winning 2 national championships at Bemidji State as a player, his long coaching career and how the Beavers were the last team to beat the recent national champions, Ohio State Buckeyes, with a remarkable last second goal. You can learn more about the Bemidji State Women’s ice hockey program : http://www.bsubeavers.com/whockey/ You can also connect with Jim eith...
Episode 51: Jim Scanlan – Head Coach of the Bemidji State Beavers Women’s Ice Hockey Program
July 12, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBOn this episode we chat with Jim Scanlan who is the head coach with Bemidji State Women’s ice hockey program. We talk about him winning 2 national championships at Bemidji State as a player, his long coaching career and how the Beavers were the last team to beat the recent national champions, Ohio State Buckeyes, with a remarkable last second goal. You can learn more about the Bemidji State Women’s ice hockey program : http://www.bsubeavers.com/whockey/ You can also connect with Jim eith...
Episode 50: John Harrington – Head Coach of Minnesota State Mankato Women’s Ice Hockey & Miracle on Ice Gold Medalist
June 13, 2022 16:40 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBOn this episode we chat with John Harrington, who is the Head Coach of the MSU Mankato Women’s Hockey team. We discuss John’s journey to become an Olympian, he shares some stories about Herb Brooks, and of course we discuss the Maverick’s women’s hockey program and the current state of recruiting. You can learn more about the Minnesota State University - Mankato Women’s Hockey Program here: https://msumavericks.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey You can also connect with John either on the team’s...
Episode 49: Laura Bellamy – Associate Head Coach with the University of Minnesota Duluth Women’s Ice Hockey Program
June 06, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBOn this episode we chat with Laura Bellamy, who is the Associate Head Coach of the UMD Bulldogs Women’s Hockey team. We discuss how she became a great goalie growing up in Minnesota and then stopping pucks at Harvard University. We also go deep on the University of Minnesota Duluth hockey program. In addition, we discuss the art and science of goaltending and her perspective on how to deal with the current recruiting environment. You can learn more about the University of Minnesota Duluth Wo...
Episode 48: David Stockdale – Head Coach of the Franklin Pierce University Women’s Ice Hockey Program
May 31, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBOn this episode we talk with David Stockdale, who is the Head Coach of the Franklin Pierce Women’s Hockey team. We discuss his non-traditional coaching path, go in depth on the Raven’s hockey program and he shares his perspective on the upcoming recruiting season. You can learn more about the Franklin Pierce Women’s Hockey Program here: https://www.fpuravens.com/sports/wice/index You can also connect with David Stockdale either on the team’s website or via David Stockdale’s Champs App Prof...
Episode 47: Matt Desrosiers – Head Coach of the Clarkson University Women’s Ice Hockey Program
May 23, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBOn this episode we talk with 3-time National Champion, Matt Desrosiers of the Clarkson Golden Knights women’s hockey program. We discuss his playing career, how he helped build multiple championship teams and his advice for both players and goaltenders during these uncertain recruiting times. You can learn more about the Clarkson Women’s Ice Hockey program here: https://clarksonathletics.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey You can also connect with Matt either on the team’s website or via Matt D...
Episode 46: Jim Plumer – Head Coach of the University of Vermont Women’s Ice Hockey Program
May 11, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBOn this episode we talk with Jim Plumer who is the head coach of the UVM women’s ice hockey program and the all-time winningest coach in program history. We discuss how he became a DI head coach without ever playing college or pro hockey, what it’s like to play at UVM and his advice on what to do during the spring and summer recruiting season. You can learn more about the Vermont Women’s Ice Hockey program here: https://uvmathletics.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey You can also connect with J...
Episode 45: Chris Donovan – Head Coach of the St. Michael’s Women’s Ice Hockey Program
April 20, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBOn this episode we talk with Chris Donovan who is the head coach of the St Michaels College women’s ice hockey program where has been their only coach for the last 22 years. We talk about his extensive coaching history in women’s hockey, why student-athletes go to St. Mikes and what he looks for when recruiting players. You can learn more about the St. Michael’s Women’s Ice Hockey program here: https://www.smcathletics.com/sports/wice/index Follow St. Michael’s Purple Knights athletics on ...
Episode 44: Jenna Trubiano – Head Coach of the Michigan Wolverines Women’s Ice Hockey Program
March 29, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBOn this episode we talk all things Michigan women’s hockey with Jenna Trubiano. We discuss playing girls hockey in the Detroit area, ACHA Hockey and why there isn’t a DI women’s ice hockey team in the state of Michigan or at the University of Michigan. You can learn more about the ACHA here: https://www.achahockey.org and the Michigan Women’s Ice Hockey program here: https://www.michiganwomenshockey.com Follow Jenna or the Michigan Wolverines women’s hockey team on Twitter: @jrtibs14 and @U...
Episode 43: Logan Bittle – Head Coach of the Robert Morris University Colonials Women’s Ice Hockey Program
March 08, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBOn this episode we talk all things Robert Morris University hockey with Logan Bittle. We discuss Logan being a part of the inaugural RMU men's hockey team, returning as an assistant coach and the suspending and reinstatement of the women’s team. We also talk about his recruiting plans for fielding a team to start the 2023 season. You can learn more about the RMU Women’s Ice Hockey program here: https://rmucolonials.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey Follow Logan or the RMU Colonials women’s hocke...
Episode 42: Olivia Soares - Former Ohio State captain and current Assistant Coach at Colby College
February 22, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBOn this episode we talk with Olivia Soares, who is the former captain of the Ohio State women’s hockey team and current Assistant Coach at Colby college. We discuss diversity in hockey, what made her captain material at OSU and why she chose to become a coach. You can learn more about the Colby College Womens’s Ice Hockey program here: https://colbyathletics.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey Follow Olivia or the Colby Mules women’s hockey team on Twitter: @livsoares87 and @colbywih and on Instag...
Episode 41: Hockey Skills Development with Jon Cara and Dwayne Gylywoychuk from the Rink Hockey Academy
February 08, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBOn this episode we talk with Jon Cara and Dwayne Gylywoychuk from the Rink Hockey Academy. Jon Cara is the Director of On-Ice Programming for the RINK Training Centre in Winnipeg. In addition he is the Skating & Skills Coach with the Winnipeg Ice junior hockey team. Jon has been a skills coach for close to 20 years, and has worked with a number NHL, AHL, Canadian university and WHL hockey players. Dwayne “Chewy” Gylywoychuk is a coach and consultant with the RINK Training Centre. He was pr...
Episode 40: Winny Brodt-Brown – Minnesota Women’s Hockey Legend and Captain of the Minnesota
January 19, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBOn this episode we talk with Minnesota women’s hockey legend, Winny Brodt-Brown. Hailing from Roseville, Minnesota, Winny was the first winner of the Minnesota Ms. Hockey Award in 1996. She went on to win two 2 national championships with the University of New Hampshire and the Minnesota Golden Gophers. She started playing for the Minnesota Whitecaps in 2002 and is still playing for them as their captain this season. We discuss hockey development in Minnesota, the Whitecaps + professional wo...