Best EC Sports Podcasts (2026)

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EC Kassel Huskies Head Coach Todd Woodcroft: Principles over tactics, owning the puck and coaching gratitude 1:14:43

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In episode 324 of the Glass and Out Podcast we are heading over to Kassel Germany to catch up with Todd Woodcroft, Head Coach of the Huskies. Currently, in his second season in the DEL2, Germany's second division, he has his squad competing for a second consecutive regular season Championship. Woodcroft is no stranger to members of The Coaches Site…

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York University Head Coach Dan Church: Building better leaders, captain selection and coach-player collaboration 1:18:55

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In episode 323 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're joined by Head Coach of the York University Women's Hockey program, Dan Church. Back in November, Dan joined us for Hockey Calgary's leadership day and presented on shared leadership, specifically how you can build stronger teams through coach-athlete collaboration. Stay tuned for that video coming …

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Sports Scientist Job Fransen: Science of skill acquisition, competence vs confidence training and trusting your intuition 1:15:54

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In episode 322 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome Senior Lecturer at Charles Sturt University Job Fransen. Fransen is also the founder and managing director of SkillACQ, a company that provides skill acquisition support services to high performance sporting organizations, from education and one-on-one mentoring of coaches, specifically in how…

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Charlottetown Islanders Head Coach Jim Hulton: Improving situational awareness, in-game adjustments and people before players 1:23:04

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In episode 321 of the Glass and Out Podcast, Head Coach of the Charlottetown Islanders, Jim Hulton, stops by to chat. Currently in his 11th season as the organization's Head Coach and General Manager, Hulton has enjoyed an incredible career that spans over 30 years. During his tenure with the Islanders, he has been named QMJHL General Manager of th…

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Breaking Burns News: Extra details and reaction after Joe Burns' exit, and a new addition? 30:58

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News is public, sending tongues wagging. We look at both sides of the Joe Burns/Italy impasse and the extra details that have come in, including a final addition to the Azzurri ahead of the T20 World Cup. Hosts: Daniel Beswick and Nick SkinnerBy Emerging Cricket

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Team Canada Assistant Coach Pete DeBoer: Olympic selection process, future of hockey tactics and lessons from being let go 1:00:28

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In episode 320 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're joined by Pete DeBoer, who will be part of Team Canada's coaching staff at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan. With over 1,400 games behind an NHL bench, DeBoer has enjoyed a remarkable coaching journey. And while he hasn't captured the Stanley Cup YET, the level of consistency that his teams hav…

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T20 World Cup 2026 groups and Italy’s missing man (?), Emerging Nations Trophy, Mark Watt and NPL overseas effectiveness + Asia Cup Rising Stars 47:09

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As Associates learn of their T20WC draw, has Italy’s campaign already taken a blow? Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner discuss all the action plus Emerging Women’s Trophy, Mark Watt’s hundred and the NPL + Asia Cup Rising StarsBy Emerging Cricket

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Lloydminster Lancers Head Coach Chris King: Basketball to hockey transition, coaching girls vs boys and shinny creativity 54:28

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In episode 319 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome the focus of our new Shift Change documentary, Head Coach of the Lloydminster Lancers U18 AAA team, Chris King. If you haven't heard the incredible story behind his switch from National Champion basketball coach to youth hockey bench boss, you can check out the first two episodes of Shift Chang…

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Noreau Hockey Founder Maxim Noreau: Elite fundamentals, selling development to parents and the evolution of defencemen 1:15:06

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In episode 318 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're joined by skills coach and TCS Live presenter Maxim Noreau. Noreau enjoyed a tremendous playing career. He played a handful of games in the National Hockey League to kick off a 17-year professional career, mostly in the Swiss National League. He also represented Canada on multiple occasions at the S…

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Ontario Reign Head Coach Andrew Lord: Finding your practice staples, managing uncomfortable conversations and leading an underdog 1:08:45

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In episode 317 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome back Andrew Lord, Head Coach of the AHL's Ontario Reign. Last time we spoke with Lord he was coming off four seasons as both a player and the Head Coach of the Cardiff Devils of the UK Elite Ice Hockey League. Since that conversation his coaching stock has been on the rise. That includes a Sout…

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Sports Innovation Lab CEO Angela Ruggiero: Learning to love adversity, true goal of youth sports and data built on trust 1:14:03

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For episode 316 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome CEO of Sports Innovation Lab Angela Ruggiero. She is best known as a 4x Olympian and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. She was a senior in high school when she played for Team USA and won gold at the 1998 Olympics in Nagano. In 2004 she won the Patty Kaizmeir Award as the top player in colleg…

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Nepal, Oman, UAE claim T20 World Cup spot, proposed ICC changes, Women's Emerging Nations Trophy, League 2 and more! 56:29

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The final line-up for T20 World Cup is set with Nepal, Oman and UAE claiming the last three spots, though Nepal and UAE went on to struggle in League 2 action. There's a new ICC Women's event (Emerging Nations Trophy) on the horizon and the boys wrap up the world of news as well. Hosts: Nick Skinner and Daniel Beswick.…

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Calgary Flames Head Coach Ryan Huska: Breakout principles, the lost art of passing and celebrating your wins 54:15

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In episode 315 of the Glass and Out Podcast we collaborated with Hockey Calgary for their 4th Annual Leadership Day and sat down with Flames Head Coach Ryan Huska. Huska is a good friend of The Coaches Site, having previously joined Glass and Out. He's also presented multiple times at our TCS Live event. This was a special interview complete with d…

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PWHL VP of Hockey Ops Jayna Hefford: PWHL origins, passion for female hockey and collaborative leadership 55:37

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In episode 314 of the Glass and Out Podcast we chat with Hockey Hall of Famer Jayna Hefford, who currently works as the Executive Vice-President of Hockey Operations for the PWHL. As the person who has largely been the face of the league since it's inception in August of 2023, she has played a key role in the growth of female hockey. Her unique bac…

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University of St. Thomas Head Coach Rico Blasi: Playing free, prioritizing human connection and Battle Tuesday 1:08:44

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In episode 313 of the Glass and Out Podcast we visited the University of St. Thomas campus in Minnesota to chat with Tommies Head Coach Rico Blasi. Blasi's coaching career dates back to 1994 with the Wexford Raiders. He would take over the University of Miami (Ohio) program, his alma matter, at the ripe old age of 27 - and would eventually turn the…

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Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin: Team building philosophy, leading Team USA and preserving Minnesota community hockey 42:39

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For episode 312 of the Glass and Out Podcast we had the chance to sit down with Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin at September's TCS Live Minnesota. Bill is of course a two-time Stanley Cup winner as a player and represented the United States at three Olympics. Following his playing career, he joined the Pittsburgh Penguins organziation, eventually lan…

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New Jersey Devils Director of Player Development Meghan Duggan: Developing hockey sense, power of vulnerability and GM aspirations 56:25

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For episode 311 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome Meghan Duggan, Director of Player Development for the New Jersey Devils. While most fans may know her best as the Captain of Team USA, you may soon know her as a possible candidate to become the first woman General Manager in NHL history. Duggan attended the University of Wisconsin, where she …

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Nepal beat West Indies with Andrew Leonard, Namibia and Zimbabwe move to T20 World Cup 2026, USA Cricket shenanigans (again) with Aaman Patel 1:06:20

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A hectic period in the Emerging game and history made! Nepal claim T20I series win as we catch up with Andrew Leonard, Namibia and Zimbabwe qualify for Men's T20 World Cup 2026 plus USA shenanigans with Aaman Patel after USAC's suspension and pathway events on the women's side. Hosts: Nick Skinner and Daniel Beswick.…

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Minnesota Wild Head Coach John Hynes: Designing a practice plan, performance through relationships and betting on yourself 42:25

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For episode 310 of the Glass and Out Podcast we were down in St. Paul for TCS Live Minnesota and had the chance to sit down with Wild Head Coach John Hynes. The coaching conference was in support of the Minnesota Wild Foundation's Skate It Forward initiative. The Wild have a goal to cover the registration fee for every first year player in the stat…

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Penn State University Head Coach Guy Gadowsky: Defined team structure, high-end talent chemistry and battling adversity to the Frozen Four 1:02:18

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In episode 309 of the Glass and Out Podcast we have the pleasure of being joined by Penn State University Head Coach Guy Gadowsky. One could argue that outside of the NHL, no hockey team in the world will receive as much attention as the Nittany Lions this upcoming season. Led by Gadowsky since 2011, the program is coming off its first trip to the …

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Sarnia Sting Head Coach Alan Letang: The next shift after a mistake, balancing physicality and discipline and changing landscape of junior hockey 1:21:35

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In episode 308 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome Alan Letang, the Head Coach of the OHL's Sarnia Sting. Letang is still in the front 9 of his coaching career, and as you'll hear, when he decided that coaching was his chosen career post retirement, he immersed himself in all facets of the job. And it's paid off. After 2.5 seasons as an Assista…

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Henderson Silver Knights Head Coach Ryan Craig: Coaching chemistry, maximizing practice time and competition driving performance 1:17:36

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In episode 307 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're joined by Head Coach of the Henderson Silver Knights Ryan Craig. Craig has had a great run with the Golden Knights organization, including being a member of the coaching staff during their inaugural season that saw them go on a Cinderella run and reach the Stanley Cup Finals. He remained on the staf…

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Big Innings - The Future of College Cricket with Martin Barrett and Sam Dukes 52:39

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Special guests Martin Barrett and Sam Dukes join Nate Hays to discuss their Emerging Cricket article on the potential future of college cricket in the USA. Is the NCAA a possible path, or can cricket help pave the way for new avenues for college sport?By Emerging Cricket

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Seattle Kraken Assistant Coach Jessica Campbell: Building a Cohesive PP, Solving Scoring Slumps and Breaking Barriers 1:28:02

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Welcome back! We kick off Season 9 of the Glass and Out Podcast with episode 306, featuring Seattle Kraken Assistant Coach Jessica Campbell. Campbell is of course getting set for her second season behind an NHL bench, after having the distinction of being the first female to be hired as a full-time NHL coach. The native of Moosomin, Saskatchewan pa…

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Italy's T20 World Cup moment, ICC Conference fallout, Asia-Pacific Champions Trophy, Pearl of Africa and more 1:11:02

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Forza Italy, and four in the EC Pod house this week! Nick Skinner and Tom Grunshaw meet up in the UK, with Daniel Beswick and Tim Cutler in the southern hemisphere wrapping Europe T20 World Cup Qualifying, the ICC Conference and Development Awards (of which Tim was part of both), plus more action on the field around the world!…

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Big Innings - USA Mens 2026 World Cup Selection Discussion 2:04:40

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Aaman and Nate are joined by Peter Della Penna, Zee Zaidi and Brian Walters to discuss USA's potential 2026 T20 World Cup squads. Each panel member picks a 15 man squad with two traveling reserves.By Emerging Cricket

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Best ODI tri-series ever? TRIPLE Super Over T20I? Europe Qualifier intrigue, Canada through, pay disputes, Tim's CEC run and more! 1:09:35

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Treated to more incredible cricket! Tim, Nick and Bes discuss news and events from all five ICC regions, from a triple Super Over tussle and League 2 magnificence, to pay disputes, Canadian T20WC qualification and Tim's run for a spot on the ICC Chief Executives Committee!By Emerging Cricket

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Calgary Flames Assistant Coach Brad Larsen: Leaning on faith, setting the standard and blooming where you're planted 1:12:33

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In episode #305 and finale for season 8, we had the pleasure of being joined by Calgary Flames assistant coach Brad Larsen for a live interview at our TCS Live coaching conference. As a player, the Vernon, BC native won a gold medal with Canada's U18 team, along with back to back golds at the World Junior Championships. He turned pro with the Color…

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Big Innings: MLC 2025 at the Coliseum! Sanjay Krishnamurthi talks home town debut 20:39

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Aaman Patel is joined by San Francisco Unicorns domestic star Sanjay Krishnamurthi. The hometown hero talks about the debut of a Bay Area venue, playing in front of friends for the first time, and his recent performances for USA.By Emerging Cricket

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BUMPER SHOW! League 2 bonanza, Karan KC heroics (again), Retired Out Tactics, T20WC Qualifying and more! 1:30:10

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Bes back, cricket everywhere, and good cricket too! Karan KC proves again he is the Chuck Norris of cricket, Ahmed Raza turns heads though Nepal and Thailand prevail in Asia Women's T20WC Qualifying, an in-depth look at League 2 at the halfway mark and much, MUCH(!) more in this 90 minute special!By Emerging Cricket

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Pittsburgh Penguins Head Coach Dan Muse: Takes no talent, setting high coaching aspirations and creating chaos in practice 1:22:18

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In episode #304, we revisit our conversation from 2022 with Dan Muse, freshly named new Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. At the time of this interview, Muse was Head Coach of with the US National Development Program and prior to that he spent three seasons as an Assistant with the Nashville Predators. He most recently spent two seasons as an …

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Former NHL Head Coach Greg Cronin: The illumination of player development, creating reliable players and forechecking tactics 54:11

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In episode #303, we're joined by former NHL Head Coach and upcoming presenter at June's TCS Live coaching conference Greg Cronin. Cronin was recently let go as the Head Coach of the Anaheim Ducks after spending two seasons with the franchise. He has enjoyed a remarkable and nearly 40 year run as a hockey coach, which began at Colby College and incl…

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Coach of Head Coaches Cody Royle: Coaches are performers, the biggest competitive advantage and three primary leadership skills 35:56

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In episode #302, we revisit one of our best talks from last year's TCS Live coaching conference from Cody Royle. Royle is a coach to some of the most accomplished coaches across multiple sports, along with being the author of three books, The Tough Stuff, Where Others Won't and his latest, Second Set of Eyes. He was a coach himself and has pivoted …

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Big Innings - Big Innings: Pubudu returns, CWCL2 in Florida, USA Women vs Zim, and MLC hype builds 54:25

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In this episode of Big Innings, we break down Pubudu Dassanayake's return as head coach of the USA Men's team ahead of the crucial CWCL2 matches in Florida. We also review the USA Women's showing vs Zimbabwe. Plus, a sneak peek at what's coming in Major League CricketBy Emerging Cricket

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NJ Devils Foundation Executive Director Kate Whitman Annis: Empowering young athletes, team goal setting and learning to explain a drill 1:13:45

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In episode #301, we welcome upcoming presenter at this year's TCS Live and Executive Director of the New Jersey Devils Youth Foundation, Kate Whitman Annis. In her current role with the Devils, she is innovating how professional sports teams engage with their local fan base to raise funds and together, serve those in need in their local community. …

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Women's World Cup Qualifier, Men's U19 EAP, and a global roundup 1:05:10

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Nick is joined by Shounak to discuss the Women's World Cup Qualifier, where Pakistan and Bangladesh qualified ahead of a spirited Scotland and Ireland. Bes sends a review of the men's EAP U19s qualifier, plus there's a roundup of several recent series around the globe.By Emerging Cricket

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LA Kings Director of Goaltending Bill Ranford: Finding a player's foundation, new tools over change and a goalie's unique identity 1:27:54

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In episode #300, we celebrate the milestone with a very special guest: LA Kings Director of Goaltending Bill Ranford. Not only was Ranford one of the original presenters at our TCS Live coaching conference back in 2012, he'll be returning to the stage in June for this year's edition of hockey's premier coaching conference. And top it off, he is the…

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Grizzlys Wolfsburg Head Coach Mike Stewart: Great coaches are thieves, the lost art of passing and adopting Olympic-sized rinks 1:26:07

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In episode #299, we welcome upcoming presenter at this June's TCS Live, Grizzlys Wolfsburg Head Coach Mike Stewart. At the time of this recording, he is currently preparing for his fifth season leading the Grizzlys. He has a unique origin story as a player that includes his mother discovering a loophole that would enable him to enroll at Michigan S…

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University of St. Thomas Head Coach Bethany Brausen: Creating a self-governing culture, leadership myths and every person has a story 1:34:16

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In episode #298, we're joined by Bethany Brausen, Head Coach of the University of St. Thomas Women's program. Brausen just completed her first season with St. Thomas after taking over as interim Head Coach in November and being name full-time coach just a few months later. She is also in the process of completing her PhD in Organizational Leadershi…

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Mike Valley and Justin Goldman: The evolution of goaltending, redefining winning and finding your power within 1:32:32

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In episode #297, we welcome former NHL Goalie Coach Mike Valley and Founder of The Goalie Guild Justin Goldman. The two are good friends who collaborated on the books The Power Within, which includes 3 volumes, and Embracing the Grind. Each book shares personal interviews and stories from the best goaltenders on the planet and provide a guide for a…

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Moorhead High School Head Coach Jon Ammerman: State Championship journey, community-based hockey success and station-based practices 1:10:55

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In episode #296, we welcome Head Coach of the Minnesota High School State Champion Moorhead Spuds, Jon Ammerman. Our team at The Coaches Site had the chance to take in the State Championships in person and boy, did it ever live up to the hype. The Spuds defeated the Stillwater Ponies 7-6 in the culmination of an incredible run by Moorhead. As a bor…

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The Club - new book from Rod Lyall 54:57

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Emerging Cricket's own Rod Lyall has published a book! It's called The Club: Empire, Power and the Governance of World Cricket. So this week, Rod joins Nick to discuss the ICC's history of administration and take a look at some of the issues facing the future of the game. It's a fascinating chat, and patrons get a bonus half-hour extra over on Patr…

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Seattle Kraken Dir. of Player Development Jeff Tambellini: Getting hooked on development, improving processing speed and learning from championship teams 1:10:12

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In episode #295, we chat with Jeff Tambellini, who is the Director of Player Development for the Seattle Kraken. He will be sharing how he develops long-term player development plans for the prospects of the Seattle Kraken at this June's TCS Live. Secure your seat now and see him live in person! The former 1st round pick of the Los Angeles Kings pl…

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Women's qualifier in Argentina, League 2 tri-series in Namibia, and France vs. the Pacific 1:24:54

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In a bumper episode, Nick is joined by not one but three guests to discuss cricket all over the world! In the first segment he chats with Aaman Patel about the women's T20WC qualifier in Argentina, where the USA progressed comfortably ahead of the hosts, Canada and Brazil. Then Shounak Sarker joins to chat about Namibia hosting Canada and Netherlan…

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DB Hockey Factory Founder Daniel Broberg: Developing good posture, players facing adversity and finding the "flow state" 1:11:26

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In episode #294, we welcome back a man who requires no introduction (but we'll give one anyway): Player Development Coach Daniel Broberg. He is the founder of DB Hockey Factory and is regarded as one of the top development coaches in the game,travelling the world extensively to work with players, teams, clubs of all levels, and is sought after by s…

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CENA WANTS TO RUIN WRESTLIG! RAW REVIEW 17:44

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Today i review the 3-24-25 episode of RAW

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NCAA Head Coach Dave Smith: Learning from being let go, evolution of the royal road and following your passion 1:22:26

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In episode #293, we welcome good friend of The Coaches Site, Dave Smith. Two days before we were scheduled to record this podcast he notified us that he had been relieved of his duties as the Head Coach of RPI. Despite that, he agreed to join the pod with his only request being that we focus on the future and the positive experiences he enjoyed dur…

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HEEL CENA! RAW REVIEW 3/17/25 21:17

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Today i review the 3/17/25 episode of monday night raw

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AND NEW!!! SMACKDOWN LETS TALK 22:24

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Today i discuss the 3/14/25 episode of smackdown

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Tappara Head Coach Rikard Grönborg: Always choosing the challenge, encouraging decision making and failure over cowardice 1:24:44

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In episode #292, we welcome Tappara Head Coach Rikard Grönborg. Last time we spoke with Grönborg, he and the Swedish National team were coming off back-to-back Gold medals at the World Championships, while he was also preparing to speak at TCS Live in 2019. His presentation on the evolution of coaching and player development in Sweden is a must wat…