On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with hockey expert Jack Han to talk his book Hockey Tactics 2026.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we dive down the rabbit hole of common issues moving up and level of play.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Physical development
• Mental Safety
• Playing in the future vs present
• Receiving and giving heavy passes
• Pivoting for defensemen
• Puck management

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Barry Jones of NRG Hockey. Barry is a hockey coach (inline, street, and ice) out of Perth, Australia.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Finding mentors and resources while being off the traditional hockey scene
• Coaching evolution into Non-Linear methods
• Training design via Gamifying and bringing problems to be solved
• Importance of psychological safety in learning
• Exploratory learning and self-organization
• Being a hockey incubator for all
• Benefits of taking away player's best asset within problem solving

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Val Hannahs, Registered Dietitian with Bachelor in Medical Dietetics... and hockey mom!

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Hydration routines
• 4-2-1 Pre-Game Nutrition
• How to fuel ahead of games
• How to fuel during games
• How to fuel after games to maximize recovery and other goals
• Sweat rates and electrolyte loss rates
• Creating good nutrition habits and environments
• Avoiding cramping

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Kabir Bubna, coaching expert and PhD candidate with research Interests in Skill Acquisition, Coaching Practice, Talent & Coach Development

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Linking science & research to practical application
• Self-Determination Theory (SDT) - Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness
• 4 Pillar of Development (1) Game skills, (2) Life skills, (3) Psychological skills, and (4) Social skills
• Finding the dynamic between driving the bus vs giving away the wheel for players to drive instead of the coach.
• "U-Shaped" amount of variability on the skill continuum
• Attunement within skill acquisition
• Benefits of switching positions or roles
• How to coach coaches how to coach effectively
• Coach communication - amount of questions vs instructions
• Rate limitors to acquisition of talents

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Nick Smallridge to talk advanced coaching topics in a 3 part series.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Why coaches implements systems and concepts... when those are helpful vs harmful
• Player Autonomy in Coaching
• Adaptive Coaching for Player Development
• Common coaching errors
• Forcing learning rather than designing learning
• Questioning players care or focus
• Breaking player's attention rather than guiding attention to relevant information
• Being a good learner to soak up the great learning environments coaches create
  • Accureate self-assessment
  • Willingness to fail
  • Non-Judgemental
  • Intentional
• Feedback as a gift

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Nick Smallridge to talk advanced coaching topics in a 3 part series.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Amplifying Error in Coaching... The effects of having players exaggerating their mistakes and poor behavior
• Finding athletic feel
• How to solve your team's bad habits (eg. don't work together well)
• Attuning players to their playing environment
• How to play quick/fast
• Knowledge of the game vs knowledge in the game.
• Holistic coaching cues
• Deliberate learning from other positions and opponenets
• Technical and Tactical Empathy

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On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Nick Smallridge to talk advanced coaching topics in a 3 part series.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:

• Reset rituals and mindset visualizations.
• Optimal arousal state
• Falling to standards rather than rising to the occasion
• Creating pressure/stakes at practice
• Giving up control as a coach to enhance player learning environments
• Self-Determination Theory
• What if the coach wants it more than the players?

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