In episode #225, we welcome two-time presenter at TCS Live, Paul Boutilier.
He has worn a lot of hats during his career, but currently works as a Defenceman Specialist, consulting with approximately 40 defenceman, several of whom are current NHL super stars through his company, the 44 Second group.
As you'll find out in this episode, you'll be hard-pressed to find someone who has thought as much about playing defence as Paul has.
Listen as shares his methods for improving a Dman's posture, why the funnel approach to defending should be flipped, and the importance of helping players understand concepts by writing it down.
San Jose Sharks Assistant Coach Ryan Warsofsky: Managing stress, process for avoiding negativity and practice habits becoming game reality
Princeton University Head Coach Ben Syer: Positive peer pressure, finding a player's "wow" factor and not jumping ship
Omaha Lancers Head Coach Lennie Childs: Bringing the juice, standing with your players and coaching the generation of "me"
The Coaches Site's Kelvin Cech: Having a growth mindset, lessons from Barry Trotz and rejoining TCS
PWHL Ottawa Head Coach Carla MacLeod: The privilege of coaching, 4 ingredients for success and strategies for building relationships
Nashville Predators Skills Coach Sébastien Bordeleau: Developing instinct, utilizing small area games and growth of hockey in Nashville
Seven-Time Stanley Cup Champion Barry Smith: Developing hockey sense, learning from Scotty Bowman and creating player identities
Saskatoon Blades Head Coach Brennan Sonne: Stopping Connor Bedard, making the right decision and defence through compete
Austrian National Team U20 Head Coach Philipp Pinter: Setting yourself on fire, being your authentic self and being an active listener
USHL Vice-President of Hockey Operations Ian Gentile: Mental wellness of players, encouraging multi-sport athletes and USHL growth
Boston University Head Coach Tara Watchorn: Efficient line changes, players leading their own careers and impact of the PWHL
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Coach of Head Coaches Cody Royle: The craft of coaching, teams become their leaders and overcoming fear
Hockey Developpement Founder Alexandre Chénier: Connecting skills, person before the player and optimizing pass receptions
WCHA Director of Player Development Tyler Dittmer: 8 ways to develop skills, fuelling players at practice and creating a lethal shot
Czech Knights GM Adam Jonak: Building creative confidence, encouraging decision making and finding the purpose of every drill
Total Package Hockey London Director Kevin Galerno: Improving decision making, variable training and getting through scoring draughts
Power Skating Coach Jill Plandowski: Skating misconceptions, the prime age for improving skating and playing with freedom of thought
University of Michigan Head Coach Brandon Naurato: Good dudes only, growth through failure and showing players the real you
University of North Dakota Athletic Trainer Mark Poolman: Youth training tips, why sleep is key and dealing with stress as a coach
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