Glass and Out

In episode 334 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome Wacey Rabbit, Assistant Coach of the WHL's Vancouver Giants. Rabbit was recently inducted into the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame. A proud member of the Kainai First Nation, also known as the Blood Tribe, located in Southern Alberta, he has been intentional in providing kids from Indigenous communities inspiration by using the game of hockey to teach life skills that will empower them away from the rink. After a playing career that saw him capture the 2006 Memorial Cup with the Giants and a pro career that spanned 14 seasons and multiple continents, Rabbit started his coaching journey as an assistant coach with the BCHL's Alberni Valley Bulldogs. That would be followed by a move back to his former junior team, the Saskatoon Blades, for three years, and finally this season a return to the Vancouver Giants. Listen as he shares how he's using his Indigenous roots and sobriety to inspire the next generation, leadership lessons from growing up in a rodeo family, and what it takes to develop grit in a player's game. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ehoh-1_Iz2k Secure your TCS Live ticket: https://thecoachessitelive.com/ Download the TCS app: https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Hudl: hudl.com/tcs Biosteel: BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout

Dave King, legendary international hockey coach and IIHF Hall of Famer; Clint Hurdle, longtime MLB manager and hitting developer. They compare analytics and instinct, share how they make split-second in-game decisions, discuss player development across cultures, and reveal how leadership, dressing-room chemistry, and coaching staff choices shape team performance.

In episode 334 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're pleased to be joined by Matt Mueller, Hudl's Chief Operating Office. If you're a member of The Coaches Site or have attended one of our events, then you are likely aware that we, as in The Coaches Site, are proud partners with Hudl. Their sports technology software, video capture and data insights helps coaches, athletes, teams and organizations succeed at every level. Today in hockey, Hudl serves coaches of all levels. From grassroots coaches all the way to the National Hockey League where 19 of the 32 teams rely on Hudl to provide them transparency into all facets of their team's performance. Mueller has been with Hudl since day one and has worn many different hats during his time with the company. He started as a Software Engineer and then became the company's first Support Manager. Mueller built Hudl's global sales, marketing and operations teams, and eventually became the General Manager of Hudl's core subscription business, Coaching Tools. In his current role, Mueller is focused on helping Hudl build and achieve its long-term strategies and overall, enhancing the experience enjoyed by coaches and athletes. Listen as he shares the origins story of the company, why you have to be ruthless with team culture and Hudl's goal of making every athlete get their shot. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1grgL03sJ24 Secure your TCS Live ticket: https://thecoachessitelive.com/ Download the TCS app: https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Hudl: hudl.com/tcs Biosteel: BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout

Scotty Bowman, legendary coach with nine Stanley Cups and NHL’s wins leader, shares hockey history and coaching lore. He recalls Forum nights, Dick Irvin practice drills, adapting tactics across eras, integrating Russian players, and rule changes that shaped today’s fast game. Short, vivid stories and practical practice tips bring old-school wisdom to modern strategy.

In episode 332 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're joined by Head Coach of the St. Norbert College Green Knights, Tim Coghlin. Over the past 32 seasons, Coghlin has turned the St. Norbert hockey program into one of the finest college hockey programs in the country. During that time, the Green Knights have appeared in 21 NCAA DIII tournaments, captured five national titles, and posted over 700 wins, making Coghlin the all-time wins leader at the DIII level. In addition to leading a model program, former players can be found making an impact in their respective fields and communities. That includes reigning Jack Adams Award winner and head coach of the Washington Capitals, Spencer Carberry. Listen as he shares why successful teams have noisy benches, why creating offence starts with defensive structure, and the responsiblity that college coaches have to their players' parents. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MW31RYpe_pg Secure your TCS Live ticket: https://thecoachessitelive.com/ Download the TCS app: https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel: BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl: hudl.com/tcs

In episode 331 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome an old friend back in Utah Grizzlies Head Coach John Becanic. He was a contributor for The Coaches Site pre-COVID and also presented twice at TCS Live. You can check out his presentations on developing hcokey IQ and defending a 5 on 6 situation now on The Coaches Site. Becanic has over 40 years of coaching experience, with time spent in the OHL, WHL, NAHL, and now ECHL. The longest tenure with a team was from 2003-2009 with the WHL's Everett Silvertips, where he coached with the legendary Kevin Constantine. As you'll hear he has a ton of hockey knowledge to share, with a focus on improving and developing a player's habits and hockey IQ. Listen as he shares why hockey IQ is about transitional skating and thinking, the two keys to playing defensive hockey, and why everthing goes back to a player's habits. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LcZZt78Fm6A Download the TCS app: https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel: BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl: hudl.com/tcs

In episode 330 of the Glass and Out Podcast we revisit one of our favourite talks from last year's TCS Live conference. Cleveland Browns Assistant GM Catherine Hickman took to the stage to deliver a powerful keynote address: Leveraging Human Capital: The Formula to Winning in Sport. Hickman is a Canadian woman who grew up speaking French. With this in mind, and considering there are only 32 franchises in the league and limited roles available, her rise through the football ranks to become the sport's highest ranking female executive has been remarkable, and well-earned. She is originally from Montreal and practiced as a corporate tax attorney before pivoting into a career in football, her dream growing up. In 2015 she took on an internship with the CFL's Montreal Allouetes and the rest as they say is history. Prior to joining the Browns, Hickman spent 4 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, working under two time Super Bowl Champion and Executive of the Year, Howie Roseman. You can watch the video of her presentation now on The Coaches Site. Not a member? Start your 30 day free trial today! Listen as she shares the importance of standards over rules, the difference between culture fit vs add, and how to lead from the middle. Download the TCS app: https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel: BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl: hudl.com/tcs

In episode 329 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome friend and Coaches Site collaborator, skating coach Victor Kraatz. With the Olympics being top of mind, we reflect on Kraatz's experience on the world stage and discuss the evolution of skating as he is over a decade into his journey as a skating coach. Kraatz and his partner Shae-Lynn Bourne dominated ice-dancing in Canada, winning 10 national titles during their 13 year skating partnership, participating in 3 Olympic games and in 2003 captured the ice-dance World Championship. Today, he spends time on the ice with some of hockey's top talents and is in a constant state of finding new ways to elevate how his students perform on the ice. We developed a skating course with Kraatz that provides you with all the fundamental skills, drills, progressions, and teaching points. It will ensure that you're equipped with the knowledge to develop your players to their full skating potential. Check it out here. Listen as he shares Olympic memories, the evolution of hockey training and how to improve skating fundamentals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sfK9ACA1au0 Download the TCS app: https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel: BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl: hudl.com/tcs

In episode 328 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're celebrating the career of one hockey's greats by taking a look back at our interview with Barry Trotz from 2022. Trotz just announced that he will be stepping down from his role as GM of the Nashville Predators and retiring from a remarkable career in hockey. The Stanley Cup champion currently sits in 5th place for most coaching wins in NHL history and will no doubt hear his name called for the Hall of Fame in the near future. This is definitely one of our favourite Glass and Out interviews. He drops a ton of coaching knowledge that you're going to want to hear. Listen as he shares how he evolved as coach over his career, the importance of making the game fun at every level, and why the coaching community needs to built on collaboration. Download the TCS app: https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel: BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl: hudl.com/tcs

In episode 327 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome back Head Coach of the Wheeling Nailers, Ryan Papaioannou. With The Coaches Site and Glass and Out, one of the cool aspects is we get to touch base with coaches during the various chapters of their journey as they climb their way up the coaching ladder. We first connected with Papaioannou during his time with the AJHL's Brooks Bandits. Under his leadership the Bandits captured seven AJHL Championships, one BCHL Championship (the Bandits joined the BCHL in advance of last season), and four National Championships at the Jr A level in Canada. At the beginning of this season Papaioannou was hired by the Pittsburgh Penguins organization to coach their ECHL affiliate in Wheeling. Currently, the Nailers are tied for 5th overall in the ECHL standings. More than anything, Ryan's successful transition from tier 2 hockey to the professional ranks is a signal that leadership and the ability to develop a winning culture matters more than what level you've coached at. Listen as he shares why being adaptable is crucial in the ECHL, the importance of deception in elite players, and why winning breeds development. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6iegOCLdYIc Download the TCS app: https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel: BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl: hudl.com/tcs