• Interview W/ Herberts Zeibots
    Nov 18 2024

    Welcome to Season 3, Episode 4 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew do a deep dive into the Hockey journey of Herberts Zeibots.

    In their first long form interview since the Hockey Advisor series last winter, Trevor and Andrew discuss with Herberts the differences he has seen coaching in his native country of Latvia vs what he has seen as a coach in the United States. Herberts talks about his youth career in Latvia, his journey to play Junior Hockey in the US, then his return to Eastern Europe to attend College and Play Professionally in Latvia and Estonia. Other topics the guys discuss are:

    • What Youth Practices look like in Europe vs the US
    • Are kids and parents different from country to country?
    • Funny US Billet Story
    • The Latvian Hero Award
    • and much more...

    The guys finish the episode off with a preview of some upcoming episodes.

    Pick up your copy today- The Hockey Planner: A Year by Year Plan to Assist You on Your Hockey Coaching Journey: From Learn to Play to Junior Hockey: Trimble, Andrew: 9781963743388: Amazon.com: Books

    Follow the guys on Twitter-

    @AndrewTrimble7

    @TDC_Hockey

    @TheHockeyFocus

    Also, sign up for Coach Trimble's Daily Hockey Newsletter:

    https://andrewtrimble.substack.com/

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    45 mins
  • Atlantic District & New Jersey Hockey
    Oct 23 2024

    Welcome to Season 3, Episode 3 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew discuss recent happenings in the Youth and Junior Hockey world!

    The guys then dive into their interview with Adam Houli, the GM/Head Coach/ Co-Owner for the New Jersey 87s. Houli and the crew get into a long discussion about USA Hockey's Atlantic District and hockey in New Jersey, including the Pros and Cons and recent changes in the mid-Atlantic landscape. He also discusses with Trevor and Andrew what amateur Hockey looks like and things he'd like to see change for the betterment of the player experience. Other topics the guys discuss are:

    • Gym Class
    • "I'm a Hockey Director" and some of the hockey-related videos swirling around the Twitter Universe
    • Player Releases
    • and much more...

    The guys finish the episode off with a long discussion about modern players and playing for good coaches who can teach you life skills.

    Pick up your copy today- The Hockey Planner: A Year by Year Plan to Assist You on Your Hockey Coaching Journey: From Learn to Play to Junior Hockey: Trimble, Andrew: 9781963743388: Amazon.com: Books

    Follow the guys on Twitter-

    @AndrewTrimble7

    @TDC_Hockey

    @TheHockeyFocus

    Also, sign up for Coach Trimble's Daily Hockey Newsletter:

    https://andrewtrimble.substack.com/

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • What Is The State Of Junior Hockey?
    Oct 9 2024

    Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew discuss their season start in both the Youth and Junior Hockey world as well as much, much, more about the current state of Jr hockey!

    The guys then dive into their interview with Joey Recktenwald, the GM/Head Coach/ Owner for the Columbus Mavericks of the USPHL. Recktenwald, lays out how following Columbus' difficult season last year, how he was able to build and recruit a team that has started the season so strong and with so much optimism. He discusses with Trevor and Andrew also what the future of Jr Hockey looks like for teams and organizations at the EHL/ USPHL level, and how new the leadership in the USPHL has greatly affected the performance of the league. Other topics the guys discuss are:

    • Neck guard stories
    • The potential impact of the CHL on US Jr Hockey
    • Early results in NCDC Free vs NCDC Pay to Play
    • and much more...

    The guys finish the episode off with season predictions from Coach Trevor and Coach Trimble regarding their favorite NHL franchises, the Chicago Blackhawks and the New Jersey Devils .

    Pick up your copy today- The Hockey Planner: A Year by Year Plan to Assist You on Your Hockey Coaching Journey: From Learn to Play to Junior Hockey: Trimble, Andrew: 9781963743388: Amazon.com: Books

    Follow the guys on Twitter-

    @AndrewTrimble7

    @TDC_Hockey

    @TheHockeyFocus

    Also, sign up for Coach Trimble's Daily Hockey Newsletter:

    https://andrewtrimble.substack.com/

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand we're back! Season 3!!!!
    Sep 11 2024

    Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew return from a break in August to discuss recent happenings and the start of the 2024-25 Hockey season!

    They dive into several topics but focus much of the episode on preparation for the 2024-25 season. What are some of the challenges you face as a coach? As an administrator in a program? How can you develop a road map for your teams and what are some challenges you face from parents, players and more. How can you best navigate these difficulties? Other topics the guys discuss are:

    • USA Hockey's mandates and challenges programs face regarding practice-to-game ratios
    • Season Planning and mapping out the curriculum for your teams
    • 2024-25 Resolutions
    • and much more...

    The guys finish the episode off with a trivia contest from Coach Trevor with winners getting a copy of Coach Trimble's New Book "The Hockey Planner".

    Pick up your copy today- The Hockey Planner: A Year by Year Plan to Assist You on Your Hockey Coaching Journey: From Learn to Play to Junior Hockey: Trimble, Andrew: 9781963743388: Amazon.com: Books

    Follow the guys on Twitter-

    @AndrewTrimble7

    @TDC_Hockey

    @TheHockeyFocus

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Building A Women's NCAA Hockey Program w/ University of Michigan Head Coach Jenna Trubiano
    Jul 30 2024

    Welcome to Season 2, Episode 16 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew discuss their summer in both the Youth and Junior Hockey world as well as much, much, more!

    The guys then dive into their interview with Jenna Trubiano, the Head Coach for the University of Michigan Women's Hockey team. Trubiano, a former player and student for the Wolverines, discusses her journey from player to Head Coach and the process for Michigan to elevate their status from ACHA Division 1 to NCAA Division 1 women's hockey. She discusses with Trevor and Andrew some of her coaching, recruiting, marketing, building, and all the work it takes to be successful at this level as they attempt to become an official Varsity Program. Other topics the guys discuss are:

    • Start of the Season for Youth Hockey on the East Coast versus the Mid-West
    • Baseball Fights vs Hockey Fights
    • Success Stories of Programs making the ACHA to NCAA jump
    • and much more...

    The guys finish the episode off with a trivia contest from Coach Trevor with winners getting a copy of Coach Trimble's New Book "The Hockey Planner".

    Pick up your copy today- The Hockey Planner: A Year by Year Plan to Assist You on Your Hockey Coaching Journey: From Learn to Play to Junior Hockey: Trimble, Andrew: 9781963743388: Amazon.com: Books

    Follow the guys on Twitter-

    @AndrewTrimble7

    @TDC_Hockey

    @TheHockeyFocus

    Also, sign up for Coach Trimble's Daily Hockey Newsletter:

    https://andrewtrimble.substack.com/

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • EHL/NCDC Fallout and Understanding Hockey Hacks 2.0 w/ Mason Hackel
    Jul 15 2024

    Welcome to Season 2, Episode 15 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew update us after a few weeks off from recording, and after several big changes in the Junior Hockey world.

    The guys then dive into their interview with Mason Hackel, a young coach who has been getting a lot of attention online. Hackel, whose Instagram page "Hockey Hacks by Train 2.0", has over 9000 followers in 7 short months, joins Trevor and Andrew in a discussion that covers a wide range of topics from Player Development to Youth and Junior Hockey to Athletic Training. He discusses with Trevor and Andrew some of his philosophies, core concepts, and his playing experience. Other topics the guys discuss are:

    • Coach Trevor's Power Skating Drop-Ins
    • The Departure of 3 teams from the EHL to the NCDC
    • Tier II Pay-to-Play Jr Hockey
    • and much more...

    The guys finish the episode off with a discussion of Coach Trimble's New Book "The Hockey Planner"

    Pick up your copy today- The Hockey Planner: A Year by Year Plan to Assist You on Your Hockey Coaching Journey: From Learn to Play to Junior Hockey: Trimble, Andrew: 9781963743388: Amazon.com: Books

    Follow the guys on Twitter-

    @AndrewTrimble7

    @TDC_Hockey

    @TheHockeyFocus

    Also, sign up for Coach Trimble's Daily Hockey Newsletter:

    https://andrewtrimble.substack.com/

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Working With The Pro's W/ Jon Lounsbury
    Jun 11 2024

    Welcome to Season 2, Episode 14 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew update us on spring and summer hockey, the Stanley Cup Finals, and much more.

    The guys then dive into Player Development and Working with Professional Athletes. Coach Jon Lounsbury, of the Oates Sports Group, joins Trevor and Andrew in a discussion that covers a wide range of topics from Player Development to Youth and Girls Hockey. Coach Lounsbury has coached at the Prep, Junior, and NCAA Division 1 levels before working with Professional athletes and the Oates Sports Group. He discusses with Trevor and Andrew some of his philosophies, concepts the Pros want to work on, and their summer training regimen. Other topics the guys discuss are:

    • Coach Trevor's Spring Hockey and Training in Coach Trimble's garage
    • Girls Field Hockey Story
    • Stanley Cup Finals Preview
    • and much more...

    The guys finish the episode off with their "Top NHL Players Who Never Won A Cup"

    Follow the guys on Twitter-

    @AndrewTrimble7

    @TDC_Hockey

    @TheHockeyFocus

    Also, sign up for Coach Trimble's Daily Hockey Newsletter:

    https://andrewtrimble.substack.com/

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Sharpening Your Coaching Skills W/ Pete Kamman of Elevated Hockey
    May 21 2024

    Welcome to Season 2, Episode 13 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew jump into their first conversation after a brief hiatus and explore some NHL Playoff Hockey, recent travels, and much more.

    The guys then dive into the topic of Coaching the Coaches, and the importance of improving your coaching skills in the offseason. Coach Pete Kamman, the Executive Director of Montana Amateur Hockey, joins Trevor and Andrew in a discussion about how to develop coaches within USA Hockey, and the skills coaches can acquire in the offseason. Coach Pete is also the Head Coach for Montana State University, and with his company Elevated Hockey, and he discusses with Trevor and Andrew some of his favorite coaching books, his experience running USA Hockey Coaching Seminars and much more. Other topics the guys discuss are:

    • Spring Hockey and Recent Travels
    • Interacting with Coaches at Showcases and Seminars
    • David Pastrnak & Matthew Tkachuk fight
    • Podcasts & Youtube
    • and much more...

    The guys finish the episode off with their "Top 3 Favorite Coaches of All Time"

    Check out Pete Kamman's online site for more info on some of his outstanding programs:

    - Hockey Training : Elevated Hockey

    Follow the guys on Twitter-

    @AndrewTrimble7

    @TDC_Hockey

    @TheHockeyFocus

    Also, sign up for Coach Trimble's Daily Hockey Newsletter:

    https://andrewtrimble.substack.com/

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    1 hr and 18 mins