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Sharpening Your Edge

CV3
Hockey
Women's Hockey
CV3 Hockey Development
Concussions
Trailer Park Sports Network
Youth Sports Culture
Mental Health
Youth Hockey
Hockey Development
USA Hockey
Resilience
Total Empowerment Training
Tony Cosenza
Return To Play
Parasports
Delaware
Hockey Think Tank
Leadership
Pens Elite
Premier Ice Prospects (PIP)

Welcome to Sharpening Your Edge — the ultimate deep dive into the world of hockey, where we go beyond the ice. Chuck Verdolino, founder and lead instructor at CV3 Hockey Development. I played Tier 1 hockey through 18 on Long Island, competed at the USA Hockey Select 15 National Camp, captained my high school team to a New York State Championship appearance, and later served as a GM in pro hockey. ... more

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Latest Episodes

We sat down with Jeff Lovecchio to discuss the mindset that has shaped both his hockey career and his life: “Give More, Be More.”

From earning a spot in the Boston Bruins organization to building one of the most impactful player development programs... more

Are you caught in the "frenzy" of youth hockey? Lindsay Tilley joins us to debunk the biggest misconceptions about skating development—including why there are no "one-lesson fixes". Lindsay shares her empathetic approach to coaching as a "hockey mom"... more

The Trailblazer’s Roadmap

How do you go from starting a local 12U team to scouting for the PWHL? In this episode, we sit down with Kathy Pippy, a pioneer who helped build the Pens Elite Girls Program and founded Premier Ice Prospects (PIP). Kathy sh... more

What does true greatness look like beyond fame and success? In this powerful episode, Dr. Murray Howe shares the deeply personal story behind his book Nine Lessons I Learned from My Father. More than a memoir, this conversation reveals timeless lesso... more

Hockey development expert Topher Scott dives deep into the importance of resilience for young athletes. In a world where youth sports are becoming more intense and competitive, he explains why learning how to handle setbacks, pressure, and failure ma... more

Everyone Has Their Own Path

In this episode of Sharpening Your Edge, Craig Desjarlais breaks down one of the most misunderstood truths in youth hockey development: there is no single roadmap to success. From growing up in Windsor, Ontario, to playin... more

“We’re all standing at crossroads.” The question is—what path will you choose? In this episode, Kaleb Dahlgren reflects on loss, recovery, and the mindset that helped him rebuild his life. His message is simple and powerful: you can’t always control ... more

From outdoor rinks in Ontario to leading one of the fastest-growing professional leagues in sports, Greg Fargo breaks down what truly matters in player development. This episode explores recruiting myths, competitive mindset, and why identity matters... more

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Recent Guests

Kathy Pippy
Pips Elite founder, elite experiences and exposure camps for girls, VP Girls Hockey Ops for Premier Ice Prospects, head scout of the Vancouver Goldeneyes (PWHL)
Premier Ice Prospects (PIP), Vancouver Goldeneyes (PWHL)
Episode: It’s About Building Something”— Redefining Development and Creating a Lasting Legacy in Women’s Hockey with Kathy Pippy.
Dr. Murray Howe
Author, doctor, keynote speaker, youngest son of Gordie Howe
Toledo Radiology Associates; Promedica Health System; University of Toledo Medical Center
Episode: Exploring the Legacy of Gordie Howe: Life Lessons from his son Dr. Murray Howe
Topher Scott
Former D1 player, D1 coach, hockey director, co-host of Hockey Think Tank
Hockey Think Tank
Episode: Resilience Isn’t Something You’re Born With — It’s Something You Build with Topher "Toph" Scott
Craig DeJarlis
Hockey Director for the Loudoun Knights Tier 2 Hockey Club; Director of Player Development for the Washington Little Caps Tier 1 Hockey Club; involved with Total Package Hockey (TPH) in Virginia
Loudoun Knights, Washington Little Caps, TPH Virginia
Episode: There’s No Textbook for the Direct Path”: Craig Desjarlais on Hockey Development
Kaleb Dahlgren
Survivor of the Humboldt Broncos tragedy, best-selling author, mental wellness advocate, and chiropractor
Self-employed / Chiropractor
Episode: "We're All Survivors of Something-- Choose the Harder Path, That's Where Growth Lives." A Conversation with Dr. Kaleb Dahlgren
Greg Fargo
Head coach of the New York Sirens (PWHL)
New York Sirens
Episode: This Is a Really Special Time for Women’s Hockey: New York Sirens Head Coach Greg Fargo
Anthony Morando
Strength and conditioning coach with deep experience in hockey and collegiate sports
Elite S&C Coach/Performance professional
Episode: Confidence Comes From the Work You Put In: Insight from Elite S&C Coach Anthony Morando
Chase Fuchs
Head US scout for the Red Deer Rebels (WHL) and Founder/Head Coach of Kinetic Hockey
Kinetic Hockey, Red Deer Rebels
Episode: What Scouts Really Look For: Inside the Mind of WHL Scout Chase Fuchs
Monique Lamoureux-Morando
Retired American ice hockey standout; USA Hockey Hall of Famer; Olympic gold medalist
USA Hockey
Episode: Practice How You Play: From pond hockey to Olympic gold with Monique Lamoureux-Morando

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Chuck Verdolino
Host of Sharpening Your Edge, CV3 Hockey Development
Erik Melanson
Co-host, hockey coach and player with military background

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Unveiling the Journey: Jackson Cole's Developmental Path to National Championship Glory
Q: What is your definition of development?
Development means maturity in all senses—mentally and physically—leading to self-awareness, humility, and ownership of one's own success.
Unveiling the Journey: Jackson Cole's Developmental Path to National Championship Glory
Q: What were some key lessons or habits that shaped your development early on after you fell in love with goaltending?
A focus on speed and athleticism early on, with side drills to improve skating; later, understanding that maturity and mental preparation were as important as raw skill.
You Can’t Out-Train a Bad Diet: Performance Nutrition That Actually Works
Q: What does being a tactical athlete mean and how does it relate to nutrition?
Barringer defines tactical athletes as anyone who relies on their body to earn a living—police, firefighters, military—so fueling should mirror performance nutrition but account for variable environments and stress.
There’s No Textbook for the Direct Path”: Craig Desjarlais on Hockey Development
Q: What makes the TPH Academy model different from traditional skills coaching?
The academy functions as a school for student-athletes with academics, a structured daily routine, and integrated athletic development, including on-ice, gym, and team practices, designed to support long-term development and education.
There’s No Textbook for the Direct Path”: Craig Desjarlais on Hockey Development
Q: How do you evaluate a coach when bringing someone into the TPH Virginia program?
Candidates should be professional, good communicators with parents and players, strong hockey knowledge, leadership and mentorship abilities, and a mindset focused on developing kids rather than just winning games.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sharpening Your Edge

What is Sharpening Your Edge about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the human side of hockey—development, leadership, culture, and performance—through candid conversations with coaches, trainers, scouts, and performers across youth, college, and professional levels. Episodes frequently explore pathways for players, the evolution of girls' and women's hockey, resilience in the face of adversity, and practical guidance for parents, players, and coaches. Guests often bring deep hands-on experience in program development, athletic training, nutrition, mental performance, and scouting, yielding actionable takeaways on building sustainable habits, effective culture, and long-term growth in sport. A notable strength is the blend of high-performance insights with personal narratives, family dyn... more

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