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The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation

USA Hockey
Hockey
Player Development
USA Hockey
Youth Sports
Youth Hockey
NHL
Chicago Mission
Ice Hockey
Coaching
Goaltending
Sports Psychology
Youth Development
Constraints Led Approach
Transformational Coaching
Leadership Development
Culver Academy
Youth Sports Coaching
On-Ice Awareness
Scanning
Hockey Sense

The USA Hockey Podcast brings powerful and engaging interviews from ice hockey and youth sports and development to your ears. Follow along as we provide informative interviews that will benefit players, coaches, and parents.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of the USA Hockey Podcast, host Zack Nowak sits down with Bill Kangas, head coach at NCAA Division III Williams College and one of the longest tenured coaches in college hockey.

Coach Kangas reflects on more than four decades behind ... more

Former NHL defenseman Alex Biega joins the USA Hockey Podcast to share his journey through youth hockey, multi-sport participation, college hockey at Harvard, and the perseverance required to earn, and sustain, a career in the NHL. In this episode, A... more

In this episode of the USA Hockey Podcast, former NHL player Ryan Suter shares his journey from youth hockey in Madison, Wisconsin, to playing in the NHL and representing the USA on the international stage. He discusses the importance of foundational... more

In this episode of the USA Hockey Podcast, host Zack Nowak engages with Dr. Julia Cawthra of the USOPC and Abby Woodford of USA Hockey to explore the critical role of mental health and performance psychology in sports. They discuss their personal jou... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Kangas
Current head coach Williams College
Williams College
Episode: #55 Why Relationships Matter Most in Coaching with Bill Kangas
Alex Biega
Former NHL player and current youth hockey coach
Episode: #54 Preparation, Perseverance, and Performance with Alex Biega
Nick Fohr
Head coach of the US National Under 18 Team with USA Hockey's NTDP program.
USA Hockey
Episode: #51 Player Development Through NTDP with Nick Fohr
Derek Read
Manager of Education and Player Development for the Blue Jackets Hockey League
Blue Jackets Hockey League
Episode: #45 Vierumäki: Sport Institute of Finland and its Impacts on Coaching with Derek Read
Kenny McGinley
President of Arizona High School Hockey Association and coach developer with Rocky Mountain District.
Arizona High School Hockey Association
Episode: #44 Driving Excellence: Arizona High School Hockey Association
Dr. Brady Flachs
Professor at the School of Education for Ferris State and youth sports coach.
Ferris State University
Episode: #42 Supporting Every Skater (Pt. 1): Common Errors with Dr. Brady Flachs
Gillian Jackson
Neighborhood leader and senior coordinator at the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation
Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation
Episode: #33 Hockey Saved My Life with Gillian Jackson
Jean Cote
A professor and researcher in the areas of children in sport coaching, sport expertise, and positive youth development.
Queens University
Episode: #32 Transformational Coaching with Jean Cote
John Lind
Head of Education and Research for the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation
Swedish Ice Hockey Federation
Episode: #31 Who Reaches the NHL with John Lind

Host

Zack Nowak
Host of The USA Hockey Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value guests with high-level experience in hockey and youth sports.
Fans praise practical coaching tips and real-world athlete development stories.
Many reviews highlight actionable insights for parents, coaches, and players.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#214
United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#73
United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#155
France/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#46
Brazil/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#76
South Korea/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#84
Denmark/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

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#54 Preparation, Perseverance, and Performance with Alex Biega
Q: What's one piece of advice that you wish you would have known early on in your life that you know now that you could give to any youth player looking to, as you said, kind of achieve their dreams?
Don't worry about distractions and focus on your love for the game, because everyone has a different developmental path.
#54 Preparation, Perseverance, and Performance with Alex Biega
Q: What are some outcomes that you hope that when they leave you as a coach that they've developed?
Athletes should learn valuable life skills, develop character, and understand that hard work and dedication can lead them to success in any field.
#53 First Passes and Walking the Line With Ryan Suter
Q: What do you think are the things that separate players from those young levels to develop all the way up to the highest levels?
Dedication is crucial; it's easy to be distracted nowadays and those who make it tend to have fewer distractions in their lives.
#53 First Passes and Walking the Line With Ryan Suter
Q: What was the experience like with the National Team Development Program?
It was an awesome experience with great memories and good coaching, which helped me get to where I made it to.
#53 First Passes and Walking the Line With Ryan Suter
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about your experiences at Culver Military Academy? What was that experience like?
Moving away for the first time, you have to figure out quick how to grow up and mature and kind of be off on your own. It was a great experience, a lot of good stories.

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The show centers on youth hockey development, coaching philosophy, and the broader ecosystem around young athletes. Episodes often feature former pro players, coaches, and educators who share personal journeys, multi-sport backgrounds, and practical strategies for skill development, teamwork, and character building. A notable throughline is the emphasis on holistic development—balancing sport with education, family involvement, mental resilience, and accessible coaching practices—and on making hockey program participation sustainable and inclusive for a wide range of players and communities.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Bill Kangas
2. Alex Biega
3. Nick Fohr
4. Derek Read
5. Kenny McGinley
6. Dr. Brady Flachs
7. Gillian Jackson
8. Jean Cote

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