A steady coaching conversation about when to guide and when to let players lead.
Kabir Bubna's Hockey IQ appearance focuses on skill building and the practical coaching question of how much to guide, and when to let players take the wheel.

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Greg Revak interviews the best hockey minds around hockey IQ, hockey sense, training, and more
Based on 4 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Hockey IQ Podcast turns coaching theory into practical questions about decision-making, practice design, motivation and player preparation.
Greg Revak keeps returning to a practical question: how can coaches develop smarter hockey players without scripting every decision? His interviews treat Hockey IQ as something built through practice design, observation and well-timed guidance, with guests given room to explain…
A 1-3-1 forecheck turns into a question about when you should stop giving players answers.
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A steady coaching conversation about when to guide and when to let players lead.
Kabir Bubna's Hockey IQ appearance focuses on skill building and the practical coaching question of how much to guide, and when to let players take the wheel.
A practical hockey nutrition talk that treats hydration as part of performance prep.
The episode stays grounded in the practical side of hockey nutrition: hydration, electrolytes, sweat rate testing, and replacing what is lost so recovery starts from a better place.
A coaching conversation about motivation, process, and durable habits.
Don Granato comes across as a coach who cares less about punishment than about whether a tool actually fits the group in front of him. The episode works best when it moves from hockey tactics to motivation, endurance, and what players can carry out of hard moments.
A thoughtful coaching conversation about habits, environments, and letting players find the answer.
Barry Jones moves through a wide-angle coaching conversation from Perth, Australia, and that distance gives the piece a bit of texture. It keeps returning to how coaches build habits, shape environments, and leave room for players to find better solutions.


Fast sports context, story by story.

Galway sport, close to the action.

College postseason stakes, told with heart.

Sports history with old-school heart.
The episode introduces Christian Grunnah, discussing his background in hockey coaching, his move to Utah coinciding with the arrival of a new team, and his father's history as a speed skater.
The host introduces hockey coach Jamieson McVicar, who discusses his background, including earning a master's in coach education at Ohio University and his unexpected opportunity to coach their high-level club hockey team.
This segment discusses a coaching technique called 'exaggerating the mistake' to help players correct repetitive errors, using examples from hockey and soccer shooting techniques.
Marcie Kierpiec discusses the misconceptions of power skating, emphasizing technique and efficiency over power, especially for younger players before puberty.
This segment discusses the balance between overcoaching systems versus teaching concepts in hockey coaching, emphasizing player adaptation and reaction.
The episode segment features JP Nerbun discussing leadership development, coaching capacity, and trends observed in various environments like locker rooms and boardrooms.
Anthony from Hockey Psychology discusses his content creation on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, focusing on NHL recaps and player breakdowns, and expresses excitement for the upcoming hockey season.
The episode features Nick Smallridge, a teacher and soccer coach from Arkansas, discussing practice planning and adapting drills to meet players' needs.
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This episode segment features an interview with Swiss hockey player Alina Muller discussing her journey from playing with boys in Switzerland to competing at the Olympics and pursuing college hockey in the U.S.
The host introduces Calvin Simon from Shokobi and discusses his reputation as a natural leader, with Calvin sharing his perspective on leadership roles and mentoring.
The host introduces Jack Rolfe, a coach from Australia, and initiates a discussion on the importance of reflection for both players and coaches in sports coaching.
This episode explores the contrast between raw talent and effectiveness in hockey, using examples like Reichvold to discuss why some skilled players struggle in the NHL.
Barry Jones joins the Hockey IQ podcast out of Perth, Australia.
Kabir Bubna joins Hockey IQ for a thoughtful coaching conversation.
The Hockey IQ Podcast sits down with registered dietitian Val Hannes for a conversation on nutrition and hockey performance.
This episode of the Hockey IQ Podcast, part two of a series with coach Brian Slugocki, explores player development by shifting focus from coaching to player perspectives.
NHL coach Don Granato discusses his coaching philosophy, emphasizing player development over rigid systems, creating passionate team environments, and the nuanced use of traditional coaching methods like bag skates.
Greg Revak interviews Jack Hahn about hockey tactics and the newly released Hockey Tactics 2026 guide.
Greg Revak interviews Phil O'Callaghan about hockey IQ and player development, with a sponsor segment for Champs IQ evaluation service.
Greg Revak interviews Will Scouch about modern defensemen analysis, including point play and scouting, with a sponsor segment for Champs IQ.
Greg Revak interviews Matt Cook on the 100th episode, discussing hockey IQ and player development, with a sponsor segment for Champs IQ.