Cason Hohmann's Hockey's Journey: From Rollerblades to Pro

In this episode of The Next Next, host Jason Jacobs dives into the intricacies of athlete development with Cason Hohmann, a former professional hockey player turned agent. The discussion explores Cason's journey in hockey, from a late start in roller hockey to captaining the Boston University hockey team. The episode delves into the role of parents, the balance between pushing for excellence and avoiding burnout, and how technology and video analysis are transforming player development. Cason shares insights on the evolution of advisory roles in player development and his vision for making elite player development more accessible. 

00:00 Introduction to The Next Next 

00:31 Guest Introduction: Cason Hohmann 

01:15 Cason's Early Hockey Journey 

03:41 Parental Influence and Player Development 

10:22 High School and Junior Hockey Experience 

22:00 The Importance of Individual Development 

28:26 The Role of Video Analysis in Hockey 

38:08 Natural Hockey IQ: Innate or Taught? 

40:29 The Importance of Skating in Youth Hockey 

41:22 Understanding the Game: A Math Test Analogy 

45:24 The Role of Advisors in Hockey Development 

45:55 Balancing Accessibility and Cost in Hockey 

47:34 Parental Involvement in Player Development 

50:13 The Evolution and Importance of Hockey Advisors 

59:10 Future Goals and Professional Aspirations 

01:15:26 Closing Thoughts and Future Collaboration