157- Greg Revak - Rotating and the power positionless hockey

Greg Revak is a hockey coach, coach developer and podcast host of Hockey IQ.

The podcast covered a range of topics related to hockey and soccer, with a focus on coaching education, player development, and game strategy. The speakers discussed the importance of ongoing education and development for coaches, as well as the challenges of balancing parenting and coaching. They also explored the evolution of hockey and soccer, including changes in tactics and the use of technology. The speakers emphasized the importance of creating a positive learning environment for players and coaches, and the potential for collaboration and mutual benefit in the podcasting world.

The speakers discussed the logistics of their podcast episode, including the time frame, format, and editing process. They also shared their respective podcasts and the inspiration behind them. The conversation was friendly and informal, setting the stage for a productive and enjoyable podcast recording session. The speakers also discussed a new AI tool that Michael is using to take show notes for his podcast, which Greg expressed interest in.

Greg Revak shared his personal story of a hockey game where he passed on an empty net to a teammate, which resulted in a goal. He talked about how this experience taught him the importance of teamwork and helping others. Greg also discussed his role as a coach developer at US Hockey, which involves a four-level curriculum and a volunteer army of coach developers who drive the content and present it to coaches. The speakers also discussed the learning opportunities that the coach education program provides for both coaches and coach developers.

The speakers explored the shift in tactics in ice hockey defense, emphasizing the need for new strategies to break down man-to-man coverage and transition from defense to offense. They introduced the concept of "surfing" in defense, which involves actively hunting down the opponent and controlling space to create more time for the next play. They also discussed the importance of body orientation and pivoting in defense, and how mobility has become crucial in the game. The speakers also discussed their love for European soccer and how they study coaches like Arsene Wenger and Marcelo Bielsa, exploring the transferability of principles between soccer and hockey.

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