In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A behind the scenes look into the daily life and duties of a goaltending coach.
• The qualities and skills that make up a goaltender.
• What has changed in the game since the 90’s and early 2000’s.
• How to build trust and culture within your team as a coach.

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Show Notes:

What does the game look like from a goalie coach’s eyes? Today, we are joined by Sean Burke, a National Hockey League veteran of 18 seasons and the current director of goaltending for the Montreal Canadiens! He’ll be sharing his experience and expertise on goalie coaching and goaltending. Who were his mentors, and how did he apply what he learned from them into his teachings? What were the qualities he focused on training as a goaltender? How has the game changed and evolved since the 90’s and early 2000’s?

We’ll talk about his transition into coaching, the hip injuries he sustained from goaltending, as well as his approach to building trust and culture around his athletes. Then, we pivot into the management side of things to discuss hiring staff, the recent boom of technology, strength & conditioning training, and even more. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or fan, there’s something for everyone in this episode to enjoy, so join in and learn what it takes to stay in the game! 

00:00 Meet 18 year NHL veteran, Sean Burke, the current director of goaltending for the Montreal Canadiens!

01:30 What qualities kept you in the game for so long?

02:40 What qualities did your parents instill in you from a young age?

04:40 How has goaltending changed since the 90’s and 2000’s?

07:20 Understanding the technical side of the game.

10:30 What qualities did you value in a goalie coach?

12:25 What was your process with strength and conditioning during the 90’s?

14:50 As a goaltender, what did you focus on training?

16:10 How did you approach the off-season?

18:15 Hip injuries and goaltending.

21:15 What made you pursue coaching?

23:05 How do you build trust with your goaltenders?

24:45 A behind the scenes look into the day of a goaltending coach.

27:45 What was your experience as a management coach?

30:00 What do you look for when hiring staff?

33:30 How do you approach coaching younger generations of athletes?

35:50 Striking a work-life balance.

37:35 When did you start playing the guitar?

41:00 What is your opinion on the recent rise of technology and analytics?

44:35 What was it like working with demanding coaches?

46:10 How should we approach conditioning tests?

48:25 What was your experience at the 2018 Spengler Cup?

51:10 How do you want to be remembered?