In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Tools you need to build, develop, and coach elite teams.
• The purpose and intent of combines.
• Fundamentals behind coaching philosophy.

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Show Notes:

Have you ever wondered what the key to successful coaching looks like? Today, we’re joined by Reg Grant, certified strength & conditioning coach, former New York Rangers performance director, and current director of human performance at Holy Main Hospital. With his seasoned background, he shares with us the lessons he’s learned and the mistakes he’s made from his experiences as both president of the SCAPH and a developer of the NHL Entry Draft combine. Then, we dive into combines and what they are and what purpose they serve. We discuss how he has navigated change during critical moments of his career, constructed his high performance model, and cultivated his athletes both on and off the ice throughout the years. Whether you’re an aspiring coach or high performance athlete, this episode has something of value for everyone!

00:00:00 Meet Reg Grant, certified strength & conditioning coach, former New York Rangers performance director, and current director of human performance at Holy Main Hospital.

00:02:35 Is it rare to stay at the same club for over a decade?

00:04:10 What do you think is the secret to long term success?

00:07:30 What was your first year with the Rangers like?

00:12:25 How to approach coaching for young athletes.

00:14:50 Would you take the same approach today?

00:16:45 For your first year, how did you run your test?

00:21:50 The importance of having everyone on the same page.

00:25:40 How did you navigate change?

00:28:35 What is essential for aspiring coaches to understand?

00:31:45 How did you create your performance model?

00:35:55 How did development camps help evolve that model?

00:38:25 What are your feelings about technology and trusting your gut?

00:43:05 Reevaluating for the human component.

00:47:15 What is critical to remember for coaching philosophy?

00:48:45 What was your time as the president of the SCAPH like?

00:52:30 How about as one of the developers of the current NHL Entry Draft combine?

00:56:15 What would your elevator pitch for combines be?

01:00:45 What are your responsibilities as director of human performance, and how do your past experiences help you now?

01:04:15 How to start sustaining and stacking healthy habits.