by Coach Eric Palazzolo
A raw and honest look into high-performance hockey development, from youth to elite levels. From the creators you know and love, Built From Steel brings together the worlds of player development through real world experience the BioSteel performance ecosystem. Hosted by Coach Eric Palazzolo, the show blends insight, experience, and real talk for athletes, coaches, and parents who are serious about long-term growth, on and off the ice.
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July 12, 2026
<p>Video can be one of the most powerful tools in player development, but only if it’s used the right way.</p><p>In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy break down how players, parents, and coaches can use video to actually improve hockey IQ.</p><p>From understanding time and space to reading pressure, scanning before touches, supporting teammates, and recognizing habits away from the puck, this episode explains how video can help players see the game more clearly.</p><p>But video can also be misused.</p><p>When it becomes a tool for blame, criticism, or proving a point, players stop learning from it. The goal is not to embarrass players, overwhelm them, or turn every mistake into a lecture.</p><p>The goal is to create awareness.</p><p>At its core, this episode comes down to one simple idea:</p><p><strong>Video doesn’t make you smarter by itself. It helps you see the game more clearly, if you know what to look for.</strong></p><p><strong>Key Moments</strong></p><p>0:00 – Intro</p><p>3:30 – Coach Andy’s philosophy on using video</p><p>12:20 – The negative side of video</p><p>13:00 – Communicating through video</p><p>15:00 – Is video being overused?</p><p>18:50 – How to use video effectively</p><p>20:30 – Why framing matters when using video</p><p>26:00 – Should parents watch video with their kid?</p><p>30:30 – Understanding the parent’s role with video</p><p>35:00 – How parents should approach video if they use it</p><p>41:10 – As a coach, what is your goal with video?</p><p>45:00 – How players can use video to help themselves</p><p>54:00 – Watching details, habits, and decisions</p><p>58:00 – How skill development coaches can use video</p><p><strong>Key Themes</strong></p><ul><li><p>Video should be used for learning, not blaming</p></li><li><p>Hockey IQ starts with awareness, scanning, and decision-making</p></li><li><p>Parents should ask questions instead of giving lectures</p></li><li><p>Coaches should use video to simplify, not overload</p></li><li><p>Players need to learn how to watch their own habits honestly</p></li><li><p>The smartest players don’t just watch highlights — they watch details</p></li><li><p>Video should connect back to practice and game habits</p></li><li><p>Hockey IQ is often built away from the puck</p></li></ul><p><strong>Stay Connected</strong></p><p>Watch the Academy docu-series Built From Steel on YouTube.</p><p>Follow on socials:</p><p>@BuiltFromSteelPodcsat</p><p>@BuiltFromSteelSeries</p><p>@BioSteelSports</p><p>@BioSteelSportsAcademy</p><p>@CoachEpzolo</p><p>The Built From Steel Podcast is a division of BioSteel Sports.</p><p>Learn more at<a href="http://www.biosteel.com/"> <u>www.biosteel.com</u></a><br></p>
July 5, 2026
<p>Summer training doesn’t need to be complicated but it does need to be intentional.</p><p>In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy break down <strong>5 ways hockey players can make their summer training more successful</strong>.</p><p>From building a plan and training with purpose to developing your body off the ice, recovering properly, and staying consistent without losing your summer, this episode gives players and families a practical framework for approaching the off-season the right way.</p><p>The goal isn’t to sign up for everything, chase sweat, or copy what everyone else is doing.</p><p>The goal is to understand what you actually need, train with purpose, and build habits that carry into the season.</p><p>At its core, this episode comes down to one simple idea:</p><p><strong>Most players don’t fail in the summer because they don’t work hard. They fail because they don’t have a plan.</strong></p><p><strong>Key Moments</strong></p><p>0:00 – Where do you start if you know nothing?</p><p>3:00 – Everyone wants to skip steps</p><p>8:00 – Training doesn’t need to be complicated</p><p>12:00 – Muscle groups hockey players need to develop</p><p>15:30 – The attitude you need to actually get better</p><p>17:00 – Tip 1: You need to have a plan</p><p>19:00 – Parents want to see “sweat” even when it doesn’t matter</p><p>19:51 – Getting advice from reputable people</p><p>25:40 – Tip 2: Have a purpose</p><p>25:45 – Different versions of hard work</p><p>25:50 – Finding your purpose no matter what you have access to</p><p>31:30 – Asking what the purpose is behind what you’re doing</p><p>39:10 – Tip 3: Build your body off the ice</p><p>41:00 – The 5 buckets of strength and conditioning</p><p>46:00 – Training correctly</p><p>48:45 – Strength, speed, and power</p><p>51:25 – Tip 4: Recovery</p><p>51:35 – Learn to hit the gas pedal before you learn to recover</p><p>53:40 – Why you need to hit your max to create adaptation</p><p>56:00 – Sleep tips for athletes</p><p>58:30 – Hydration and nutrition</p><p>1:02:00 – Mobility and injury prevention</p><p>1:08:10 – Tip 5: Consistency is king</p><p><strong>Key Themes</strong></p><ul><li><p>Don’t just train more, train with a plan</p></li><li><p>Summer development should have clear priorities</p></li><li><p>On-ice work needs to transfer into games</p></li><li><p>Off-ice training should build a better athlete, not just a better hockey player</p></li><li><p>Recovery is part of development</p></li><li><p>Consistency matters more than perfection</p></li><li><p>Parents should avoid turning summer into a pressure cooker</p></li><li><p>The best summer plan is one the player can actually stick to</p></li></ul><p><strong>Stay Connected</strong></p><p>Watch the Academy docu-series Built From Steel on YouTube.</p><p><strong>Follow on socials:</strong></p><p>@BuiltFromSteelSeries</p><p>@BioSteelSports</p><p>@BioSteelSportsAcademy</p><p>@CoachEpzolo</p><p>The Built From Steel Podcast is a division of BioSteel Sports.</p><p>Learn more at<a href="http://www.biosteel.com/"> <u>www.biosteel.com</u></a><br></p>
June 28, 2026
<p>Every hockey family reaches a point where they're faced with more opportunities than they know what to do with.</p><p>Showcases. Spring hockey. Invitational tournaments. Skills camps. Identification camps. "You've been selected" emails. But which opportunities actually help your development and which ones are simply selling the dream?</p><p>In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy break down how players and families should evaluate opportunities outside of their regular season, the questions every parent should be asking before committing time and money, and why chasing every event often leads players further away from their long-term goals.</p><p>From understanding showcase value to recognizing the difference between legitimate opportunities and clever marketing, this episode provides a practical framework for making better decisions throughout the hockey journey.</p><p>At its core, this episode comes down to one simple idea:</p><p><strong>The best opportunity isn't always the biggest one, it's the one that actually helps you become a better player.</strong></p><p><strong>Key Moments</strong></p><p>4:00 – Eric's perspective on tournaments and showcases beyond the regular season</p><p>8:00 – How many showcases and extra tournaments should players actually do?</p><p>10:30 – The good and bad sides of extra hockey opportunities</p><p>14:00 – Legitimate reasons to play spring hockey or attend additional events</p><p>15:30 – The tough questions every family should ask before committing</p><p>18:00 – Recognizing the "slimy salesman" in youth hockey</p><p>20:00 – The downside of superteams and inflated egos</p><p>22:00 – How to evaluate "You've Been Identified" emails</p><p>23:50 – Following the crowd vs. making smart decisions</p><p>25:00 – Why navigating opportunities is so difficult for parents</p><p>31:30 – Seize the opportunities you already have every day</p><p>38:00 – No opportunity replaces putting in the work</p><p>45:00 – You probably don't understand how much competition is actually out there</p><p>47:00 – The reality of just how many players are chasing the same dream</p><p>51:00 – Age gaps, competition, and understanding where you truly fit</p><p>56:00 – The hockey development funnel and why perspective matters</p><p><strong>Key Themes</strong></p><ul><li><p>Every opportunity deserves to be evaluated, not automatically accepted</p></li><li><p>Spring hockey and showcases are tools, not requirements</p></li><li><p>Ask difficult questions before investing your time and money</p></li><li><p>Be skeptical of organizations selling exposure instead of development</p></li><li><p>Great players still have to do the work regardless of where they play</p></li><li><p>Success comes from consistency, not collecting events</p></li><li><p>Understanding the size of the hockey landscape creates better perspective</p></li><li><p>Development should always come before exposure</p></li></ul><p><strong>Stay Connected</strong></p><p>Watch the Academy docu-series Built From Steel on YouTube.</p><p><strong>Follow on socials:</strong></p><p>@BuiltFromSteelSeries</p><p>@BioSteelSports</p><p>@BioSteelSportsAcademy</p><p>@CoachEpzolo</p><p>The Built From Steel Podcast is a division of BioSteel Sports.</p><p>Learn more at<a href="http://www.biosteel.com/"> <u>www.biosteel.com</u></a><br></p>
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A raw and honest look into high-performance hockey development, from youth to elite levels. From the creators you know and love, Built From Steel brings together the worlds of player development through real world experience the BioSteel performance ecosystem.
Hosted by Coach Eric Palazzolo, the show blends insight, experience, and real talk for athletes, coaches, and parents who are serious about long-term growth, on and off the ice.
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