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The Matterhorn Fit All-Path Series is here including the Western, Ontario, and Quebec.
Coach Eric will be leading the charge with the All-Path Ontario event with NCAA Division 1 and OHL programs set to join!
Visit matterhornfitevents.com (www.matterhornfitevents.com ) to REQUEST REGISTRATION!
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27 Jul 2025
Ep.247 | Ask Me Anything VII - PowerTech Development Podcast
In this Q&A episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, Eric and Andy answer real questions submitted by hockey parents and players from across North America.
From navigating early development in U13 to handling politics, effort, and opportunity at U18, this conversation tackles some of the most common (and misunderstood) challenges in youth and junior hockey.
This episode is all about clarity, confidence, and perspective whether you're a player, a parent, or a coach trying to support the right way.
TIMESTAMPS:
08:00 – Q1: U13 AAA & extra skills sessions — what’s too much?
12:30 – Q2: How do you teach “compete” to a 15U player?
17:40 – Q3: U18AA girl aiming for D3 — how to stand out without being flashy
26:00 – Q4: Coach plays favorites and doesn’t reward effort — should parents step in?
30:15 – Q5: 15 y/o working out but doesn’t feel like he’s improving
38:00 – Q6: Coach wants development, parents want wins — how to manage the gap
42:30 – Q7: My kid is dialed in on nutrition — what’s next?
50:40 – Q8: Choosing between prep hockey and Canadian Jr/OHL
This episode was fueled by questions from our audience.
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20 Jul 2025
Ep.245 | What We Wish Hockey Parents Knew Sooner | Lessons From the U16/U18 Journey - PowerTech Development Podcast
In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, Eric and Andy open up about the things they wish more hockey parents knew earlier - especially during the intense and emotional U16/U18 years.
With so much focus on the OHL Draft, rankings, and comparison, many families lose sight of what truly matters in a player’s long-term development. This conversation cuts through the noise and delivers honest advice rooted in experience — both as coaches and as parents.
If you’re navigating the pre-draft years, or even just trying to support your kid the right way, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
What You’ll Learn
Why comparison ruins joy… and progress
The mindset that separates long-term developers from short-term hype
What parents should stop saying (even with good intentions)
Why rankings and draft predictions don’t tell the full story
What actually matters at the junior level and how it’s different from youth hockey
TIMESTAMPS
02:30 – Setting proper expectations during the draft year
06:30 – “Comparison is the thief of joy” — how it shows up in hockey
07:30 – A realistic, long-term approach for families
09:40 – When parents push too hard — and why it backfires
10:15 – The problem with subscription rankings and overhype
12:00 – Don’t promise your kid where they’ll be drafted
15:00 – Outperforming others doesn’t always equal opportunity
17:30 – Evolving into a learner — not just a performer
20:00 – Don’t expect someone else’s lucky break to be yours
21:00 – “When did you become a scout?” — over-analysis from the stands
29:00 – What most don’t understand about junior hockey vs. youth hockey
35:00 – Identifying your market — where do you actually fit?
38:00 – Be willing to take the ego hit for development
42:00 – Parents: Don’t add to the emotional weight your kid already carries
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