The Jack Skille Podcast

On Episode 10, Jack and Martin wrap up season one by looking back at our past episodes, and what we learned from talking to Olympians, NHL captains, elite coaches, and Jack's father. In addition, we share our key thoughts on development and put together a checklist for what to look for in a successful development program.

The Jack Skille Show is produced by HMMR Media, a leader in helping athletes and coaches learn how to get better. Become a member to get access to a wealth of articles, videos, podcasts and more training resources. The show focuses on exploring the process behind sport with professional hockey player Jack Skille and key people he has met throughout his career. Season 1 focuses on development and what is the difference maker from those that make it to the top, and those that don’t.

Highlights from this episode:

• 0:00 - Highlights from season one.
  
• 3:00 - Gracefulness and athleticism.
  
• 7:00 - Youth coaching perspective on LTAD.
  
• 12:15 - Dealing with fear and having fun.
  
• 17:00 - What to look for in a youth program structural: "If your coaches don't have a plan, it is a sign the broader program doesn't really care about what plan the coaches have."
  
• 24:00 - Fun and passion in a program, winning: "If youth coaches are going to be passionate, be passionate about the right things: development and process, not winning.
  
• 29:30 - Looking forward to season 2.