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In episode #270 we're joined by Assistant Coach of the Calgary Flames, Cail MacLean.
Between cutting his teeth near the beaches of Charleston, South Carolina with the ECHL's Stingrays to standing behind an NHL bench in Calgary for three seasons, MacLean has touched each rung of the coaching ladder.
He joined us as a presenter at TCS Live '24 at the University of Michigan to showcase how coaches can drive more play through the middle of the ice. Stay tuned for the full presentation coming soon in TCS!
Listen as he shares why he prioritizes principles over systems, the importance of creating game-like practices, and looking outside hockey to grow as a coach.
VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:
- 0:00 Pearl Jam/South Carolina Sting Rays
- 3:40 Having a coaching sound board
- 5:15 Experience going from player to coach in ECHL
- 9:40 Shaping a coaching philosophy
- 13:05 Improving the power play with principles
- 19:15 Finding the right players for PP
- 23:20 Creating a foundation for the season
- 26:00 Consistency leading to creativity
- 30:30 Offensive principles and identity in practice
- 34:00 Getting his business degree
- 37:50 Going back to fundamentals coaching college
- 41:25 Standing out as a coach
- 44:50 Dream team to watch practice
- 51:50 The Amigos
- 55:15 Book recommendations
