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For episode 310 of the Glass and Out Podcast we were down in St. Paul for TCS Live Minnesota and had the chance to sit down with Wild Head Coach John Hynes.

The coaching conference was in support of the Minnesota Wild Foundation's Skate It Forward initiative. The Wild have a goal to cover the registration fee for every first year player in the state and provide families who benefit from the program the opportunity to pay it forward by making a donation that in turn gets another youngster on the ice. Click here for more information and to donate.

Hynes is entering his third season in Minnesota and will also serve as an Assistant Coach for the U.S. Men's Team at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

He started out his coaching career as an Assistant Coach at his alma mater, Boston University, and has rounded all the bases in his nearly 30 year coaching journey to eventually lead three National Hockey League teams.

Listen as he shares tips on designing and executing a practice plan, why performance starts with relationship building, and the importance of betting on yourself.

Video Timestamps:

• 0:00 Training camp observations/Building a partnership
• 3:00 Training camp advice to younger self
• 4:20 Competitiveness and communication at practice
• 8:25 Collaboration in practice
• 13:30 Evaluating and reviewing practice
• 17:20 Areas to focus on before season
• 19:20 Start of practice
• 20:35 Improve the relationship, improve performance
• 27:50 Connecting with coaches from other sports
• 30:55 Jack Parker/Start in coaching
• 32:50 Betting on yourself