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In episode 296 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome Head Coach of the Minnesota High School State Champion Moorhead Spuds, Jon Ammerman.

Our team at The Coaches Site had the chance to take in the State Championships in person and boy, did it ever live up to the hype. The Spuds defeated the Stillwater Ponies 7-6 in the culmination of an incredible run by Moorhead.

As a born and bred Moorhead-native, Ammerman has witnessed the magic of the State Championship as a fan, player and coach. In addition to his role as Head Coach, he is also a teacher at Moorhead High School.

As a result of this year's success, he was named Minnesota State Class AA Coach of the Year.

Listen as he shares the roller coaster journey that led to the championship, how Moorhead and Minnesota have built success through community-based hockey, and why coaching isn't about the destination but the journey.

Video Timestamps:

• 0:00 Minnesota State High School Tournament
• 3:30 Moorhead Spuds history
• 8:40 Benefits of community-based hockey
• 12:15 One program development
• 17:40 Getting committed players
• 23:50 Overcoming past disappointment
• 27:45 Team closeness
• 31:25 Key to a championship
• 33:40 Game 1 vs Lakeville South
• 38:05 Gaining momentum without physicality
• 39:05 Semifinals vs Edina
• 45:30 Finals vs Stillwater
• 49:45 Defending a lead through your strengths
• 55:45 How this year made him a better coach
• 1:01:50 Playing connected
• 1:05:50 Building trust to make plays

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