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In episode #258, we're joined by Lennie Childs, the newly named Head Coach of the USHL's Omaha Lancers.
This comes following a two year run at Union College, where he worked under Josh Hauge. Previously, Childs spent time with the NAHL's Janesville Jets and the USHL's Des Moine Buccaneers.
As you'll find out, Childs's energy is infectious and he is clearly riding a wave of momentum right now. The USHL has a long and impressive list of coaching alumni that has moved on to college, pro, etc. and it wouldn’t surprise us in the least if down the road, he joins that club.
Listen as he shares why you always need to bring the juice, the importance of standing with your players through the good and bad, and coaching in the generation of "me."
VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:
- 0:00 Sports scene in Omaha
- 1:55 New role with Lancers
- 5:40 Coaching at Union College
- 7:20 Playing career influencing coaching
- 10:25 Bringing energy to the team
- 12:30 Implementing practice habits
- 19:00 Creating a fun team environment
- 21:30 Helping players self-reflect
- 29:00 Working a 9-5 sales job
- 30:55 Friendships in the coaching industry
- 32:30 Growing up in Maryland
- 37:30 Preparing for first season as head coach
- 41:15 Standing out as a coach
- 44:35 Using technology
- 47:00 Prescouting as PK coach
- 51:50 Preparing in the offseason
