“We focus on communication, communication, communication, but it’s as important to listen.”

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In episode #252 of the Glass and Out Podcast, our guest is Philipp Pinter, Head Coach of both Austria’s U18 and U20 National Teams.

If you didn’t grow up in Austria and play for the National Team, then it might be easy to focus on the reasons why Austria can’t be successful internationally. But Pinter doesn’t seem overly concerned with that. What he does seem focused on is creating a learning environment that makes his passion for hockey and representing Austria internationally contagious.

In addition to his coaching role with hockey Austria, he was recently named the Sports Manager for the Graz 99ers hockey club.

Listen as he shares why you have to first set yourself on fire before inspiring others, being your authentic self as a coach, and the importance of being an active listener.

VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:

• 0:00 Training sessions routine
• 2:10 Staying sharp and in shape
• 4:40 Preparing for the U18s
• 7:20 Introducing players to the National Team
• 9:50 Key areas for short term tournament
• 13:55 Creating intensity in practice
• 19:40 Holding players accountable/being authentic
• 24:30 Inspiration from other small sports nations
• 31:15 Defining progress and success
• 37:10 Developing the players you have
• 44:15 Coaching influences/Pierre Pagé
• 54:40 Who did you influence?
• 57:10 Experience with coaching youth players
• 1:07:00 Yearly Development Plans