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In episode #269, we're excited to have Rachel Flanagan, Assistant Coach of the newly named Toronto Sceptres of the PWHL, stop by.
Now heading into her second season with Toronto, Flanagan previously spent 16 seasons building the University of Guelph into a perennial contender, including a National Championship in 2019.
Flanagan presented at our inaugural TCS Live at St. Andrew's College in September and showed how you can manipulate your opponent's forecheck by owning and breaking out through the middle of the ice. Stay tuned for that coming soon on The Coaches Site!
Listen as she shares the importance of constantly evolving your team, tips on building confidence to take risks, and why leading with a question is always the key to learning and growth.
VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:
- 0:00 Beginning of PWHL Season
- 5:20 Influence on successful women playing sports
- 9:05 Being drawn to leadership roles
- 13:50 Excitement for the future of women’s sports
- 16:20 First job with Guelph
- 22:05 Early lessons in Guelph
- 27:25 Constantly evolving your team
- 33:45 Encouraging players to take risks
- 37:25 Building confidence in your coaching
- 41:55 Introduction of the Toronto Septres
- 48:00 Adapting as an Assistant Coach
- 54:10 Team preparations heading into training camp
- 58:20 Making adjustments game to game
- 1:06:10 Teaching angling/stick details
- 1:10:00 Book recommendations
- 1:12:10 Players to look out for
