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In episode 307 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're joined by Head Coach of the Henderson Silver Knights Ryan Craig.

Craig has had a great run with the Golden Knights organization, including being a member of the coaching staff during their inaugural season that saw them go on a Cinderella run and reach the Stanley Cup Finals. He remained on the staff for six seasons, culminating in the organization capturing the Stanley Cup in 2023.

During that time he received what can only be described as a Masters Degree in Coaching as he had the opportunity to work under Gerrard Gallant, Pete DeBoer, and most recently, Bruce Cassidy. 

Now heading into his third season with the Silver Knights he joins us to offer a fresh and modern perspective on leading today’s player and creating winning culture.

Listen as he shares why players see everything that happens with a coaching staff, how to maxmize your practice time, and why competition drives performance.

Video Timestamps:

• 00:00 Childhood Hockey Memories
• 2:25 Leadership Development in Hockey
• 4:25 Building a Consistently Successful Organization
• 6:20 Role of Henderson in Knights Culture
• 9:00 Development in the AHL
• 13:00 Learning to lead as a Captain
• 17:10 Bill Zito's influence
• 18:55 Letting Players Know They're Seen
• 22:45 Allowing Players the Chance to Bounce Back
• 24:55 Coaching Influences as an Assistant
• 27:20 Coaching Chemistry
• 30:30 AHL Workflow
• 32:50 Competition in Practice
• 36:25 Experience Coaching Youth
• 42:05 Maximizing Practice Time
• 44:40 Creating a Tough Team
• 47:15 Time and Space/Playing Inside
• 49:50 Transition from Player to Coach
• 53:30 Expansion Season in Vegas
• 57:05 Vegas Cup Run 
• 59:30 Craig Ramsay
• 1:02:55 Jared Bednar
• 1:06:15 Brad Larsen
• 1:08:50 First Team Meeting Before Training Camp