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In episode #280 we welcome Todd Nelson, Head Coach of the Hershey Bears and reigning winner of the Louis AR Pieri Memorial Award as the AHL's most outstanding coach.
Nelson and the Bears are coming off back-to-back Calder Cup championships and looking to add a third this season. He is only the third person to capture the trophy as a player, an Assistant Coach and a Head Coach, and overall has been a part of eight championship teams throughout his playing and coaching career.
Having already made three stops in the NHL, twice as an Assistant Coach with Atlanta and Dallas and once as a Head Coach with Edmonton, we don't doubt his call up to the top league is coming soon.
Listen as he shares why creating a family atmosphere is key to team culture, why you need to have a purpose to every drill, and why winning is the best form of development.
Video Timestamps:
- 0:00 Prince Albert influence
- 3:05 Writing a new chapter after back to back championships
- 7:00 Practice schedule for the week
- 12:20 Drill selection/practice planning
- 15:30 Key defensive details
- 19:40 Preaching consistency/winning habits
- 24:00 Making game to game adjustments
- 28:30 Bringing a group together
- 32:05 Advice when getting into coaching
- 35:20 Having tough conversations
- 36:55 Coaching in Atlanta
- 40:15 Getting the most out of your team/the lockout
- 45:25 Getting promoted by Edmonton
- 52:20 Getting a team to peak at the right time/playing in the bubble
- 57:35 Key lessons from coaching peers
