Built From Steel Podcast

Ep.43 | Foundations for Centermen in Youth Hockey *Mini Series Ep.3*

In the third episode of this Built From Steel Podcast mini-series, Coach Eric covers positional play for centermen, from acting as a third defenceman in the defensive zon

Ep.42 | Foundations for Defencemen in Youth Hockey *Mini Series Ep.1*

In Episode 2 of this Built From Steel Podcast Mini-Series, Coach Eric continues on the white board with transferable foundations for defencemen, from defending the rush t

Ep.41 | Foundations for Wingers in Youth Hockey *Mini Series Ep.1*

In the first Built From Steel Podcast Mini-Series episode, Coach Eric lays out the foundations of playing wing, using a right winger’s responsibilities to explain key ter

Ep.40 | Youth Hockey Q&A: Ice Time, The Car Ride Home, Phones & Player Confidence

In this Q&A episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy answer listener questions across some of the decisions and conversations that shape youth hockey. They

Ep.39 | 5 Undervalued Qualities of A Great Coach

The best coaches are not always the loudest, most intense, or most tactical. In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy break down the undervalued qu

Ep.38 | 5 Undervalued Qualities All Hockey Players Need

Some of the most important qualities in hockey don’t always show up on the scoresheet. In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy break down the unde

Ep.37 | The Key Lessons You Learn Playing Hockey

What’s the point of playing hockey? In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy zoom out from the day-to-day pressure of drafts, teams, rosters, and d

Ep.36 | The State of Coaching Youth Hockey in 2026 [The Coaches Site Report]

In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy break down The Coaches Site report on The State of Coaching Youth Hockey in 2026 and discuss what the findi

Ep.35 | How to Improve Hockey IQ Using Video

Video can be one of the most powerful tools in player development, but only if it’s used the right way. In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy br

Ep.34 | 5 Ways to Make Your Summer Training Successful

Summer training doesn’t need to be complicated but it does need to be intentional. In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy break down 5 ways hocke

Ep.33 | Which Hockey Opportunities Are ACTUALLY Worth It? (Showcases, Spring Hockey & More)

Every hockey family reaches a point where they're faced with more opportunities than they know what to do with. Showcases. Spring hockey. Invitational tournaments. Skill

Ep.32 | 2026 OHL Draft Analysis: What the Results Actually Tell Us - Built From Steel Podcast

The 2026 OHL Priority Selection is officially in the books. In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy break down the draft from every angle from the

Ep.31 | NCAA Coaches Roundtable Discussion

In this special episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, we release the full NCAA Coaches Roundtable from the inaugural Matterhorn Fit All-Path Ontario Showcase. Followi

Ep.30 | Everyone Wants It. Few Will Do the Work.

In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy use the story of Tom Brady's unlikely rise from overlooked draft pick to NFL legend as a framework to explo

Ep.29 | Opportunity, Patience & Becoming the Player Coaches Trust

In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy dive into one of the most important realities in hockey development: Everyone wants opportunity but very f

Ep.28 | OHL Roundtable Discussions - LIVE from the Matterhorn Fit All-Path Ontario Showcase

In this special episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, we release the full Welcome Reception from the inaugural Matterhorn Fit All-Path Ontario Showcase, featuring a ke

Ep.27 | Lessons From A Retired Hockey Dad

In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy reflect on the youth hockey journey from a different perspective: what happens when the ride is finally ove

Ep.26 | A/AA to AAA: What Actually Matters in Player Development

In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy tackle one of the biggest questions in youth hockey development: When should players move from A/AA to AAA

Ep.25 | Exceptional Status, Junior Camps & The Reality of “Making It”

In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy take a hard look at one of the most misunderstood parts of the hockey journey: what it actually takes to ma

Ep.24 | Tryouts, Open Borders, & What to do After U16 Hockey

In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, we break down one of the biggest challenges in youth hockey today: patience. We open with a clip from NHL coach John Tor