Glass and Out

PWHL Boston Head Coach Courtney Kessel: Next step in growing women's hockey, preparing an expansion franchise and the power of empathetic honesty

Oct 26, 2023

In episode #231 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined the inaugural Head Coach of the PWHL’s Boston franchise.

She no doubt has her hands full in preparation for this season. She’s coaching what is effectively an expansion team, in an expansion league, that as of the time of this recording still had not...

IIHF Development Director Kalle Väliaho: Growing the game worldwide, building positive learning environments and the success of Finnish hockey

Oct 19, 2023

In episode #230 of the Glass and Out Podcast, Director of Development for the IIHF Kalle Valiaho stops by

Valiaho has a fascinating role that encompasses balancing having a pulse on the latest trends in the game, specifically when it comes to individual player development, in addition to how we design learning...

Chicago Wolves Assistant Coach Dave Barr: Improving a player's scanning, why elite players need feedback too and coaching Connor Bedard

Oct 5, 2023

In episode #229 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by Dave Barr, who at the time of this recording was days away from opening training camp with the Chicago Wolves, where he begins his first season as the club’s Assistant Coach.

After turning pro in 1981, Barr has spent every single season since then as a...