Ep.35 | How to Improve Hockey IQ Using Video
About this episode
This episode discusses how to effectively use video to improve hockey IQ for players, parents, and coaches.
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 break down how players, parents, and coaches can use video to actually improve hockey IQ. From understanding time and space to reading pressure, scanning before touches, supporting teammates, and recognizing habits away from the puck, this episode explains how video can help players see the game more clearly. But video can also be misused. When it becomes a tool for blame, criticism, or proving a point, players stop learning from it. The goal is not to embarrass players, overwhelm them, or turn every mistake into a lecture. The goal is to create awareness. At its core, this episode comes down to one simple idea: Video doesn’t make you smarter by itself. It helps you see the game more clearly, if you know what to look for. Key Moments 0:00 – Intro 3:30 – Coach Andy’s philosophy on using video 12:20 – The negative side of video 13:00 – Communicating through video 15:00 – Is video being overused? 18:50 – How to use video effectively 20:30 – Why framing matters when using video 26:00 – Should parents watch video with…
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