Coach Luke Strand

Coach Luke Strand

From Strength From Service by Jack Zimmerman, Mike McLaughlin, Jake Palmer

January 5, 2026 · 1h 7m

About this episode

Luke Strand discusses his journey in hockey and coaching at Minnesota State Mavericks.

On this episode of Strength From Service, we sit down with Luke Strand, head coach of the Minnesota State Mavericks , to talk about the journey that led him behind one of the most respected benches in college hockey. Luke shares what it was like the first time he ever put skates on, how his love for the game grew, and the lessons hockey taught him along the way. We dive into what it’s like coaching at Minnesota State today, the responsibility that comes with leading a successful program, and how he works to get the most out of his players—on and off the ice. This is a conversation about leadership, accountability, culture, and the small details that separate good teams from great ones. Whether you’re a hockey fan, a coach, or someone interested in leadership, there’s a lot to take from this episode.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jack Zimmerman, Mike McLaughlin, Jake Palmer

Guest: Luke Strand

Topics covered

  • hockey
  • coaching
  • leadership
  • accountability
  • team culture

Keywords

  • hockey
  • coaching
  • leadership
  • Minnesota State Mavericks
  • team culture
  • accountability
  • sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Minnesota State Mavericks

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