brandon wheat kings

We are rolling along with our spotlight on the presenters who will be featured at this year’s Global Skills Showcase.

In episode #247, we feature Director of Player Development and Mentorship for the Western Canada Hockey Canada, Tyler Dittmer.

Based in Brandon, Manitoba, he is also a development coach with the U18 Brandon Wheat Kings, Brandon Minor Hockey and the WHL’s Brandon Wheat Kings.

As you'll hear, Dittmer's commitment to his craft and the care he has for his players is very evident. He offers a lot in this conversation and you'll no doubt steal a few of his tips and add them to your coaching toolbox.

Listen as he shares his eight different processes for developing a skill, why coaches need to be a battery for players at practice, and his GSS presentation on creating a lethal shot.

Vegas Golden Knights General Manager, Kelly McCrimmon, joined Jeff and Elliotte to discuss their hot start to the year, some of the challenges last season, the narrative around the club, trading for Jack Eichel, his approach to the salary cap and thoughts on offer sheets, Mark Stone’s injury, why he chose Vegas over other teams, his memories of North Battleford, SK, buying the Brandon Wheat Kings and Kelly talks about his late brother Brad McCrimmon.

This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Music Outro: Maybe Smith - In The Woods

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