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Built From Steel Podcast

by Coach Eric Palazzolo

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Ep.49 | Bouncing Back When Things Go Bad in Youth Hockey

October 18, 2026 · 56 min

Every team has weekends where nothing seems to go right. In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Coach Eric and Coach Andy break down how players and coaches should respond after a difficult stretch and what actually matters when…
Ep.48 | Youth Hockey Q&A: Bad Shifts, Winning, Injuries & Favourites

October 11, 2026 · 59 min

In this Q&A episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy answer listener questions covering some of the most common situations players, parents, and coaches navigate throughout youth hockey. From resetting after a bad shift and…
Ep.47 | 10 Things Coach Andy Notices Behind the Bench in 2026

October 4, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

Youth hockey is changing, and so are the players, parents, and coaches involved in the game. In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Coach Eric and Coach Andy explore 10 observations Andy has made from behind the bench in 2026…
Ep.46 | Successful Youth Hockey Program Blueprint (The Coaches Site)

September 27, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

This special episode is presented in collaboration with The Coaches Site. Sign up for a premium membership and save 25% on your first year using code NEWSEASON. Visit thecoachessite.com or download the app to sign up! Matt Doumochelle…
Ep.45 | Youth Hockey Development: Positions, Communication & Flexibility

September 20, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Coach Eric and Coach Andy respond to an email from a U9 coach planning a development-first season: rotating players through centre, wing and defence, using balanced lines, and encouraging kids to communicate directly with coaches. On the…

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Ep.44 | Getting Noticed: Scouting, Development & Hockey Paths

September 13, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

Coach Eric and Coach Andy were invited to speak with the Grey Bruce Highlanders organization about getting noticed and choosing a hockey path. This Built From Steel Podcast episode shares their full conversation on what development means…
Ep.43 | Foundations for Centermen in Youth Hockey *Mini Series Ep.3*

September 6, 2026 · 55 min

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 zone to protecting middle ice, supporting battles, and sorting out…
Ep.42 | Foundations for Defencemen in Youth Hockey *Mini Series Ep.1*

August 30, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

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 to making decisions with the puck. He focuses on protecting the…
Ep.41 | Foundations for Wingers in Youth Hockey *Mini Series Ep.1*

August 23, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

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 terms and reads across the ice. This solo episode starts in the…
Ep.40 | Youth Hockey Q&A: Ice Time, The Car Ride Home, Phones & Player Confidence

August 16, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

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 talk about earning a role on a stronger team versus being the go-to…
Ep.39 | 5 Undervalued Qualities of A Great Coach

August 9, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

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 qualities that make coaches truly effective, especially in youth…
Ep.38 | 5 Undervalued Qualities All Hockey Players Need

August 2, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

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 undervalued traits that separate players over time, the things coaches…

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About the show

A raw and honest look into high-performance hockey development, from youth to elite levels. From the creators you know and love, Built From Steel brings together the worlds of player development through real world experience the BioSteel performance ecosystem. Hosted by Coach Eric Palazzolo, the show blends insight, experience, and real talk for athletes, coaches, and parents who are serious about long-term growth, on and off the ice.