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A raw and honest look into high-performance hockey development, from youth to elite levels. Built From Steel brings together the worlds of player development through real world experience and 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.
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- 5 days ago1h 8m
Ep.47 | 10 Things Coach Andy Notices Behind the Bench in 2026
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 and how the youth hockey environment continues to evolve.From communication and feedback to the professionalization of youth sports, player preparation, and the growing dependence on coaches, trainers, and advisors, this conversation explores both the positive developments and concerning trends shaping today's game.While players have access to more resources, information, and development opportunities than ever before, are we losing some of the fundamental lessons and experiences that make hockey so valuable?The game continues to evolve, but we can't lose sight of the fundamentals that make great players and great people.Key Moments0:00 – Intro5:00 – Kids are still kids: the importance of guidance and patience9:00 – Understanding that development is a process you can't rush10:00 – The communication problem in today's youth hockey16:45 – Players want feedback and need to understand how to improve20:00 – How video technology like LiveBarn has changed the game22:30 – Coaches have more resources than ever, regardless of playing experience25:00 – How coaching has evolved over time31:50 – Players need to understand WHY they're doing things37:30 – Today's players are generally more skilled, but are they better hockey players?45:10 – Are we losing important details and habits in the game?46:30 – How players prepare for games today49:30 – The desire to be elite before earning it52:00 – Why players can't skip steps in the development process56:00 – Players want to train, but does everything require a coach, trainer, or advisor?1:03:00 – Have we gotten too far away from the roots of hockey?Key ThemesYouth athletes still need guidance, patience, and strong relationships with adultsCommunication and meaningful feedback are fundamental to player developmentModern coaching resources have created new opportunities for coaches to improvePlayers need to understand the purpose behind what they're being taughtIncreased skill development doesn't necessarily translate to better hockey habitsPreparation, accountability, and attention to detail still matterThe professionalization of youth hockey is changing player and parent expectationsExternal coaching and guidance should complement, not replace, player independenceDevelopment takes time, and players can't skip the processPreserving the fundamentals, enjoyment, and culture of hockey is essential as the game evolvesStay ConnectedWatch the Academy docu-series Built From Steel on YouTube.Follow on socials:@BuiltFromSteelSeries@BioSteelSports@BioSteelSportsAcademy@CoachEpzoloThe Built From Steel Podcast is a division of BioSteel Sports.Learn more at www.biosteel.com
- 1 weeks ago1h 8m
Ep.46 | Successful Youth Hockey Program Blueprint (The Coaches Site)
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 hosts this webinar discussion with panelists Eric Palazzolo, Maco Balkovek, and Lukas Havlicek. Drawing on their work at BioSteel Sports Academy, Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna, and HC Slovan Bratislava, they compare ways to create alignment, give coaches room to work, start a season with staff, and bring new coaches into an organization.From culture and parent communication to delegation and coach development, the panel discusses the day-to-day work behind a successful youth hockey program. They also take on development versus winning, the timing of systems and skills, how much a group can understand, difficult player personalities, and the non-negotiables they would put in place when building an organization.Key Moments0:00 – Intro10:15 – Establishing organizational alignment12:50 – Giving coaches freedom within an established program17:30 – Onboarding new coaches19:45 – Defining a development-focused program22:55 – Guiding coach-parent interactions26:00 – Building culture at HC Slovan32:40 – Delegating across a hockey organization37:10 – Structuring coach development44:25 – Non-negotiables for a new organization51:55 – Managing coaches' urge to win54:30 – When to teach systems versus skills in youth hockey57:40 – Deciding how much a group can understand59:40 – Managing difficult player personalities1:02:45 – Improving yourself and your organizationKey Themes• Alignment, culture, and non-negotiables give a youth hockey program direction.• Coach freedom works alongside onboarding, development, and support.• Development-focused decisions balance skills, systems, winning, and player capacity.• Parent communication and delegation shape the day-to-day running of an organization.• Leaders need to keep improving themselves and their organizations.Webinar Panel• Matt Doumochelle, webinar host• Eric Palazzolo, BioSteel Sports Academy• Maco Balkovek, Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna• Lukas Havlicek, HC Slovan BratislavaStay ConnectedWatch the Academy docu-series Built From Steel on YouTube.Follow on socials:@BuiltFromSteelSeries@BioSteelSports@BioSteelSportsAcademy@CoachEpzoloThe Built From Steel Podcast is a division of BioSteel Sports.Learn more at www.biosteel.com
- 2 weeks ago1h 3m
Ep.45 | Youth Hockey Development: Positions, Communication & Flexibility
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 Built From Steel Podcast, they discuss the mixed parent response, including concerns about preparing for AAA next year.They also talk about the approach and feel behind coaching young players, managing a bench with 10 forwards, and learning what interests each player. The conversation considers the learning curve created by new drills and why a coach may need to adapt roles and plans as the season progresses.Key Moments0:00 – Intro15:30 – A U9 coach's development-first season plan19:41 – The coaching approach behind player development24:30 – Developing a feel for what players need27:30 – Managing 10 forwards on a youth hockey bench32:10 – The case for changing positions38:00 – Player preferences for playing centre48:00 – Avoiding doing too much as a coach51:00 – The learning curve for new drills1:01:10 – Learning player interests and getting them to speak1:03:00 – Adapting as the season progressesKey ThemesPlayer development at U9 can include communication, accountability and self-advocacy.Changing positions and playing with different teammates can build a broader understanding of the game.Coaches need a feel for individual players, including what interests them and how to get them talking.New drills and season plans come with a learning curve and may need adaptation.Parent expectations about early AAA preparation can clash with a development-first plan.Watch the Academy docu-series Built From Steel on YouTube.Stay ConnectedFollow on socials:@BuiltFromSteelSeries@BioSteelSports@BioSteelSportsAcademy@CoachEpzolo
- 3 weeks ago1h 20m
Ep.44 | Getting Noticed: Scouting, Development & Hockey Paths
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, why love of the game matters, and how practice, roles, identity and intent fit into a player’s growth.They also cover evaluating games beyond goals, the balance of skill and hockey IQ, what scouts care about, the urge to move away from home, and what can get a player noticed. The conversation includes guidance for parents as they help their kids manage disappointment and make sense of the development process.Key Moments17:00 – Managing disappointment19:00 – What player development actually means20:00 – Why love of the game matters24:20 – Evaluating games beyond goals26:00 – Helping kids assess whether they played well28:00 – Skill development and hockey IQ29:00 – Practice players31:50 – When player roles begin to matter33:00 – Developing a player identity34:45 – What scouts care about38:00 – The urge to move away from home41:00 – Playing with intent43:00 – What actually gets a player noticed47:30 – Supporting kids as a hockey parentKey Themes• Development is about more than goals• Love of the game matters alongside skill and hockey IQ• Roles, identity, practice and intent shape a player’s growth• Scouts look beyond obvious production• Parents can help kids reflect on games and manage disappointmentStay ConnectedWatch the Academy docu-series Built From Steel on YouTube.Follow on socials:@BuiltFromSteelSeries@BioSteelSports@BioSteelSportsAcademy@CoachEpzoloThe Built From Steel Podcast is a division of BioSteel Sports.Learn more at www.biosteel.com
- Sep 6, 202654 min
Ep.43 | Foundations for Centermen in Youth Hockey *Mini Series Ep.3*
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 coverage when the puck changes sides.He also breaks down getting underneath the puck on breakouts, creating short passing options and speed, staying connected through the neutral zone, and shifting into F1, F2, or F3 in the offensive zone. The episode closes with faceoffs and the responsibility that starts as soon as the puck drops.Key Moments4:30 – Third-defenceman responsibilities in the defensive zone7:00 – Protecting the middle of the ice11:00 – Supporting a defensive-zone corner battle15:30 – Moving through the middle when the puck switches sides19:00 – Reading the play as the defensive-zone quarterback23:20 – Common defensive-zone mistakes for centermen26:15 – Getting underneath the puck on breakouts29:00 – Creating short passing lanes and support33:00 – Questions to ask when supporting a breakout35:00 – Staying low and connected in the neutral zone40:00 – Forechecking inside-out in the neutral zone44:00 – Forward roles on entries: F1, F2, and F348:00 – Faceoff responsibilities after the puck dropsKey Themes• Centers protect middle ice and stay defensive-side rather than chase the puck.• Patience below battles helps centermen cover loose pucks and dangerous ice.• Getting underneath the puck creates short passing options and speed.• Offensively, a centerman’s role shifts to F1, F2, or F3 as play becomes fluid.• Faceoff responsibility continues with the read after the puck drops.Stay ConnectedWatch the Academy docu-series Built From Steel on YouTube.Follow on socials:@BuiltFromSteelSeries@BioSteelSports@BioSteelSportsAcademy@CoachEpzoloThe Built From Steel Podcast is a division of BioSteel Sports.Learn more at www.biosteel.com
- Aug 30, 20261h 0m
Ep.42 | Foundations for Wingers in Youth Hockey *Mini Series Ep.1*
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 middle, controlling the gap, defending inside-out, and recognizing that good defence starts with managing time and space rather than chasing every play.He also breaks down defensive-zone responsibilities, puck retrievals, partner support in the neutral zone, and when a defenceman has earned the chance to join the rush. The conversation closes with offensive-zone habits, pinching decisions, and a defence-first approach to faceoffs.Key Moments3:00 – Defending the rush9:10 – Gap control and managing attacking space16:28 – Defending a 2-on-119:00 – Defensive-zone coverage responsibilities23:00 – Defending out of the corners27:00 – Protecting the front of the net31:00 – Communicating switches in coverage34:30 – Puck retrievals37:00 – Puck management under pressure40:00 – Neutral-zone responsibilities40:30 – Using the D-to-D hinge for partner support45:00 – When to join the rush47:00 – Offensive-zone positioning52:00 – Pinching and understanding the risk55:00 – Defence-first faceoff responsibilitiesKey Themes• Protecting inside ice gives attackers fewer dangerous options.• Gap control is about matching speed without surrendering space.• Scanning before puck retrievals helps defencemen solve pressure earlier.• Good puck movement gives teammates usable options instead of passing along pressure.• Defencemen can join the offence when possession and support are in place.Stay ConnectedWatch the Academy docu-series Built From Steel on YouTube.Follow on socials:@BuiltFromSteelSeries@BioSteelSports@BioSteelSportsAcademy@CoachEpzoloThe Built From Steel Podcast is a division of BioSteel Sports.Learn more at www.biosteel.com
- Aug 23, 20261h 2m
Ep.41 | Foundations for Wingers in Youth Hockey *Mini Series Ep.1*
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 defensive zone with coverage areas, weak-side support, strong-side positioning, switches, and common mistakes that can open dangerous ice.Coach Eric then moves into breakouts from both sides, options along the wall, and neutral-zone responsibilities after a change of possession. He also explains why players shift from C, LW, or RW into F1, F2, and F3 as play becomes fluid, before closing with basic winger responsibilities on faceoffs.Key Moments4:00 – Defensive-zone coverage areas for wingers5:00 – Weak-side defensive-zone coverage10:45 – Strong-side defensive-zone coverage13:35 – Coverage responsibilities near the boards15:00 – Adjusting when defencemen switch22:00 – Common defensive-zone mistakes24:00 – Dot lanes and protecting middle ice28:50 – Defending the point and angling lanes31:30 – Defensive-zone coverage summary32:20 – Strong-side breakout transitions36:10 – Weak-side breakout options38:00 – Keys to successful breakouts40:00 – Breakout options along the wall44:00 – Strong-side neutral-zone responsibilities49:30 – Changing from position labels to F1, F2, and F3Key Themes• Wingers need to recognize when to protect middle ice and when to pressure.• Strong-side and weak-side responsibilities require different reads.• Defensive positioning affects how quickly a winger can become useful on a breakout.• As play becomes fluid, forward roles matter more than fixed position labels.• Faceoff responsibilities begin with knowing the immediate threat.Stay ConnectedWatch the Academy docu-series Built From Steel on YouTube.Follow on socials:@BuiltFromSteelSeries@BioSteelSports@BioSteelSportsAcademy@CoachEpzoloThe Built From Steel Podcast is a division of BioSteel Sports.Learn more at www.biosteel.com
- Aug 16, 20261h 18m
Ep.40 | Youth Hockey Q&A: Ice Time, The Car Ride Home, Phones & Player Confidence
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 player elsewhere, how parents can handle the car ride home, and how coaches can communicate without turning every decision into a negotiation.They also get into helping young athletes build steadier confidence, phones and comparison, when promotion or advisors may be useful, moving from smaller markets, getting cut, and how their opinions on NCAA/OHL pathways are changing.Key Moments3:30 – Question 1: Go to a strong team or be the go-to player?8:00 – Making limited minutes count13:50 – Question 2: What should parents say on the car ride home?14:45 – Helping a player understand what made a good game22:30 – Question 3: How to find the right balance in coach-parent communication?28:00 – Communicating with players versus parents30:30 – Question 4: How to help players become more emotionally steady?34:00 – Building confidence as a young athlete40:20 – Question 5: Are phones that bad?43:00 – Managing phone use on a team49:30 – Question 6: When do youth players need promotion from an advisor/agent?50:30 – Why a player's performance is the best promotion58:30 – Question 7: Do small market players need to move to bigger centers?1:05:10 – Question 8: How do you help a player work through getting cut?1:08:00 – Question 9: How have your opinions on NCAA/OHL pathways changed?Key Themes• A stronger team can still be a good development setting when players make their opportunities count.• Parents can support players by listening and helping them process games rather than taking over the conversation.• Clear communication matters, but coaches need boundaries around decisions and roles.• Confidence needs to hold up when a young athlete makes mistakes or faces disappointment.• Performance and patience matter amid phones, promotion, movement, and changing pathways.Stay ConnectedWatch the Academy docu-series Built From Steel on YouTube.Follow on socials:@BuiltFromSteelSeries@BioSteelSports@BioSteelSportsAcademy@CoachEpzoloThe Built From Steel Podcast is a division of BioSteel Sports.Learn more at www.biosteel.com
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