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Champs App Podcast

Champs App Podcast

The Champs App Podcast helps players and parents demystify the minor hockey development & recruiting process for both girls and boys. Learn more at http://www.champs.app

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00:41:38

Episode 121: Dan Koch - Associate Head Coach of the...

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2025/10/20

On this episode, we chat with Dan Koch, Associate Head Coach of the Wisconsin women’s ice hockey team. We discuss how far women’s hockey has come at Wisconsin since the program began, how the house agreement and NIL impactsthe team and managing their roster of 26 players. Dan also shares how Wisconsin recruits players and provides some excellent recruiting advice. You can connect with Dan Koch on the team’s website: https://uwbadgers.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/dan-koch/2694 You can

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00:42:10

Episode 120: Brandon Brown - Head Coach of the Post...

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2025/10/13

On this episode, we chat with Brandon Brown, newly appointed head coach of the Post Eagles women’s hockey team. We discuss the Post University academics, facilities and hockey program. He also shares why players choose the Post Eagles and what is going on in the current recruiting environment.You can connect with Brandon Brown either on the team’s website or via Brandon Brown’s Champs App Profile: https://sports.champs.app/h/brandon-brownYou can learn more about and the Post Eagles Women’s Ice

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00:47:09

Episode 119: Meghan Sweezey – Head Coach of the Saint...

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2025/09/29

On this episode we talk with Meghan Sweezey head coach ofthe St Michaels women’s hockey program. We go into detail on the St Mike’s academics, facilities and hockey team. Megan shares her perspective on why players should choose the Purple Knights and she gives some insightful recruiting advice. You can learn more about the St. Michael’s Women’s IceHockey program here: https://www.smcathletics.com/sports/wice/index You can connect with Meghan Sweezey on the St Mike’s website:

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00:35:02

Episode 118: Lee-J Mirasolo – Head Coach of the...

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2025/09/22

On this episode we talk with Lee-J Mirasolo, head coach ofthe Stonehill Skyhawks women’s hockey program. Now entering her 3rd season as the head coach, Lee-J provides an update on the program and discusses what’s going on with the current recruiting cycle. You can learn more about and the Stonehill CollegeWomen’s Ice Hockey program here: https://www.stonehillskyhawks.com/sports/wice/index.You can connect with Lee-J Mirasolo on the StonehillWomen’s website:

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00:35:43

Episode 117: Allison Coomey – Head Coach of the...

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2025/09/15

On this episode we talk with Allison Coomey about all the preparations that went into getting the Blue Hens ready for their inaugural season, the coaching staff’s roster construction strategy, Allison’s expectations for the upcoming season and what is going on with this year’s crazy recruiting cycle.You can connect with Allison Coomey either on theDelaware women’s hockey website: https://bluehens.com/sports/ice-hockey/roster/coaches/allison-coomey/5271or via Allison Coomey’s Champs App profile:

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00:55:44

Episode 116: Raising an NHL Draft Prospect with Ben...

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2025/06/24

On this episode, we’re joined by Ben Kevan Sr., father of NHL draft prospect Ben Kevan, who is ranked 45th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting. This is an amazing conversation as we go through Ben’s progression from Learn to Skate all the way to playing in the USHL and for Team USA at the Under-18s. We also discuss the ups and downs of the player development process, the major decisions about where to play youth hockey and the role of the parent in this entire

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00:50:58

Episode 115: Merrimack Women’s Ice Hockey Head Coach...

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2025/06/02

On this episode, Erin Hamlen, head coach of the Merrimackwomen’s hockey program, returns to discuss the state of women’s college hockey, what it takes for teams to win, how she and her staff are preparing for June 15th and huge amount of advice for players and parents about the recruiting process. This is a must-listen episode!Note: The podcast was recorded the day before the Princeton head coaching role opened up.You can connect with Erin Hamlen either on the MerrimackWomen’s Ice Hockey website:

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00:52:04

Episode 114: U of Toronto Women’s Hockey Head Coach...

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2025/05/25

On this episode we talk with Vicky Sunohara, a two-timeOlympic gold medalist, longtime Team Canada standout, and now the head coach of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, Vicky has played a major role in shaping women’s hockey in Canada and beyond. From elite competition to building the next generation of leaders, she brings unmatched experience, passion, and perspective.You can connect with Vicky Sunohara either on the Blues women’s hockey website:

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00:45:50

Episode 113: Bemidji State Women’s Hockey Head Coach...

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2025/05/19

On today’s episode we talk with the Bemidji State Beaverswomen’s hockey head coach Amber Frykland. We discuss her hockey playing and coaching career at Bemidji State, USA Hockey women’s U18 team and go into detail about the upcoming recruiting season that starts next month. You willhear directly from Amber about how she evaluates players and prepares for June 15th.You can connect with Amber Frykland either on the Beavers women’s hockey website:

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00:32:06

Episode 112: The Status on Bringing Michigan an NCAA...

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2025/05/12

On today’s episode we get an update on the University of Michigan's plans to start a D1 women’s hockey program. We welcome back Jenna Trubiano who was the head coach of the women’s club team and is now a strategic advisor to the group working on this project.You can connect with Jenna Trubiano via email trubiano@umich.edu and Jenna’s Champs App profile: https://profile.champs.app/h/jenna-trubianoFollow Jenna on X: @jtribs14 and Instagram: @jtribs14============================Champs App is your

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00:53:12

Episode 111: Player Development Coach Sam Cheema from...

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2025/04/07

On this episode we talk with skills development coach SamCheema. We discuss the difference in player development between North Americaand Europe, how to score goals, developing confidence in players, and how to get recruited. You can connect with Sam Cheema on the Cheema Hockey website: https://www.cheemahockey.com/Follow Sam on X: @samcheema21 andInstagram: @cheemahockey ============================Champs Appis your recruiting and development copilot. Champs App helps athletes, coaches,parents

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00:47:39

Episode 110: Becky McGee - Founder of SDR Academy

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2025/03/10

On this episode we talk with Becky McGee, founder of SDR Academy, a high performance hockey developmentacademy based in Calgary, Alberta. We discuss training and development of female hockey players, how to develop hockey IQ, the Hockey Alberta selection process for the female U18 summer camp and the SDR Scouting Summit Showcase.You can connect with Becky McGee on the SDR Academy website: https://www.sdracademy.com/=======================Champs Appis your recruiting and development copilot. Champs

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01:01:16

Episode 109: USA Hockey Head Scout and Olympic Gold...

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2025/02/03

This is Part II in our conversations about the Girls PlayerDevelopment Camps. We discuss Haley’s hockey journey which included winning Olympic gold in 2018 and playing professional hockey. In addition we discuss how USA Hockey picks players for the U18 girls camp, how the U18 world championship team roster is constructed and what happened at this year world championships in Finland. Most importantly Haley details exactly what she looks for when evaluating players. You can connect with Haley

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01:11:12

Episode 108: USA Hockey Director of Girls Hockey...

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2025/01/13

On this episode we kick-off 2025 with a bang. This is Part I on USA Hockey Player Development for Girls. Our first guest of the year is Kristen Saegart, Director of Girls Hockey with USA Hockey. Kristen discusses USA Hockey National playoffs, development camps selections, player evaluation and feedback. In addition, Kristen shares several announcements about changes to the development camp process. This is a must-listen to episode not just for US-based players but also can help players in Canada

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00:51:56

Episode 107: Stefan Decosse – Head Coach of the...

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2024/12/09

On this episode we talk with Stefan Decosse, head coach ofthe Colgate women’s hockey team. We discuss his masters thesis on what it takes to develop high-end athletes, how a trip to southeast Asia influences his coaching style, his plans for the raiders hockey program and he goes into detail on their recruiting process. You can connect with Stefan Decosse either on the Colgate women’s hockey website: https://colgateathletics.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/stefan-decosse/2532 or via

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00:52:53

Episode 106: Tony Maci – Head Coach of the Union...

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2024/11/11

On this episode we talk with Tony Maci, head coach of the Union Women’s hockey team. We discuss his coaching experience and winning a national championship with the Clarkson women’s program, all the changes happening with the hockey programs at Union and of course go into detail about recruiting. You can connect with Tony Maci either on the Union women’s hockey website: https://unionathletics.com/staff-directory/tony-maci/517 or via Tony Maci’s Champs App profile:

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00:39:34

Episode 105: Ray Kizzie – Head Coach of the Salem...

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2024/11/04

On this episode, we talk with Ray Kizzie, head coach of the Salem State women’s hockey team. We discuss his playing and coaching journey in Texas, the competition level in Division III hockey, his plans for the Salem State program and go into detail on the recruiting process. You can connect with Ray Kizzie either on the Salem State women’s hockey website: https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/wice/coaches/Kizzie_Ray or via Ray Kizzie’s Champs App profile: https://profile.champs.app/h/ray-kizzie You

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00:59:47

Episode 104: Graham Thomas – Head Coach of the...

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2024/10/22

On this episode, we talk with Graham Thomas, head coach of the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. We cover a wide range of topics including him helping start the Syracuse women’s hockey team, training with Connor Bedard, the amazing success of the UBC women’s hockey program and his recruiting advice for players. You can connect with Graham Thomas either on the UBC Thunderbird’s website: https://gothunderbirds.ca/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/graham-thomas/4499 or via Graham

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00:55:08

Episode 103: Kris Hogg – Head Coach of the Rink...

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2024/10/15

On this episode, we talk with Kris Hogg who is the head coach of the Rink Hockey Academy Girls Prep team. We discuss his junior and professional playing career, how girls hockey works in western Canada, go into detail on rink hockey academy and discuss recruiting both into RHA and moving on to college hockey. You can connect with Kris either on The RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna Female Prep website : https://rinkhockeyacademykelowna.ca/female-u18-prep/coach/kris-hogg-52/ or via Kris Hogg’s Champs App

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00:44:31

Episode 102: Makenna Newkirk – Assistant Coach with...

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2024/09/23

On this episode, we talk with with Makenna Newkirk,Assistant Coach with the Penn State Women’s Hockey Program. We cover a lot of territory including youth and prep school hockey, Ivy League vs. scholarship schools, what it’s like to play at Penn State and of course lots of information about the recruiting process. You can connect with Makenna either on the Penn State Women’s Hockey website: https://gopsusports.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/season/2024-25/staff/makenna-newkirk or via Makenna

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