Built From Steel Podcast
Episodes
Ep.19 | The Pressures on Sports Parents *Mini Series Ep.2*
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2 of our Parenting Through Sports mini-series, Eric and Andy dive into the most common pressures parents face navigating the youth hockey w...
Ep.18 | Using Sports to Parent *Mini Series Ep.1*
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Youth sports are filled with passionate parents, but very little guidance on how to actually navigate the journey.In Episode 18 of the Built From Stee...
Ep.17 | Why Hockey Players "Slow Down" During the Season
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, we break down one of the most misunderstood areas of hockey development: in-season training.Many play...
Ep.16 | Inside OHL Scouting with Saginaw Spirit AGM Brian Prout
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Built From Steel Podcast, we share a full conversation with Brian Prout, Assistant General Manager of the Saginaw Spirit (OHL), who s...
Ep.15 | Coaching Toughness — What It Is & How to Build It
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, we unpack one of the most misunderstood words in youth hockey: toughness.We break down the difference...
Ep.14 | Phones, Performance & Personal Responsibility in Youth Hockey
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Phones are shaping today’s athletes - for better or worse.In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Coach Eric and Coach Andy tackle one of t...
Ep.13 | From the NHL to Youth Development with Brian Willsie - Built From Steel Podcast
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric is joined by former NHL forward and current player development coach Brian Willsie.Brian shares ...
Ep.12 | Trades, Moving Away for Hockey, and Chasing Teams
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy dive into one of the most loaded questions in youth hockey: When is it the right time t...
Ep.11 | What NCAA Programs Actually Look & USA Hockey Development
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, we take a deep dive into what NCAA hockey programs truly look for in players, and how USA Hockey appr...
Ep.10 | Mismatch Games & Global Growth - Lessons from the World Juniors
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the score doesn’t tell the real story, but your response always does.In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy take l...
Ep.9 | Youth Hockey Recruiting: What Actually Matters
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recruiting isn’t a moment, it’s a body of work.In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy break down what actually matters whe...
Ep.8 | “Good.” Mindset, Adversity & How Great Players Respond
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bad call? Good.Tough weekend? Good.Didn’t get the bounce, the shift, or the outcome? Good.In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and ...
Ep.7 | Ryan Vesce: CEO Matterhorn Fit, CHL/NCAA Changes & Future of Hockey
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More Information on the Matterhorn Fit All-Path Series:All-Path Ontario - Windsor, Ontario - May 15-18 2026All-Path Quebec - Montreal, Quebec...
Ep.6 | The Hockey Tournament/Showcase Grind - What It Takes at U16 & U18
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tournaments and Showcases are about who can handle the grind.In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy break down the mental and ...
Ep.5 | Overcoached & Underdeveloped: Is Simpler Better in Youth Hockey?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Youth hockey today is overflowing with noise. Too much instruction, too many commands, and too many coaches trying to look smart instead of developing...
Ep.4 | Finding Your Role On Any Team
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your role on a hockey team isn’t fixed - it’s earned, adapted, and redefined throughout your journey.In this episode of the Built From Steel Podca...
Ep.3 | Preparing for the OHL Draft
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The OHL Draft is a milestone, not the destination.In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric and Andy break down the pressure, the misconce...
Ep.2 | Coaching Youth Hockey: Winning, Development, & Parents
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coaching at the youth level isn’t just about systems and skill drills - it’s about shaping people.In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast,...
Ep.1 | Dan Crosby - Owner & CEO of BioSteel
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Crosby is the founder and CEO of BioSteel, the driving force behind BioSteel Sports Academy, and the visionary behind the Built From Steel movemen...