In this episode of The Next Next, host Jason Jacobs dives into the intricacies of athlete development with Cason Hohmann, a former professional hockey player turned agent. The discussion explores Cason's journey in hockey, from a late start in roller hockey to captaining the Boston University hockey team. The episode delves into the role of parents, the balance between pushing for excellence and avoiding burnout, and how technology and video analysis are transforming player development. Cason shares insights on the evolution of advisory roles in player development and his vision for making elite player development more accessible.
00:00 Introduction to The Next Next
00:31 Guest Introduction: Cason Hohmann
01:15 Cason's Early Hockey Journey
03:41 Parental Influence and Player Development
10:22 High School and Junior Hockey Experience
22:00 The Importance of Individual Development
28:26 The Role of Video Analysis in Hockey
38:08 Natural Hockey IQ: Innate or Taught?
40:29 The Importance of Skating in Youth Hockey
41:22 Understanding the Game: A Math Test Analogy
45:24 The Role of Advisors in Hockey Development
45:55 Balancing Accessibility and Cost in Hockey
47:34 Parental Involvement in Player Development
50:13 The Evolution and Importance of Hockey Advisors
59:10 Future Goals and Professional Aspirations
01:15:26 Closing Thoughts and Future Collaboration
Note: Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com).
