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PowerTech Development PodcastEp.234 | Inside the World’s Best Youth Hockey Programs with Matt DumouchelleIn this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we welcome Matt Dumouchelle, creator of The Coaches Site’s Hockey Factories Series, contributor to The Coaches Site Podcast, and Assistant GM of the Leamington Flyers. Drawing from years of global research into the world’s best hockey development programs, Matt unpacks what great programs do differently.Whether you're a coach, parent, or program director, this conversation delivers deep insight on youth development systems, what it means to be aligned as an organization, and why the coach-player-parent triangle is more important than...2025-04-201h 17
THE MENTAL GAME Sports PodcastMatt Dumouchelle talks about Junior A Hockey and its Ecosystem of Preventable Behavioural ConcernsIn this episode of, "The Mental Game Academy" Podcast, host Larissa Mills sits down with Matt Dumouchelle, author of The Hockey Factories series on TheCoachesSite.com. Matt has spent years researching the world’s top hockey development programs, uncovering the tools and strategies that any youth organization can use to create a better experience for their players and families. Now, in his fifth year as Assistant General Manager of the Leamington Flyers in the Ontario Junior Hockey League, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge on player development, team culture, and what it takes to build a winning prog...2025-03-3152 min
Our Kids Play HockeyThe Ride to The Rink - Wearing the Logo with PrideWhat does it take to become a great hockey player—and a great teammate? In this episode of The Ride to the Rink episode, Lee Elias, Christie Casciano Burns, and Mike Bonelli are joined by Matt Dumouchelle, author of the Hockey Factories series. Matt has traveled the world studying elite hockey programs, and he shares invaluable lessons for youth players about the importance of having fun, being a good teammate, and embracing the journey of the game.From celebrating the little moments on the ice to the lasting impact of team pride, Matt offers advice for...2025-02-0609 min
Our Kids Play HockeyBuilding Hockey Factories With Matt DumouchelleIn this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee, Christie, and Mike sit down with Matt Dumouchelle, the creator of the Hockey Factories series and podcast via The Coaches Site. Matt’s in-depth exploration into elite hockey development programs worldwide has uncovered the secret ingredients behind their success—not just in creating great players, but in cultivating outstanding people.Matt shares insights from his research, including the importance of community among coaches, redefining success in youth hockey, and how the world’s top hockey programs prioritize development over immediate results. Whether you’re a parent, coach, or hockey e...2025-02-011h 10
Glass and OutHockey Factories Podcast: Science, Sleep and Peter ForsbergThe Hockey Factories Podcast is back for Season 2! TCS Contributor Matt Dumouchelle gives you an exclusive listen to the coaches, managers and players from some of the top hockey development program's in the world. Check out this exclusive listen of episode 1, where we take a look at how science has crept into the sports world, maybe nowhere as clearly as Zug in Switzerland. Dumouchelle gets to fan-girl a bit and we'll talk about skills that are becoming more prevalent like read and react and another that we seem to be losing because of the overwhelming...2024-08-0134 min
Mitlin Money MindsetBuilding Winning Teams: The Secrets Behind Top Hockey Programs with Matt Dumouchelle (Ep. 195)Have you ever wondered what really separates elite hockey programs from your local community team? Join Larry Sprung as he chats with Matt Dumouchelle, a seasoned media professional, and Assistant General Manager for the Leamington Flyers, who dives into the fascinating world of elite youth hockey academies. Matt shares insights from researching top hockey programs around the globe, his involvement with The Coaches Site, and the unique journey that led him to become an influential voice in the sport. Whether you're a hockey parent, coach, or enthusiast, you'll uncover valuable strategies for player and personal d...2024-07-2444 min
The Hockey Think Tank PodcastEpisode 302 - Matt DumouchelleOn this week’s episode, Topher and Jeff welcome Matt Dumouchelle to the podcast! Matt is a contributor to The Coaches Site and wrote the series Hockey Factories, which takes a deep dive into how some of hockey’s top development programs in the world train and develop elite talent. In this episode we talk about:— Commonalities among the world’s most successful development programs— Things that hockey directors and coach can take begin to implement into their own programs right away— The correlation between having a cohesive club culture and having succes...2024-03-041h 24
Grassroots: The Minor Hockey ShowEpisode 99 - Hockey Factories through a different lensMatt Dumouchelle is a writer for The Coaches Site and assistant GM for a junior A team near Windsor. But he also authored a revelatory five-part series, "Hockey Factories" published last year on thecoachessite.com. A second series focusing on five different hockey organizations in Europe and North America will be out shortly. In this episode Matt shares what can be learned from these clubs, their programs and approaches. He also discusses his own journey in sports, with keen observations about our sporting culture, including now being a dad to a hockey-loving six year old.To get...2024-02-131h 25
Hockey IQ PodcastMatt DumouchelleOn this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Matt Dumouchelle, writer and podcaster of the series 'Hockey Factories.' Matt had a behind the scenes look into the best hockey talent producers in the world.A few areas on this episode we discuss:- Ideas that anyone can steal from the best- Where the big differences are between hockey factories- What great development looks like- How programs go about developing players and coaches- The definition of success- Winning is a byproduct2023-02-0849 min
Hockey Factories PodcastDirectors Club Podcast: Learning from the World's Top Hockey OrganizationsMike Bonelli welcomes Hockey Factories author Matt Dumouchelle to share key takeaways from researching and interviewing the people behind the top development organizations in hockey. Some of the key insights you’ll learn: Why are players attracted to these programs? How do these “Hockey Factories” retain players? What are the attributes in players that the leaders in these organizations look for? What are some of the roadblocks to success? 2023-01-281h 11
Hockey Factories PodcastThe People (S01 Ep. 5)In episode 5 of the Hockey Factories Podcast, Matt Dumouchelle dives deeper into the people you've heard about from the previous four episodes. We realize very quickly everything being done in these programs - and what can be done in yours - has to do with people and treating people the right way. We also have some fun with some must-hear clips from interviews he conducted while writing the articles.2022-11-2834 min
Hockey Factories PodcastBuilding Longevity (S01 Ep. 4)With a few things going your way, nearly any program could have flash-in-the-pan success. But what Shattuck St-Marys, the Okanagan Hockey Academy, Adler Mannheim, Jokerit and Frolunda are doing takes years and years of consistency, improvement and reflection. In episode 4, Matt Dumouchelle looks at questions like, how do these programs continue to produce some of the best talent in the world? Where do they see their own room for growth? And what are the biggest challenges they face in the future? 2022-11-2134 min
Hockey Factories PodcastCommunication (S01 Ep. 3)Let's talk about talking! But not just talking - communicating. It's not just in the words you say, it's how you say it, what message you're conveying and if it's being explained properly, who is and isn't listening and how to get a group of young men or women with different learning methods to be on the same page. In Episode 3, Matt Dumouchelle explores why without communication, not much will get done and offers some tools that you can use to make sure your message is coming across.2022-11-1429 min
Glass and OutHockey Factories Podcast Ep. 1: Youth DevelopmentThe Coaches Site is proud to announce the launch of the Hockey Factories Podcast! In this series, you will hear from the coaches, managers and players who helped bring the first five Hockey Factories articles to life. Listen as you get exclusive insight into the rooms where Sidney Crosby, Leon Draisaitl, Rasmus Dahlin and hundreds of others got their starts and developed into some of the brightest stars in the NHL. Check out episode 1, where Matt Dumouchelle examines youth development and where Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, the Okanagan Hockey Academy, Adler Mannheim, Jokerit and Frolunda leave their mar...2022-11-1141 min
Glass and OutTCS Contributor Matt Dumouchelle: Hockey Factories origins, key takeaways from top hockey programs and plans for season 2 In episode 194 of the Glass and Out hockey podcast, we welcome The Coaches Site Contributor Matt Dumouchelle, who's definitely had a week to remember. You may know Dumouchelle best from his series Hockey Factories, which provides a deep dive into he top hockey development programs in the world. Well, the series was such a success that we've turned the first five organization profiles into a PDF E-Book! You can download your copy now for free. On top of that, we've collaborated with Dumouchelle to create the Hockey Factories Podcast. You can now hear f...2022-11-111h 07
Hockey Factories PodcastCoaching (S01 Ep. 2)There is no greater impact on a player's hockey life than their coach. Coaching is a reward and an honour and with it - like great power - comes great responsibility. In episode 2 of the Hockey Factories Podcast, Matt Dumouchelle will reveal strategies used by coaches around the world ranging from how coaching has changed in 2022, the challenge of coaching the most skilled and not-so-skilled players on your team and how important it is for coaches to collaborate for the greater good.2022-11-0736 min
Hockey Factories PodcastYouth Development (S01 Ep. 1)Welcome to the Hockey Factories Podcast, brought to you by The Coaches Site. In this series we will hear from the coaches, managers and players who helped bring the Hockey Factories articles to life. In episode 1, Matt Dumouchelle examines youth development and where Shattuck St-Marys, the Okanagan Hockey Academy, Adler Mannheim, Jokerit and Frolunda leave their marks on a player's career. You can download the full Hockey Factories PDF Book, featuring the first five organization profiles at https://join.thecoachessite.com/hockey-factories-ebook2022-11-0741 min
Glass and OutThe Coaches Site Founder Aaron Wilbur: Developing Better LeadersFor this week's episode of the Glass and Out podcast, we've decided to flip the script. Sitting in the guest chair will be none other than Glass and Out host, and The Coaches Site founder, Aaron Wilbur. Taking over hosting duties will be Matt Dumouchelle, a new writer for The Coaches Site and Assistant GM for the GOJHL's Leamington Flyers. Now into its 10th year as a company, the 'why' of The Coaches Site has always been a simple one: to provide the game's top coaches a platform to share their ideas, and ultimately help...2021-10-071h 15
For Future ConsiderationsEpisode 1 - Who We AreGet to know the hosts behind For Future Considerations. Manny Paiva, Matt Dumouchelle and John Rashotte share a little bit about themselves, their friendship and their new venture together -- a podcast. 2021-01-2719 min
Hockey Minds PodcastEpisode #35 - Featuring Matt DumouchelleWe speak with Matt Domouchelle, assistant general manager with the Leamington Flyers. Matt goes in-depth on his career throughout multiple sports with topics including working in basketball with the Windsor Express, his time with the Leamington Flyers, a unique cold call and more!2020-11-051h 01
Hockey Minds PodcastEpisode #13 - Hosted By Matt Dumouchelle Featuring Ryan StaceyIn this "reverse episode", Guest Host Matt Dumouchelle, Assistant General Manager of the Leamington Flyers talks with me (Ryan Stacey, Director of Analytics with the Sarnia Sting) about my hockey career to date. Matt sparks a great conversation and we touch on a variety of topics including the Newfoundland hockey community, my time with the Sarnia Sting, the process of learning analytics, and more!2020-08-201h 06
Michigan Motors ForwardBob DuMouchelle of DuMouchelle's Auction HouseThe DuMouchelle’s auction house is a Detroit institution. Since 1927, the family business has handled auctions for rare antiques and art and established a reputation as one of the best businesses of its kind in the country. Located on Jefferson Avenue across from the Renaissance Center, DuMouchelle’s has hosted auctions in its gallery for decades, as well as online. Collectors around the world trust DuMouchelle’s to appraise works and handle all parts of auctions. But when the pandemic hit, everything had to move online. When you're on a Zoom call, a fraction-of-a-second delay may be a...2020-07-0916 min