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We break down how Maryland built a winning NAHL culture, why communication beats perfect systems, and what actually gets players recruited and promoted. Clint shares candid views on parents, leadership, roles, and the real skills that translate to NCAA hockey.
• defining the NAHL pathway and USHL movement
• player-led culture, standards, and leadership habits
• practice design, video literacy, and pattern recognition
• non‑negotiables: relentless pace, backcheck legs, team first
• communication on the bench and during special teams
• recruiting, relationships, and pro‑standard resources
• what schools ask: motor, compete, coachability, IQ
• aligning parents and players, shared messages
• roles over ego, earning trust before creativity
• why winning accelerates individual advancement
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Chapters
1. Talk Your Way To Winning (00:00:00)
2. Show Open & Guest Intro (00:00:19)
3. What The NAHL Really Is (00:01:02)
4. From California To Notre Dame (00:07:32)
5. Leaving Home And Growing Up (00:13:15)
6. Parents, Advisors, And Boundaries (00:18:32)
7. Transparency, Video, And Accountability (00:24:18)
8. Coaching Without Playing Pedigree (00:30:12)
9. Managing Egos Versus Xs And Os (00:36:05)
10. Human First, Player Second (00:41:12)
11. Culture: Fun, Life, And Balance (00:47:22)
12. CTA: UMH68 Event Announcement (00:54:10)
13. Players Must Do Their Homework (00:56:25)
14. Don’t Be A Dud: Ask Better Questions (01:00:20)
15. Building Maryland From Scratch (01:07:12)
16. Recruiting, Resources, And Relationships (01:13:44)
17. Identity, Roles, And Leadership (01:19:36)
18. Practice Standards And Player-Led Rooms (01:26:48)
19. Non‑Negotiables: Relentless And Team First (01:34:20)
20. Communication As A Competitive Advantage (01:42:20)
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