6°of Roger Neilson
6°of Roger Neilson is hosted by Coach Vinny Malts ofBloodline Hockey. The show is designed in honor of one of the greatest pioneers of coaching innovation and connection, Hall of Famer, Roger Neilson. Each episode will dive into meaningful stories and connections that have helped hockey coaches and players shape their professional philosophies and personal character through the art of sport. This podcast is supported by theRoger Neilson's Coaches Clinic.
6°of Roger Neilson
Episode Three: Mike Foligno
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Roger Neilson
Mike Foligno has played over 1000 games in his NHL career and then had a successful coaching career in the NHL, AHL & OHL...In this episode, we explore the importance of teaching life skills in the game, why it's important to learn how to work with people around you, what type of mindset should be instilled in younger players, what was the secret of Mike's mental state in helping him achieve 1000 games in the NHL, and why innovation and vision are so important to the success of any coach! Mike is currently the Assistant Coach for Team Canada (National Para Team). It was an honor to spend an hour learning from this man!