Hosted from August 6-8, 2026 in the heart of Edmonton, TCS Live will host a 3-day masterclass in coaching.
Explore our full schedule below:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026
Registration
Main Stage Presentations
On Ice Presentations
Kick Off Social
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
Main Stage Presentations
On Ice Presentations
Main Stage Presentations
Gretzky Hlinka Semi Final Game
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026
Main Stage Presentations
*Please note that all sessions, times, and presenters are subject to change as we continue to finalize the event experience.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST EVENTS
REGISTRATION
Pick up your welcome kit and check-in at TCS Live.
WELCOME ADDRESS
The Coaches Site's Founder, Aaron Wilbur will kick things off at TCS Live.
MORE THAN A GAME: HOCKEY’S ROLE IN PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION
Presented by Kate Whitman Annis – Executive Director, NJ Devils Youth Foundation
DEVELOPING WITH PURPOSE: THE KRAKEN MODEL EXPLAINED
Presented by Jeff Tambellini – Director of Player Development, Seattle Kraken
THE INFLUENCE OF TEAM DIVERSITY ON ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Presented by Al Montoya – VP Cultural Growth & Strategy, Dallas Stars
MASTERING THE 2-ON-1: HOW TO CREATE AND DEFEND ADVANTAGE PLAYS
Presented by Mike Stewart – Head Coach, Grizzlys Wolfsburg
BEATING THE FORECHECK: DETAILS OF AN EFFECTIVE BREAKOUT
Presented by Derek Laxdal – Head Coach, Coachella Valley Firebirds
WINNING THE JOB: PROVEN TECHNIQUES TO STAND OUT AND GET HIRED
Presented by Léo Girod – Founder, gotmyteam
WHAT DO YOU STAND FOR?
Presented by Ryan Blanck – Founder and CEO, Deviate
HUDL KICK OFF SOCIAL
Attendee reception held downtown Ann Arbor at the Circ Bar, presented by Hudl.
WORKSHOP: THE LEADER THEY NEED YOU TO BE
Exclusive TCS Live workshop. By registration only.
THE PRACTICE PLAYBOOK: ENERGY, INTENT, AND PRECISION
Presented by Mike Johnston – President and General Manager, Portland Winterhawks
BLUELINE SHOOTING OPTIONS FOR DEFENSEMEN
Presented by Maxim Noreau – Skills Coach, Noreau Hockey
OPTIMIZING GOALIE TRAINING THROUGH GAME-LIKE PRACTICE CONCEPTS
Presented by Steve Thompson – Player Development – Goaltending, USA Hockey
FROM BASIC SKILLS AND SMOOTH POWER TO GAME DAY
Presented by Daniel Broberg – Development Coach, DB Hockey Factory
WORKSHOP: HOW PHONE AND SOCIAL MEDIA USE IMPACT ATHLETES' BRAINS, BEHAVIOURS AND PERFORMANCE
Exclusive TCS Live workshop. By registration only.
WORKSHOP: YOUR PLAYBOOK, THEIR INSPIRATION: SHARING COACHING TACTICS & WISDOM ON THE COACHES SITE
Exclusive TCS Live workshop. *Sold out*
WORKSHOP: HOW TO BUILD YOUR DEVELOPMENT PLAN ON THE COACHES SITE
Exclusive TCS Live workshop. By registration only.
WORKSHOP: TCS FEATURE LAB: PRACTICE PLANNER
Exclusive TCS Live workshop. By registration only.
10 SECONDS: HOW TIME AFFECTS GOAL SCORING
Presented by Derrick Henderson – Assistant Coach, Columbus Mavericks
MANAGING THE GOALIE COACH/COACHING STAFF RELATIONSHIP
Presented by Bill Ranford – Director of Goaltending, Los Angeles Kings
OWN THE PRESS CONFERENCE: HOW TO LEAD THE ROOM AND CONTROL THE MESSAGE
Presented by Jon Morosi – Broadcaster, MLB and NHL Network
NET-FRONT DEFENSE: FRONTING VS BOXING OUT
Presented by Laura Schuler – Head Coach, University of Minnesota-Duluth
THE UPSIDE OF EGO: HOW NARCISSISM CAN FUEL TEAM SUCCESS
Presented by Lorenda Beuker – Performance Researcher and Coach, Athlete Mindset Performance
DISSECTING INDIVIDUAL FORECHECK SKILLS
Presented by Greg Cronin, NHL Coach
STRONG STRIDE, STRONG HIPS: THE BIOMECHANICS OF ELITE SKATING
Presented by Joel Becker – Assistant Coach, University of Alberta Golden Bears
DESIGNING PRACTICES THAT REFLECT REAL GAME SPEED AND STRUCTURE
Presented by Pierre Allard – Assistant Coach, Geneva-Servette HC
PEOPLE FIRST: THE SECRET WEAPON IN SPORTS SUCCESS
Presented by Catherine Hickman – Assistant General Manager, Cleveland Browns
TCS LIVE PUB CRAWL
Exclusive after hours social event in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor.
CREATING OFFENCE FROM THE WALL
Presented by Duante Abercrombie – Head Coach, Tennessee State University
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO BACKWARD SKATING TECHNIQUE
Presented by Jill Plandowski – Skating Coach, Plandowski Power Skating
THE BENEFITS OF PLAYING SMALL AREA GAMES WITHOUT GOALIES
Presented by Tobias Johansson – Head Coach, Norwegian Men's National Team
TRANSITIONING FROM DZ COVERAGE TO A CLOSE SUPPORT BREAKOUT
Presented by Dan Ceman – Head Coach, HC Košice
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: INSIGHTS FROM HOCKEY’S MOST INFLUENTIAL EXECUTIVES
Presented by Craig Custance – Author of Behind the Bench and The Franchise
EMPOWERING ATHLETES THROUGH EXPOSURE, DEVELOPMENT, AND GROWTH
Panel discussion, presented by Hudl.
SHAPING THE NEXT GENERATION: REDEFINING SUCCESS IN YOUTH HOCKEY
Presented by Mark Fitzgerald – Performance Training Coach, Kelowna High Performance
BEHIND THE GRIND: THE JOURNEY TO COACHING PRO
Presented by Brad Larsen – Assistant Coach, Calgary Flames