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:
Registration
Pick up your welcome kit and check in
WELCOME ADDRESS
The Coaches Site's Founder, Aaron Wilbur will kick things off at TCS Live
Athlete Cognition and the Science of Better Decision-Making
Presented by Emergent Founder & Director of Performance, Matt Comand
The Position-Specific Skills Behind Elite Power Plays
Presented by Boston Bruins Assistant Coach, Steve Spott
The Attention Cue: For Better Decisions and Competitive Advantage
Presented by GT Consulting Group President, Gary Makar
Developing The Complete Forward
Presented by Ontario Reign Head Coach, Andrew Lord
Calibrating the Confidence Dial: Building Mental Resilience in Youth Athletes
Presented by R&D Performance Co Founder, Nick Johnson
The Tactical Efficiency Model for Turning Game Analysis Into Actionable Insights
Presented by Sports Performance Analysis Co Founders, Dave Prestage + J.F. Best
Coaching Players to Achieve: The Relationship Between Development and Winning
Presented by USA Hockey Assistant Executive Director of Hockey Development, Bob Mancini
Line Rush Principles for Creating and Attacking Space
Presented by Calgary Flames Assistant Coach, Cail MacLean
Mastering Simple Movements for Elite Puck Skills
Presented by Sigalet Hockey Skills Coach, Jonathan Sigalet
Manufacturing Offence from High Ice
Presented by Carolina Hurricanes Player Development Coach, Daniel Bochner
Developing Hockey IQ Through Practice Design
Presented by Viima Hockey Head of Coaching & Co-Founder, Iiro Mäntylä
From Protecting to Possessing: Developing a More Offensive Mindset
Presented by Tampa Bay Lightning European Scout, Tobias Johansson
Hudl Welcome Reception
Meet fellow coaches at the TCS Live Welcome Reception, presented by Hudl
Every Stride Tells a Story: How Objective Skating Intelligence Changes Coaching
Presented by Scorched Ice President, Ryan Crelinsten
Live Drills for Bridging the Gap Between Practices and Games
Presented by Evolution Hockey Director of Development, Riley Dudar
What Every Player Needs to Know: How NHL Scouts Evaluate Talent and Character
Pierre McGuire sits down with NHL Scouts in this panel presentation, powered by Elite Prospects
San Jose’s Rookie Road Map: Video, Feedback & Short Ice Sessions
Presented by San Jose Sharks Assistant Coach, Jeff Ulmer
Building the Right Breakout for Your Team
Presented by Florida Panthers Assistant Coach, Jamie Kompon
Turning Video Into Your Advantage: How Elite Teams Use InStat
Presented by Anaheim Ducks Assistant Coach, Andrew Brewer
The Key to Explosive Acceleration
Presented by Calgary Flames Skating Coach, Danielle Fujita
The Art of the Elite Release
Presented by Hockey Canada Manager of NextGen Player Development, Dean Seymour
The Pass Before the Pass
Presented by Hockey Developpement Skills Coach, Alexandre Chénier
Turning Goalie Reads into Offensive Opportunities
Presented by Penn State University Associate Head Coach, Juliano Pagliero
OVERTIME HAPPY HOUR
Connect with fellow attendees and recap the second day of TCS Live
Hlinka-Gretzky Semi Finals Game
Exclusive access to the 2026 Hlinka-Gretzky Semi Finals game at Rogers Place
The Coaching Blueprint: Why Great Practices Start with the Right Problem
Presented by Brandon U15 AAA Wheat Kings Head Coach, Shaun Earl
Defining Compete: The Scorecard Behind a Competitive Culture
Presented by Coachella Valley Firebirds Assistant Coach, Brennan Sonne
Establishing a Post-Area Game Plan for Goalies
Presented by Tampa Bay Lightning Goalie Coach, Frantz Jean
Topic Coming Soon
Presented by Hockey Canada VP of Hockey Operations, Misha Donskov
Designing Practice With Purpose to Optimize Skill Acquisition
Presented by Skill ACQ Founder, Job Fransen
Live Recording of the Glass and Out Podcast
The Coaches Site Founder Aaron Wilbur will interview Dallas Stars Head Coach, Glen Gulutzan in an exclusive live recording of the Glass and Out Podcast…
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 sessions are subject to change as we continue to finalize the event experience.
