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
Structure vs. Creativity in Player Development
Presented by Ontario Reign Head Coach, Andrew Lord
Attention to Action: The Power of Intentional Decision-Making
Presented by GT Consulting Group President, Gary Makar
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
Breaking Down High-Ice Offence
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
Welcome Reception
Meet fellow coaches at the TCS Live Welcome Reception, hosted at the Canadian Ice House
Panel – Turning Video Into Your Advantage: How Elite Teams Use InStat
Hosted by Anaheim Ducks Assistant Coach, Andrew Brewer
Live Drills for Bridging the Gap Between Practices and Games
Presented by Evolution Hockey Director of Development, Riley Dudar
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
NHL GM Panel
Pierre McGuire sits down with NHL GMs in this panel presentation, powered by Elite Prospects
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
From Drills to Decisions: A New Approach to Skill Development
Presented by Hockey Developpement Skills Coach, Alexandre Chénier
Hlinka-Gretzky Semi Finals Game
Exclusive access to the 2026 Hlinka-Gretzky Semi Finals game at Rogers Place.
Defining Compete: The Scorecard Behind a Competitive Culture
Presented by Coachella Valley Firebirds Assistant Coach, Brennan Sonne
Topic Coming Soon
Presented by Hockey Canada VP of Hockey Operations, Misha Donskov
Establishing a Post-Area Game Plan for Goalies
Presented by Tampa Bay Lightning Goalie Coach, Frantz Jean
Rethinking Drills for Better Practice Design
Presented by RSF Performance Founder, Shaun Earl
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.
