Hosted from June 12-14, 2025 at the University of Michigan, TCS Live will host a 3-day masterclass in coaching.
Explore our full agenda below:
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