In episode 262 of the Glass and Out Podcast, Grand Rapids Griffins Head Coach Dan Watson shares why sleeping in the arena is a right of passage for coaches, his three keys to building a strong team culture, and why it's quality over quantity when it comes to drills.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Living in Cleveland
3:20 Reflecting on first season with Griffins
6:50 Workflow changes/keys for culture
10:35 Successful practice habits
13:35 Starting with the details
16:05 Communicating efficiently
19:25 Coaching long distance in Toledo
24:45 The grind of coaching
26:50 Learning from other sports
30:15 Adding layers to a coaching toolbox
32:30 Challenges of coaching in the AHL
35:35 Building relationships with every player
37:50 Balancing team needs and player development
42:15 Measuring player improvement
45:40 Coaching 14 years in Toledo
50:45 Relationship with Derek Lalonde
52:05 Coach collaboration
55:45 Influence from family
1:00:50 Ways to improve in the summer
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