The Rachel Flanagan Interview

S2E1 - Injured..now what

Welcome to the second season of GHD Podcast. In the first episode back, I want to start a conversation around injuries and their impact. We all know the sport is physical and dangerous. But how much have we thought and prepared for it? A severe injury hit our athlete and it has brought up all kinds of thoughts. Share this one around, let's start the conversation here.

S1E9 - Multisport Athletes

After a few weeks off due to my lack of consistency, we discuss the ups and downs of having a multisport athlete. Some thoughts on the PWHL finals (02:49) and some more thanking of you fine listeners.

S1E8 - Tryouts!

A quick catch up on the PWHL and upcoming OWHA Provincials. The journey through the phases of tryouts, not unlike the phases of grief. Scouting has started (12:50) Tampering (15:00), PTS vs Release (20:00), Actual tryout process (24:20), My random thoughts on how tryouts actual work (26:00)

S1E7 - Where do we find female coaches?

Originally planned to drop on the first week of January 2024, we are now in the last week of January 2024! A brief opener about the beginning of the PWHL's season and onto a topic close to home for many. Female coaches in women's minor hockey. Where do we find them, and why aren't there more of them. A brief story about my personal experiences, and some thoughts on how we can possibly see more entering the ranks! I think this will be a topic for many to engage in.

The Rachel Flanagan Interview

I was lucky enough to steal the time of PWHL Toronto's assistant coach Rachel Flanagan this week. A very gracious thing for her to do in a week where she is acting as Head Coach for Team Canada at the Rivalry Series in Kitchener ON. Rachel covers her start in hockey right through to becoming head coach of the University of Guelph WoHo team. (11:00) She talks about the recruiting process (14:00) taking time to develop (19:50) the Rivalry Series (29.30) the PWHL's upcoming season (42:00) and what to expect at the Rivalry Series.