Champs App Podcast

On today's episode we welcome back Max Gavin, the new head coach of Lindenwood women's hockey. Max was last on the show in Episode 122 as an assistant coach at Boston College, and this June he was named head coach at Lindenwood, his first head coaching job in Division I. Max shares his plans for Lindenwood, from why a phone call out of the blue turned into a move to St. Louis, to why year one is about learning the program and establishing a process, to the fast, physical "hunt mentality" he wants his team to play with. We get into his recruiting strategy, including why he wants to retire the phrase "non-traditional market," how he is building chemistry on a roster from twelve countries, and what he looks for in a player: passion, competitiveness, hockey IQ, and doing the extra work when no one is watching. Max also gives his read on the new 5-for-5 eligibility model and the questions still unanswered, and his advice for families in the recruiting process right now: take every opportunity seriously at every level, because spots are limited, and be patient. Follow Max on Instagram: @mgavin89 Follow Lindenwood Women's Hockey on X: @LU_Hockey and on Instagram: @lu_whockey Learn more about Lindenwood women's hockey: https://lindenwoodlions.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey Connect with Max on Champs App: https://profile.champs.app/h/max-gavin Hear Max's full background on Episode 122: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgyRwQDJmu8 ============================ Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. We help athletes, coaches, parents, and agents/advisors navigate the youth sports landscape. Create a free Champs App account to build a beautiful hockey profile and unlock free, high-quality content focused on recruiting and hockey player development. ⁠⁠Download Champs App for iOS in the Apple App Store⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Download Champs App for Android in the Google Play Store⁠⁠ =========================================== Champs360 is the all-in-one recruiting and development copilot for players, parents, and coaches. It gives families the clarity and tools to navigate the recruiting process with less stress and more confidence.At its core, Champs360 brings everything together in one organized system. The College Search tool lets families filter and explore every school by size, location, admission scores and tuition. My Shortlist makes it easy to save and track the programs you care about, and for every school on your shortlist, the Team Dashboard delivers deep program intelligence: rosters, coaching staff, recruiting data, upcoming events, and school-specific articles and videos, all in one place. Communication is central to recruiting, and Champs360 makes it faster and more professional. The Messaging Center, completely redesigned for this release, lets players email coaches directly, receive replies, schedule messages, send to multiple recipients, and save drafts, all from one organized dashboard. Every Champs App user also gets a free professional recruiting email address through ChampsMail, choosing between @champs.email or @champsmail.com. Coach replies forward automatically to the player's personal inbox, or a parent's inbox. With Champs360, players can also send emails to coaches directly through their ChampsMail address. =================================== Want honest feedback on where your game stands today? ChampsEyeQ delivers an unbiased evaluation of your potential. Submit at least ten minutes of edited game shifts (for skaters or goalies) and receive an objective, data-driven analysis from expert scouts. ChampsEyeQ is also available as a gift card, making it a great gift for motivated players. ChampsEyeQ evaluates players across 15+ attributes (skating, hockey IQ, compete level, intangibles, and more) and provides: An overall rating (1–10)A projection of NCAA Division I potential Clear insights on strengths, weaknesses, and development priorities. Visit www.champseyeq.com See a ⁠⁠Sample Submission⁠⁠ View a ⁠⁠Sample Report⁠⁠

On today's episode we talk with Alex Gettens, the new head coach of the University of Maine women's ice hockey team and the eighth head coach in program history. Alex grew up in Concord, New Hampshire on the campus of St. Paul's School, and he is the first to tell you his playing career as a goalie was nothing to write home about. He was a career backup who started coaching at eighteen, and he explains how watching the game from the bench taught him to read people and team dynamics in a way that shaped him as a coach. We trace his path from volunteer and student assistant at Vermont, to a single season at Maine as an assistant working with the goaltenders during the most successful season in program history, back to Vermont for six seasons where he was promoted to associate head coach, and then two seasons at Colgate that helped the nationally ranked Raiders earn an at-large bid to the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Alex explains why he calls Maine the best kept secret in women's college hockey, what the renovated Alfond Arena and the university's investment in athletics mean for the program, and the up-tempo, aggressive style he wants his team to play. We also get into the new age-based five for five model and the squeeze it is putting on the class of 2028, what he looks for when he recruits, and his advice for families in the middle of the process right now: be proactive, own it for yourself, and remember that everyone's path is uniquely their own. Follow Maine Women's Ice Hockey on X: @MaineWHockey and on Instagram: @mainewhockey Learn more about Maine women's ice hockey: https://goblackbears.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey Connect with Alex on Champs App: https://profile.champs.app/h/alex-gettens ========================== A ChampsEyeQ scout will be at the Pittsburgh girls tournament, September 4 to 6. One of our ChampsEyeQ scouts will be there all weekend and can evaluate players live from their games. Normally a family submits edited game video, which is the part most of them find hardest. Not this time. You tell us the player name, team and division, and jersey number. That is it. What she gets: ✅ A 1 to 10 score on each of 18 attributes, with written reasoning behind every one ✅ Where she stands measured against what NCAA Division I programs look for ✅ The specific things to work on this season, and how to work on them $75 per player. Skaters only. 14U, 16U and 19U. Reserve a spot: https://sports.champs.app/champseyeq/laborday ============================ Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. We help athletes, coaches, parents, and agents/advisors navigate the youth sports landscape. Create a free Champs App account to build a beautiful hockey profile and unlock free, high-quality content focused on recruiting and hockey player development. ⁠⁠Download Champs App for iOS in the Apple App Store⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Download Champs App for Android in the Google Play Store⁠⁠ =========================================== Champs360 is the all-in-one recruiting and development copilot for players, parents, and coaches. It gives families the clarity and tools to navigate the recruiting process with less stress and more confidence.At its core, Champs360 brings everything together in one organized system. The College Search tool lets families filter and explore every school by size, location, admission scores and tuition. My Shortlist makes it easy to save and track the programs you care about, and for every school on your shortlist, the Team Dashboard delivers deep program intelligence: rosters, coaching staff, recruiting data, upcoming events, and school-specific articles and videos, all in one place. Communication is central to recruiting, and Champs360 makes it faster and more professional. The Messaging Center, completely redesigned for this release, lets players email coaches directly, receive replies, schedule messages, send to multiple recipients, and save drafts, all from one organized dashboard.

On this episode we welcome back Brian Idalski, the new head coach of the Syracuse women's hockey team and head coach of the Czechia women's national team. Brian was last on the show in Episode 85, when he was in his second year at St. Cloud State, and a lot has happened since. We start with the NCAA 5-for-5 rule change, the pending senior class lawsuit, and what a 26-player roster cap means for the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes, something Brian calls "COVID 2.0." Brian gives an honest accounting of the Vancouver Goldeneyes' inaugural PWHL season, including the toll of constant time zone changes and the Olympic break, and shares how he came to lead Czechia. We also discuss his plans for rebuilding Syracuse, why he builds programs around "solid B kids with A work ethic," how moving from the WCHA to AHA changes his measuring stick, and his advice for families stuck in an unpredictable recruiting cycle: it is our job to find you, so focus on becoming the best version of yourself. You can connect with Brian Idalski either on the Syracuse women’s hockey website or via Brian Idalski’s Champs App profile ============================ Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. We help athletes, coaches, parents, and agents/advisors navigate the youth sports landscape. Create a free Champs App account to build a beautiful hockey profile and unlock free, high-quality content focused on recruiting and hockey player development. ⁠Download Champs App for iOS in the Apple App Store⁠ ⁠Download Champs App for Android in the Google Play Store⁠ =========================================== Champs360 is the all-in-one recruiting and development copilot for players, parents, and coaches. It gives families the clarity and tools to navigate the recruiting process with less stress and more confidence.At its core, Champs360 brings everything together in one organized system. The College Search tool lets families filter and explore every school by size, location, admission scores and tuition. My Shortlist makes it easy to save and track the programs you care about, and for every school on your shortlist, the Team Dashboard delivers deep program intelligence: rosters, coaching staff, recruiting data, upcoming events, and school-specific articles and videos, all in one place. Communication is central to recruiting, and Champs360 makes it faster and more professional. The Messaging Center, completely redesigned for this release, lets players email coaches directly, receive replies, schedule messages, send to multiple recipients, and save drafts, all from one organized dashboard. Every Champs App user also gets a free professional recruiting email address through ChampsMail, choosing between @champs.email or @champsmail.com. Coach replies forward automatically to the player's personal inbox, or a parent's inbox. With Champs360, players can also send emails to coaches directly through their ChampsMail address. Champs360 also makes it easier for families to work together. Players can share access with up to two parents, with full control over what each parent can see and do across six areas of the platform. Players always keep final control, even if a parent owns the subscription. ChampsGPT, Champs App's AI recruiting assistant. =========================================== Want honest feedback on where your game stands today? ChampsEyeQ delivers an unbiased evaluation of your potential. Submit at least ten minutes of edited game shifts (for skaters or goalies) and receive an objective, data-driven analysis from expert scouts. ChampsEyeQ is also available as a gift card, making it a great gift for motivated players. ChampsEyeQ evaluates players across 15+ attributes (skating, hockey IQ, compete level, intangibles, and more) and provides:An overall rating (1–10)A projection of NCAA Division I potentialClear insights on strengths, weaknesses, and development prioritiesVisit www.champseyeq.comSee a ⁠Sample Submission⁠ View a ⁠Sample Report⁠

On this episode we talk with Courtney Kennedy, the new head coach of the Merrimack College women's hockey program and head coach of the USA U18 women's national team. Courtney shares her journey from Massachusetts to becoming a two-time Olympian and a two-time All-American defenseman at the University of Minnesota. We discuss her 17 seasons at Boston College, her philosophy on recruiting and player development, leading Team USA gold at the 2026 U18 World Championship, and why she jumped at the opportunity to lead Merrimack. Courtney also shares what she looks for in recruits and her advice for families navigating the recruiting process.Follow Courtney on X: @CocoKennedy3 and on Instagram: @cocokennedy3You can connect with Courtney on the Merrimack website : https://merrimackathletics.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/courtney-kennedy/1780 or via Courtney Kennedy's Champs App profile : Follow Merrimack Women's Hockey on X: @MerrimackWIH and on Instagram: @merrimack_wih Learn more about Merrimack women's hockey ============================ Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. We help athletes, coaches, parents, and agents/advisors navigate the youth sports landscape. Create a free Champs App account to build a beautiful hockey profile and unlock free, high-quality content focused on recruiting and hockey player development. Download Champs App for iOS in the Apple App Store Download Champs App for Android in the Google Play Store =========================================== Champs360 is the all-in-one recruiting and development copilot for players, parents, and coaches. It gives families the clarity and tools to navigate the recruiting process with less stress and more confidence.At its core, Champs360 brings everything together in one organized system. The College Search tool lets families filter and explore every school by size, location, admission scores and tuition. My Shortlist makes it easy to save and track the programs you care about, and for every school on your shortlist, the Team Dashboard delivers deep program intelligence: rosters, coaching staff, recruiting data, upcoming events, and school-specific articles and videos, all in one place.Communication is central to recruiting, and Champs360 makes it faster and more professional. The Messaging Center, completely redesigned for this release, lets players email coaches directly, receive replies, schedule messages, send to multiple recipients, and save drafts, all from one organized dashboard. Every Champs App user also gets a free professional recruiting email address through ChampsMail, choosing between @champs.email or @champsmail.com. Coach replies forward automatically to the player's personal inbox, or a parent's inbox. With Champs360, players can also send emails to coaches directly through their ChampsMail address. Champs360 also makes it easier for families to work together. Players can share access with up to two parents, with full control over what each parent can see and do across six areas of the platform. Players always keep final control, even if a parent owns the subscription. ChampsGPT, Champs App's AI recruiting assistant. =========================================== Want honest feedback on where your game stands today? ChampsEyeQ delivers an unbiased evaluation of your potential. Submit at least ten minutes of edited game shifts (for skaters or goalies) and receive an objective, data-driven analysis from expert scouts. ChampsEyeQ is also available as a gift card, making it a great gift for motivated players.ChampsEyeQ evaluates players across 15+ attributes (skating, hockey IQ, compete level, intangibles, and more) and provides:An overall rating (1–10)A projection of NCAA Division I potentialClear insights on strengths, weaknesses, and development prioritiesVisit www.champseyeq.comSee a Sample Submission View a Sample Report

On this episode we talk with Greg Fargo, head coach of the New York Sirens in the PWHL and founder of Fargo Hockey. We discuss Greg's journey from playing goalie at Elmira College to building Colgate's women's hockey program into a national powerhouse over 12 seasons, including four ECAC championships, two Frozen Fours, and a national championship appearance. Greg shares why he made the leap from college to the PWHL, his "We Play Free" coaching philosophy, and how he's building the Sirens for the future. We also dive deep into the recruiting process, what coaches are really looking for beyond the ice, the role parents should play, and what makes the Fargo Camp college recruiting experience unique. You can connect with Greg via Greg Fargo's Champs App profile: You can learn more about Fargo Hockey and the Fargo Camp here: Follow Greg on Instagram: @fargohockey and the New York Sirens on X: @PWHL_NewYork and on Instagram: @pwhl_sirens ============================ Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. We help athletes, coaches, parents, and agents/advisors navigate the youth sports landscape. Create a free Champs App account to build a beautiful hockey profile and unlock free, high-quality content focused on recruiting and hockey player development. Download Champs App for iOS in the Apple App Store Download Champs App for Android in the Google Play Store =========================================== Champs360 is the all-in-one recruiting and development copilot for players, parents, and coaches. It gives families the clarity and tools to navigate the recruiting process with less stress and more confidence. At its core, Champs360 brings everything together in one organized system. The College Search tool lets families filter and explore every school by size, location, admission scores and tuition. My Shortlist makes it easy to save and track the programs you care about, and for every school on your shortlist, the Team Dashboard delivers deep program intelligence: rosters, coaching staff, recruiting data, upcoming events, and school-specific articles and videos, all in one place. Communication is central to recruiting, and Champs360 makes it faster and more professional. The Messaging Center, completely redesigned for this release, lets players email coaches directly, receive replies, schedule messages, send to multiple recipients, and save drafts, all from one organized dashboard. Every Champs App user also gets a free professional recruiting email address through ChampsMail, choosing between @champs.email or @champsmail.com. Coach replies forward automatically to the player's personal inbox, or a parent's inbox. With Champs360, players can also send emails to coaches directly through their ChampsMail address. Champs360 also makes it easier for families to work together. Players can share access with up to two parents, with full control over what each parent can see and do across six areas of the platform. ChampsGPT, Champs App's AI recruiting assistant trained on five-plus years of expert content, received a major update alongside this release, providing smarter, more personalized guidance throughout the recruiting journey. =========================================== Want honest feedback on where your game stands today? ChampsEyeQ delivers an unbiased evaluation of your potential. Submit at least ten minutes of edited game shifts (for skaters or goalies) and receive an objective, data-driven analysis from expert scouts. ChampsEyeQ is also available as a gift card, making it a great gift for motivated players. ChampsEyeQ evaluates players across 15+ attributes (skating, hockey IQ, compete level, intangibles, and more) and provides: An overall rating (1–10) A projection of NCAA Division I potential Clear insights on strengths, weaknesses, and development priorities Visit www.champseyeq.com See a Sample Submission View a Sample Report

On this episode we talk with Greg "Boom" May, the newly appointed head coach of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers women's hockey program. We discuss his journey from growing up in California to becoming a hockey lifer in Minnesota, his coaching career from Burnsville to Augsburg to the Gopher men's program, and how he went from director of operations to associate head coach to leading one of the most iconic programs in women's college hockey. You can connect with Greg May on the Minnesota women's hockey website or via Greg May's Champs App profile : https://profile.champs.app/h/greg-boom-mayYou can learn more about the Minnesota Gophers Women's Ice Hockey team here. Follow Greg on Instagram: @boommay26 and the Minnesota Women's hockey team on X: @gopherwhockey and on Instagram: @gopherwhockey ============================ Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. We help athletes, coaches, parents, and agents/advisors navigate the youth sports landscape. Create a free Champs App account to build a beautiful hockey profile and unlock free, high-quality content focused on recruiting and hockey player development.Download Champs App for iOS in the Apple App Store : https://apps.apple.com/ee/app/champs-app/id6736846134?platform=iphone Download Champs App for Android in the Google Play Store : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.champs.sports&hl=en_US ================== Champs360 is the all-in-one recruiting and development copilot for players, parents, and coaches. It gives families the clarity and tools to navigate the recruiting process with less stress and more confidence. At its core, Champs360 brings everything together in one organized system. The College Search tool lets families filter and explore every school by size, location, admission scores and tuition. My Shortlist makes it easy to save and track the programs you care about, and for every school on your shortlist, the Team Dashboard delivers deep program intelligence: rosters, coaching staff, recruiting data, upcoming events, and school-specific articles and videos, all in one place. Communication is central to recruiting, and Champs360 makes it faster and more professional. The Messaging Center, completely redesigned for this release, lets players email coaches directly, receive replies, schedule messages, send to multiple recipients, and save drafts, all from one organized dashboard. Every Champs App user also gets a free professional recruiting email address through ChampsMail, choosing between @champs.email or @champsmail.com. Coach replies forward automatically to the player's personal inbox, or a parent's inbox. With Champs360, players can also send emails to coaches directly through their ChampsMail address. Champs360 also makes it easier for families to work together. Players can share access with up to two parents, with full control over what each parent can see and do across six areas of the platform. Players always keep final control, even if a parent owns the subscription. ChampsGPT, Champs App's AI recruiting assistant trained on five-plus years of expert content. ================ Want honest feedback on where your game stands today?ChampsEyeQ delivers an unbiased evaluation of your potential. Submit at least ten minutes of edited game shifts—for skaters or goalies—and receive an objective, data-driven analysis from expert scouts. ChampsEyeQ is also available as a gift card, making it a great gift for motivated players.ChampsEyeQ evaluates players across 15+ attributes (skating, hockey IQ, compete level, intangibles, and more) and provides:- An overall rating (1–10)- A projection of NCAA Division I potential- Clear insights on strengths, weaknesses, and development priorities Visit www.champseyeq.comSee a Sample Submission : https://www.champs.app/2025/08/welcome-to-champseyeq/View a Sample Report : https://sports.champs.app/champseyeq/

In this episode we talk with Dr. Jeff Quebec, educational consultant and founder of the Pre-Prep Showcase. We discuss his journey from hockey coach to admissions expert, the differences between prep schools, boarding schools, and hockey academies, and what families should know about finding the right fit. Jeff also goes into detail on the admissions and campus visit process, and shares insights on the Pre-Prep Showcase, which has been running for over 30 years. You can learn more about Dr. Jeff Quebec and Quebec Consulting here: https://quebec-consulting.com/ Here is the link to get more details on the Pre-Prep Showcase: https://preprepshowcase.com/ ============================Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. We help athletes, coaches, parents, and agents/advisors navigate the youth sports landscape. Create a free Champs App account to build a beautiful hockey profile and unlock free, high-quality content focused on recruiting and hockey player development.Download Champs App for iOS in the Apple App Store:https://apps.apple.com/ee/app/champs-app/id6736846134?platform=iphoneDownload Champs App for Android in the Google Play Store:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.champs.sports&hl=en_US===========================================Champs360 is the all-in-one recruiting and development copilot for players, parents, and coaches. It gives families the clarity and tools to navigate the recruiting process with less stress and more confidence. At its core, Champs360 brings everything together in one organized system. The College Search tool lets families filter and explore every school by size, location, admission scores and tuition. My Shortlist makes it easy to save and track the programs you care about, and for every school on your shortlist, the Team Dashboard delivers deep program intelligence: rosters, coaching staff, recruiting data, upcoming events, and school-specific articles and videos, all in one place. Communication is central to recruiting, and Champs360 makes it faster and more professional. The Messaging Center, completely redesigned for this release, lets players email coaches directly, receive replies, schedule messages, send to multiple recipients, and save drafts, all from one organized dashboard. Every Champs App user also gets a free professional recruiting email address through ChampsMail, choosing between @champs.email or @champsmail.com. Coach replies forward automatically to the player's personal inbox, or a parent's inbox. With Champs360, players can also send emails to coaches directly through their ChampsMail address. Champs360 also makes it easier for families to work together. Players can share access with up to two parents, with full control over what each parent can see and do across six areas of the platform. Players always keep final control, even if a parent owns the subscription. ChampsGPT, Champs App's AI recruiting assistant trained on five-plus years of expert content, received a major update alongside this release, providing smarter, more personalized guidance throughout the recruiting journey.===========================================Want honest feedback on where your game stands today?ChampsEyeQ delivers an unbiased evaluation of your potential. Submit at least ten minutes of edited game shifts—for skaters or goalies—and receive an objective, data-driven analysis from expert scouts. ChampsEyeQ is also available as a gift card, making it a great gift for motivated players.ChampsEyeQ evaluates players across 15+ attributes (skating, hockey IQ, compete level, intangibles, and more) and provides:• An overall rating (1–10)• A projection of NCAA Division I potential• Clear insights on strengths, weaknesses, and development prioritiesVisit www.champseyeq.comSee a Sample Submission: https://www.champs.app/2025/08/welcome-to-champseyeq/View a Sample Report: https://sports.champs.app/champseyeq/

In this podcast episode, St. Lawrence University head coach Chris Wells discusses his deep-rooted connection to the Saints women's hockey program and the unique community of Canton, New York. As a local native and alumnus, Wells highlights the "small-town USA" charm of the university, where a $20 million renovation of the historic Appleton Arena has provided top-tier facilities while maintaining a close-knit, supportive environment. He attributes the program's success—including recent NCAA tournament runs and victories over Big 10 teams—to the remarkable stability of his coaching staff, many of whom have worked together for nearly two decades. Facing a developmental season with nine freshmen, Wells emphasizes a coaching philosophy built on transparency, data-driven practice feedback, and a "family first" culture that transforms the isolated North Country setting into a competitive advantage for player growth and recruitment. You can learn more about and the St. Lawrence University Women’s Ice Hockey program here: https://saintsathletics.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey You can connect with Chris Wells on the SLU website : https://saintsathletics.com/staff-directory/chris-wells/42 or via Chris Wells Champs App profile : https://profile.champs.app/h/chris-wells Follow Chris Wells or the St. Lawrence University Women’sHockey team on X: @SLUCWells and @slu_whockey and Instagram: @slusaintshockey =================== Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. Champs App helps athletes, coaches, parents and agents/advisors navigate the world of youth sports. We have made it easy to create a where you can add a free, beautiful hockey profile with access to amazing content to help with recruiting and hockey player development. =================== Want honest feedback on where your game is at today? ChampsEyeQ gives you an unbiased look at your potential. Just submit at least ten minutes of your edited game shifts — for skaters or goalies — and our expert scouts deliver an objective, data-driven analysis of your play. And now, ChampsEyeQ is also available as a gift card , making it the perfect gift for motivated players. ChampsEyeQ evaluates players across 15+ attributes (skating, hockey IQ, compete level, intangibles, and more) and provides: • An overall rating (from 1-10) • A projection of your potential to play NCAA Division I hockey • Detailed insights on strengths, weaknesses &development priorities Now available for GOALIES and Skaters! Visit www.champseyeq.com See a Sample Submission: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View a Sample Report: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See Example⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ===================== ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Champs App Messaging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the fast, easy to send messages to coaches. In addition, you can now track when and how often your email is opened to provide additional signal on the level of interest from a coach or school. cuts the time to send emails to coaches by over 50%, ensures key information is included and reduces common errors because it has templates that automatically populate the coach’s name & email and inserts information from your Champs App profile. You can now view your sent messages and save personal templates to streamline reusing your personalized messages when emailing coaches. ⁠⁠To learn more about Champs App Messaging⁠ ⁠please visit: ====================== CHAMPS+ gives parents and players access to more recruiting & hockey development insights, advice and experts. With CHAMPS+ you can attend our monthly webinars with an expert covering timely topics during for the recruiting cycle. Members can submit questions before or during the webinar to be answered by our experts. ChampsGPT, an AI recruiting chatbot specifically optimized for women’s college recruiting. We put into ChampsGPT all the Champs App podcasts, articles and analysis we’ve done including over 100 Champs App podcasts plus numerous webinars. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sports.champs.app/champs-plus⁠⁠

In this episode, Rebecca Johnson, a 3-time Olympic goldmedalist and former professional hockey player, shared her experiences competing in the Olympics and her current work with Lora Athletes Advisors. She discussed the preparation, atmosphere, and challenges of competing in the Olympics, including accommodations, food, and the intense schedule of games. Rebecca also explained her current role as a player development coach, working with young female hockey players to help them achieve their goals. She emphasized the importance of hard work, confidence, and enjoying the game,while also offering advice for young players aspiring to reach the highest levels of competition. You can learn more about Lora Athletes here : https://www.loraathletes.com/advisors Follow Rebecca Johnston on X: @RJohnst6 andInstagram: @RJohnst6 =================== Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. Champs App helps athletes, coaches, parents and agents/advisors navigate the world of youth sports. We have made it easy to create a where you can add a free, beautiful hockey profile with access to amazing content to help with recruiting and hockey player development. =================== Want honest feedback on where your game is at today? ChampsEyeQ gives you an unbiased look at your potential. Just submit at least ten minutes of your edited game shifts — for skaters or goalies — and our expert scouts deliver an objective, data-driven analysis of your play. And now, ChampsEyeQ is also available as a gift card ,making it the perfect gift for motivated players. ChampsEyeQ evaluates players across 15+ attributes (skating, hockey IQ, compete level, intangibles, and more) and provides: • An overall rating (from 1-10) • A projection of your potential to play NCAA Division I hockey • Detailed insights on strengths, weaknesses &development priorities Now available for GOALIES and Skaters! Visit www.champseyeq.com See a Sample Submission: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Video⁠⁠⁠⁠ View a Sample Report: ⁠⁠⁠⁠See Example⁠⁠⁠⁠ ===================== ⁠⁠⁠⁠Champs App Messaging⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the fast, easy to send messages to coaches. In addition, you can now track when and how often your email is opened to provide additional signal on the level of interest from a coach or school. cuts the time to send emails to coaches by over 50%, ensures key information is included and reduces common errors because it has templates that automatically populate the coach’s name & email and inserts information from your Champs App profile. You can now view your sent messages and save personal templates to streamline reusing your personalized messages when emailing coaches. ⁠⁠To learn more about Champs App Messaging⁠ ⁠please visit: ================= Looking to connect with college hockey coaches? Check out the new and improved —your go-to tool for finding men’s and women’s college hockey coaches all in one place. We’ve made it smarter and more reliable by automatically updating coaching staff info directly from school websites, so you’re always getting the most accurate details. ====================== CHAMPS+ gives parents and players access to more recruiting & hockey development insights, advice and experts. With CHAMPS+ you can attend our monthly webinars with an expert covering timely topics during for the recruiting cycle. Members can submit questions before or during the webinar to be answered by our experts. ChampsGPT, an AI recruiting chatbot specifically optimized for women’s college recruiting. We put into ChampsGPT all the Champs App podcasts, articles and analysis we’ve done from the last 4 years including over100 Champs App podcasts, dozens of articles and deep analysis plus numerous webinars. View the full list of articles, videos and events. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sports.champs.app/champs-plus⁠

On this episode we talk with Abby Ostrom, head coach of theSuffolk University women’s hockey team. We discuss her being dual sport college athlete, her coaching journey in DI and DIII hockey, the academic and hockey experience at Suffolk and Abby gives her insights on the current DIII recruiting dynamics. You can connect with Abby Ostrom on the Suffolk team website : https://www.gosuffolkrams.com/sports/wice/coaches/ostrom?view=bio or via Abby Ostrom’s Champs App profile : https://profile.champs.app/h/abby-ostrom You can learn more about the Suffolk Women’s Ice Hockey team here: https://www.gosuffolkrams.com/sports/wice/index Follow Abby and the Suffolk women’s hockey team on X: @afostrom and @su_whockey and on Instagram: @aostrom4 and @su_whockey =================== Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. Champs App helps athletes, coaches, parents and agents/advisors navigate the world of youth sports. We have made it easy to create a where you can add a free, beautiful hockey profile with access to amazing content to help with recruiting and hockey player development. =================== Want honest feedback on where your game is at today? ChampsEyeQ gives you an unbiased look at your potential. Just submit at least ten minutes of your edited game shifts — for skaters or goalies — and our expert scouts deliver an objective, data-driven analysis of your play. And now, ChampsEyeQ is also available as a gift card ,making it the perfect gift for motivated players. ChampsEyeQ evaluates players across 15+ attributes (skating, hockey IQ, compete level, intangibles, and more) and provides: • An overall rating (from 1-10) • A projection of your potential to play NCAA Division I hockey • Detailed insights on strengths, weaknesses &development priorities Now available for GOALIES and Skaters! Visit www.champseyeq.com See a Sample Submission: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Video⁠⁠⁠⁠ View a Sample Report: ⁠⁠⁠⁠See Example⁠⁠⁠⁠ ===================== ⁠⁠⁠⁠Champs App Messaging⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the fast, easy to send messages to coaches. In addition, you can now track when and how often your email is opened to provide additional signal on the level of interest from a coach or school. cuts the time to send emails to coaches by over 50%, ensures key information is included and reduces common errors because it has templates that automatically populate the coach’s name & email and inserts information from your Champs App profile. You can now view your sent messages and save personal templates to streamline reusing your personalized messages when emailing coaches. ⁠⁠To learn more about Champs App Messaging⁠ ⁠please visit: ================= Looking to connect with college hockey coaches? Check out the new and improved —your go-to tool for finding men’s and women’s college hockey coaches all in one place. We’ve made it smarter and more reliable by automatically updating coaching staff info directly from school websites, so you’re always getting the most accurate details. ====================== CHAMPS+ gives parents and players access to more recruiting & hockey development insights, advice and experts. With CHAMPS+ you can attend our monthly webinars with an expert covering timely topics during for the recruiting cycle. Members can submit questions before or during the webinar to be answered by our experts. ChampsGPT, an AI recruiting chatbot specifically optimized for women’s college recruiting. We put into ChampsGPT all the Champs App podcasts, articles and analysis we’ve done from the last 4 years including over100 Champs App podcasts, dozens of articles and deep analysis plus numerous webinars. View the full list of articles, videos and events. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sports.champs.app/champs-plus⁠

On this episode we talk with Courtney Kessel, head coach ofthe Princeton women’s hockey team. We discuss her hockey path as a player into becoming a coach at both the collegiate and professional levels. Courtney also discusses playing in the Ivy League and how the team has been so successful under her short tenure. She also gives her perspective on the recruiting process. You can connect with Courtney Kessel on the Princeton team website : https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/courtney-kessel/10376 or via Courtney Kessel’s Champs App profile : https://profile.champs.app/h/courtney-kessel You can learn more about the Princeton Women’sIce Hockey team here : https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey Follow Courtney and the Princeton women’s hockey team on X: @birchard14 and @PWIH and on Instagram: @courtneykessel14 and @PrincetonWHockey =================== Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. Champs App helps athletes, coaches, parents and agents/advisors navigate the world of youth sports. We have made it easy to create a where you can add a free, beautiful hockey profile with access to amazing content to help with recruiting and hockey player development. =================== Want honest feedback on where your game is at today? ChampsEyeQ gives you an unbiased look at your potential. Just submit at least ten minutes of your edited game shifts — for skaters or goalies — and our expert scouts deliver an objective, data-driven analysis of your play. And now, ChampsEyeQ is also available as a gift card ,making it the perfect gift for motivated players. ChampsEyeQ evaluates players across 15+ attributes (skating, hockey IQ, compete level, intangibles, and more) and provides: • An overall rating (from 1-10) • A projection of your potential to play NCAA Division I hockey • Detailed insights on strengths, weaknesses &development priorities Now available for GOALIES and Skaters! Visit www.champseyeq.com See a Sample Submission: ⁠⁠⁠Watch Video⁠⁠⁠ View a Sample Report: ⁠⁠⁠See Example⁠⁠⁠ ===================== ⁠⁠⁠Champs App Messaging⁠⁠⁠ is the fast, easy to send messages to coaches. In addition, you can now track when and how often your email is opened to provide additional signal on the level of interest from a coach or school. cuts the time to send emails to coaches by over 50%, ensures key information is included and reduces common errors because it has templates that automatically populate the coach’s name & email and inserts information from your Champs App profile. You can now view your sent messages and save personal templates to streamline reusing your personalized messages when emailing coaches. ⁠⁠To learn more about Champs App Messaging⁠ ⁠please visit: ================= Looking to connect with college hockey coaches? Check out the new and improved —your go-to tool for finding men’s and women’s college hockey coaches all in one place. We’ve made it smarter and more reliable by automatically updating coaching staff info directly from school websites, so you’re always getting the most accurate details. ====================== CHAMPS+ gives parents and players access to more recruiting & hockey development insights, advice and experts. With CHAMPS+ you can attend our monthly webinars with an expert covering timely topics during for the recruiting cycle. Members can submit questions before or during the webinar to be answered by our experts. ChampsGPT, an AI recruiting chatbot specifically optimized for women’s college recruiting. We put into ChampsGPT all the Champs App podcasts, articles and analysis we’ve done from the last 4 years including over100 Champs App podcasts, dozens of articles and deep analysis plus numerous webinars. View the full list of articles, videos and events. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://sports.champs.app/champs-plus⁠

On this episode we talk with Laura Bellamy, head coach of the Harvard women’s hockey team. She shares some helpful information on Ivy League athletics, gives us an update on the Harvard women’s team, provides some insights on goalies and advice on the current recruiting environment. You can connect with Laura Bellamy on the Harvard team website: https://gocrimson.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/laura-bellamy-13/2751 or via Laura Bellamy’s Champs App profile : https://profile.champs.app/h/laura-bellamy You can learn more about the Harvard University Women’s Ice Hockey team here:https://gocrimson.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey Follow Laura and the Harvard Crimson women’s hockey team on X: @laurabellamy91 and @harvardwhockey and on Instagram: @laurabellamy and @harvardwomenshockey =================== Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. Champs App helps athletes, coaches, parents and agents/advisors navigate the world of youth sports. We have made it easy to create a where you can add a free, beautiful hockey profile with access to amazing content to help with recruiting and hockey player development. =================== Want honest feedback on where your game is at today? ChampsEyeQ gives you an unbiased look at your potential. Just submit at least 10 minutes of your edited shifts, and our expert scouts will provide an objective, data-driven analysis of your game. ChampsEyeQ evaluates players across 15+ attributes (skating, hockey IQ, compete level, intangibles, and more) and provides: • An overall rating (from 1-10) • A projection of your potential to play NCAA Division I hockey • Detailed insights on strengths, weaknesses &development priorities Now available for GOALIES and Skaters! Visit www.champseyeq.com See a Sample Submission: ⁠⁠Watch Video⁠⁠ View a Sample Report: ⁠⁠See Example⁠⁠ ===================== ⁠⁠Champs App Messaging⁠⁠ is the fast, easy to send messages to coaches. In addition, you can now track when and how often your email is opened to provide additional signal on the level of interest from a coach or school. cuts the time to send emails to coaches by over 50%, ensures key information is included and reduces common errors because it has templates that automatically populate the coach’s name & email and inserts information from your Champs App profile. You can now view your sent messages and save personal templates to streamline reusing your personalized messages when emailing coaches. ⁠⁠To learn more about Champs App Messaging⁠ ⁠please visit: ================= Looking to connect with college hockey coaches? Check out the new and improved —your go-to tool for finding men’s and women’s college hockey coaches all in one place. We’ve made it smarter and more reliable by automatically updating coaching staff info directly from school websites, so you’re always getting the most accurate details. ====================== CHAMPS+ gives parents and players access to more recruiting & hockey development insights, advice and experts. With CHAMPS+ you can attend our monthly webinars with an expert covering timely topics during for the recruiting cycle. Members can submit questions before or during the webinar to be answered by our experts. ChampsGPT, an AI recruiting chatbot specifically optimized for women’s college recruiting. We put into ChampsGPT all the Champs App podcasts, articles and analysis we’ve done from the last 4 years including over100 Champs App podcasts, dozens of articles and deep analysis plus numerous webinars. View the full list of articles, videos and events. Visit ⁠⁠https://sports.champs.app/champs-plus

On this episode, we chat with with Max Gavin, assistant coach with the Boston College women’s hockey team. We discuss what it’s like growing up in a hockey family, the current state of BC women’s hockey, how they are striving to return to being a top ranked team and maintaining a winning culture. Max also shares his insights about the current dynamics of this years recruiting cycle. You can connect with Max Gavin on the the team’s website: https://bceagles.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/max--gavin-/2746 or via Max Gavin’s Champs App Profile :https://profile.champs.app/h/max-gavin You can learn more about and the Boston College Women’s Ice Hockey program here: https://bceagles.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey Follow the BC Women’s Hockey team on X: @bc_whockey and Instagram: @bc_whockey =================== Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. Champs App helps athletes, coaches, parents and agents/advisors navigate the world of youth sports. We have made it easy to create a where you can add a free, beautiful hockey profile with access to amazing content to help with recruiting and hockey player development. =================== Ready to see how you stack up against future Division I players? ChampsEyeQ gives you an unbiased look at your potential. Just submit at least 10 minutes of your edited shifts, and our expert scouts will provide an objective, data-driven analysis of your game. ChampsEyeQ evaluates players across 15+ attributes (skating, hockey IQ, compete level, intangibles, and more) and provides: • An overall rating (from 1-10) • A projection of your potential to play NCAA Division I hockey • Detailed insights on strengths, weaknesses &development priorities Our benchmarks are based on years of data showing that about 20% of AAA/Tier 1 female players advance to Division I. See a Sample Submission: ⁠Watch Video⁠ View a Sample Report: ⁠See Example⁠ ===================== ⁠Champs App Messaging⁠ is the fast, easy to send messages to coaches. In addition, you can now track when and how often your email is opened to provide additional signal on the level of interest from a coach or school. cuts the time to send emails to coaches by over 50%, ensures key information is included and reduces common errors because it has templates that automatically populate the coach’s name & email and inserts information from your Champs App profile. You can now view your sent messages and save personal templates to streamline reusing your personalized messages when emailing coaches. ⁠⁠To learn more about Champs App Messaging⁠ ⁠please visit: ================= Looking to connect with college hockey coaches? Check out the new and improved —your go-to tool for finding men’s and women’s college hockey coaches all in one place. We’ve made it smarter and more reliable by automatically updating coaching staff info directly from school websites, so you’re always getting the most accurate details. ====================== CHAMPS+ gives parents and players access to more recruiting & hockey development insights, advice and experts. With CHAMPS+ you can attend our monthly webinars with an expert covering timely topics during for the recruiting cycle. Members can submit questions before or during the webinar to be answered by our experts. ChampsGPT, an AI recruiting chatbot specifically optimized for women’s college recruiting. We put into ChampsGPT all the Champs App podcasts, articles and analysis we’ve done from the last 4 years including over100 Champs App podcasts, dozens of articles and deep analysis plus numerous webinars. View the full list of articles, videos and events. Visit ⁠https://sports.champs.app/champs-plus

On this episode, we chat with Dan Koch, Associate Head Coach of the Wisconsin women’s ice hockey team. We discuss how far women’s hockey has come at Wisconsin since the program began, how the house agreement and NIL impactsthe team and managing their roster of 26 players. Dan also shares how Wisconsin recruits players and provides some excellent recruiting advice. You can connect with Dan Koch on the team’s website : https://uwbadgers.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/dan-koch/2694 You can learn more about and the Wisconsin Badgers Women’s Ice Hockey program here: https://uwbadgers.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey Follow Dan Koch and the Wisconsin Women’s Hockey team on X: @BadgerWHockey and Instagram: @djkoch55 and @BadgerWHockey =================== Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. Champs App helps athletes, coaches, parents and gents/advisors navigate the world of youth sports. We have made it easy to create a where you can add a free, beautiful hockey profile with access to amazing content to help with recruiting and hockey player development. =================== Ready to see how you stack up against future Division I players? Champs EyeQ gives you an unbiased look at your potential. Just submit at least 10 minutes of your edited shifts, and our expert scouts will provide an objective, data-driven analysis of your game. Champs EyeQ evaluates players across 15+ attributes (skating, hockey IQ, compete level, intangibles, and more) and provides: • An overall rating (from 1-10) • A projection of your potential to play NCAA Division I hockey • Detailed insights on strengths, weaknesses &development priorities Our benchmarks are based on years of data showing that about 20% of AAA/Tier 1 female players advance to Division I. See a Sample Submission: Watch Video View a Sample Report: See Example ===================== Champs App Messaging is the fast, easy to send messages to coaches. In addition, you can now track when and how often your email is opened to provide additional signal on the level of interest from a coach or school. cuts the time to send emails to coaches by over 50%, ensures key information is included and reduces common errors because it has templates that automatically populate the coach’s name & email and inserts information from your Champs App profile. You can now view your sent messages and save personal templates to streamline reusing your personalized messages when emailing coaches. ⁠⁠To learn more about Champs App Messaging⁠ ⁠please visit: ================= Looking to connect with college hockey coaches? Check out the new and improved —your go-to tool for finding men’s and women’s college hockey coaches all in one place. We’ve made it smarter and more reliable by automatically updating coaching staff info directly from school websites, so you’re always getting the most accurate details. ====================== gives parents and players access to more recruiting & hockey development insights, advice and experts. With CHAMPS+ you can attend our monthly webinars with an expert covering timely topics during for the recruiting cycle. Members can submit questions before or during the webinar to be answered by our experts. ChampsGPT, an AI recruiting chatbot specifically optimized for women’s college recruiting. We put into ChampsGPT all the Champs App podcasts, articles and analysis we’ve done from the last 4 years including over100 Champs App podcasts, dozens of articles and deep analysis plus numerous webinars. View the full list of articles, videos and events. Visit https://sports.champs.app/champs-plus

On this episode, we chat with Brandon Brown, newly appointed head coach of the Post Eagles women’s hockey team. We discuss the Post University academics, facilities and hockey program. He also shares why players choose the Post Eagles and what is going on in the current recruiting environment. You can connect with Brandon Brown either on the team’s website or via Brandon Brown’s Champs App Profile : https://sports.champs.app/h/brandon-brown You can learn more about and the Post Eagles Women’s Ice Hockey program here: https://posteagles.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey Follow Brandon Brown and the Post Eagles Women’s Hockey team on X @Post_WIH and Instagram: @bbrown_29 and @post_wih To learn more about minor hockey development and recruiting for both girls and boys, visit the Champs App website http://www.champs.app =================== Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. Champs App helps athletes, coaches, parents and agents/advisors navigate the world of youth sports. We have made it easy to create a where you can add a free, beautiful hockey profile with access to amazing content to help with recruiting and hockey player development. =================== Ready to see how you stack up against future Division I players? Champs EyeQ gives you an unbiased look at your potential. Just submit at least 10 minutes of your edited shifts, and our expert scouts will provide an objective, data-driven analysis of your game. Champs EyeQ evaluates players across 15+ attributes (skating, hockey IQ, compete level, intangibles, and more) and provides: • An overall rating (from 1-10) • A projection of your potential to play NCAA Division I hockey • Detailed insights on strengths, weaknesses &development priorities Our benchmarks are based on years of data showing that about 20% of AAA/Tier 1 female players advance to Division I. See a Sample Submission: ⁠Watch Video⁠ View a Sample Report: ⁠See Example⁠ ===================== ⁠Champs App Messaging⁠ is the fast, easy way to send messages to coaches. In addition, you can now track when and how often your email is opened to provide additional signal on the level of interest from a coach or school. ⁠Champs App Messaging⁠ cuts the time to send emails to coaches by over 50%, ensures key information is included and reduces common errors because it has templates that automatically populate the coach’s name & email and inserts information from your Champs App profile. You can now view your sent messages and save personal templates to streamline reusing your personalized messages when emailing coaches. ⁠ ⁠To learn more about Champs App Messaging⁠ ⁠ please visit: ⁠https://www.champs.app/2025/03/champs-app-messaging-2-0/⁠ ================= ⁠ Champs App Team Coach Directory ⁠ Looking to connect with college hockey coaches? Check out the new and improved ⁠Champs App Team Coach Directory⁠ —your go-to tool for finding men’s and women’s college hockey coaches all in one place. We’ve made it smarter and more reliable by automatically updating coaching staff info directly from school websites, so you’re always getting the most accurate details. ====================== ⁠CHAMPS+⁠ gives parents and players access to more recruiting & hockey development insights, advice and experts. With CHAMPS+ you can attend our monthly webinars with an expert covering timely topics during for the recruiting cycle. Members can submit questions before or during the webinar to be answered by our experts. ChampsGPT, an AI recruiting chatbot specifically optimized for women’s college recruiting. We put into ChampsGPT all the Champs App podcasts, articles and analysis we’ve done from the last 4 years including over100 Champs App podcasts, dozens of articles and deep analysis plus numerous webinars. View the full list of articles, videos and events. Visit ⁠https://sports.champs.app/champs-plus

On this episode we talk with Meghan Sweezey head coach ofthe St Michaels women’s hockey program. We go into detail on the St Mike’s academics, facilities and hockey team. Megan shares her perspective on why players should choose the Purple Knights and she gives some insightful recruiting advice. You can learn more about the St. Michael’s Women’s IceHockey program here: https://www.smcathletics.com/sports/wice/index You can connect with Meghan Sweezey on the St Mike’s website : https://smcathletics.com/staff-directory/meghan-sweezey-10/177 or via Meghan Sweezey’s Champs Appprofile : https://profile.champs.app/h/meghan-sweezey Follow St. Michael’s Purple Knights athletics on X: @smcathletics and the Women’s Ice Hockey team on Instagram: @SMC_WIH ==================== Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. Champs App helps athletes, coaches, parents and agents/advisors navigate the world of youth sports. We have made it easy to create a where you can add a free, beautiful hockey profile with access to amazing content to help with recruiting and hockey player development. =================== Ready to see how you stack up against future Division I players? Champs EyeQ gives you an unbiased look at your potential. Just submit at least 10 minutes of your edited shifts, and our expert scouts will provide an objective, data-driven analysis of your game. Champs EyeQ evaluates players across 15+ attributes (skating, hockey IQ, compete level, intangibles, and more) and provides: • An overall rating (from 1-10) • A projection of your potential to play NCAA Division I hockey • Detailed insights on strengths, weaknesses &development priorities Our benchmarks are based on years of data showing that about 20% of AAA/Tier 1 female players advance to Division I. See a Sample Submission: Watch Video View a Sample Report: See Example ===================== Champs App Messaging is the fast, easy way to send messages to coaches. In addition, you can now track whenand how often your email is opened to provide additional signal on the level ofinterest from a coach or school. Champs App Messaging cuts thetime to send emails to coaches by over 50%, ensures key information is includedand reduces common errors because it has templates that automatically populatethe coach’s name & email and inserts information from your Champs Appprofile. You can now view your sent messages and save personal templates to streamline reusing your personalized messages when emailing coaches. ⁠ To learn more about Champs App Messaging⁠ please visit: https://www.champs.app/2025/03/champs-app-messaging-2-0/ ================= Champs App Team Coach Directory Looking to connect with college hockey coaches? Check out the new and improved ChampsApp Team Coach Directory —your go-to tool for finding men’s and women’scollege hockey coaches all in one place. We’ve made it smarter and morereliable by automatically updating coaching staff info directly from schoolwebsites, so you’re always getting the most accurate details. ====================== CHAMPS+ gives parents and players access to more recruiting & hockey development insights, advice and experts. With CHAMPS+ you can attend our monthly webinars with anexpert covering timely topics during for the recruiting cycle. Members can submit questions before or duringthe webinar to be answered by our experts. ChampsGPT, an AI recruiting chatbot specifically optimizedfor women’s college recruiting. We put into ChampsGPT all the Champs Apppodcasts, articles and analysis we’ve done from the last 4 years including over100 Champs App podcasts, dozens of articles and deep analysis plus numerouswebinars. View the full list of articles, videos and events. Visit https://sports.champs.app/champs-plus

On this episode we talk with Lee-J Mirasolo, head coach ofthe Stonehill Skyhawks women’s hockey program. Now entering her 3rd season as the head coach, Lee-J provides an update on the program and discusses what’s going on with the current recruiting cycle. You can learn more about and the Stonehill CollegeWomen’s Ice Hockey program here: https://www.stonehillskyhawks.com/sports/wice/index . You can connect with Lee-J Mirasolo on the StonehillWomen’s website : https://stonehillskyhawks.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/lee-j-mirasolo/1177 or via her Lee-J Mirasolo’s Champs App Profile: https://profile.champs.app/h/lee-j-mirasolo Follow Lee-J or the Stonehill Women’s Hockey team on X: @lee_j25 @StonehillWIH and Instagram: @leedashj and @StonehillWIH ==================== Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. Champs App helps athletes, coaches, parents and agents/advisors navigate the world of youth sports. We have made it easy to create a free Champs App account where you can add a free, beautiful hockey profile with access to amazing content to help with recruiting and hockey player development. Download Champs App for iOS in the Apple App Store here Download Champs App for Android in the Google Play Store here =================== Ready to see how you stack up against future Division I players? Champs EyeQ gives you an unbiased look at your potential. Just submit at least 10 minutes of your edited shifts, and our expert scouts will provide an objective, data-driven analysis of your game. Champs EyeQ evaluates players across 15+ attributes (skating, hockey IQ, compete level, intangibles, andmore) and provides: • An overall rating (from 1-10) • A projection of your potential to play NCAA Division Ihockey • Detailed insights on strengths, weaknesses &development priorities Our benchmarks are based on years of data showing that about 20% of AAA/Tier 1 female players advance toDivision I. See a Sample Submission: Watch Video View a Sample Report: See Example ===================== Champs App Messaging is the fast, easy way to send messages to coaches. In addition, you can now track whenand how often your email is opened to provide additional signal on the level of interest from a coach or school. Champs App Messaging cuts the time to send emails to coaches by over 50%, ensures key information is includedand reduces common errors because it has templates that automatically populate the coach’s name & email and inserts information from your Champs App profile. You can now view your sent messages and save personal templates to streamline reusing your personalized messages when emailing coaches. ⁠ To learn more about Champs App Messaging⁠ please visit: https://www.champs.app/2025/03/champs-app-messaging-2-0/ =============================== Champs App Team Coach Directory Looking to connect with college hockey coaches? Check outthe new and improved Champs App Team Coach Directory —your go-to tool for finding men’s and women’scollege hockey coaches all in one place. =========================================== CHAMPS+ gives parents and players access to morerecruiting & hockey development insights, advice and experts. With CHAMPS+ you can attend our monthly webinars with anexpert covering timely topics during for the recruiting cycle. Members can submit questions before or duringthe webinar to be answered by our experts. ChampsGPT, an AI recruiting chatbot specifically optimizedfor women’s college recruiting. We put into ChampsGPT all the Champs App podcasts, articles and analysis we’ve done from the last 4 years including over 100 Champs App podcasts, dozens of articles and deep analysis plus numerous webinars. View the full list of articles, videos and events. You can subscribe to CHAMPS+ on a monthly or a deeply discounted annual basis.

On this episode we talk with Allison Coomey about all the preparations that went into getting the Blue Hens ready for their inaugural season, the coaching staff’s roster construction strategy, Allison’s expectations for the upcoming season and what is going on with this year’s crazy recruiting cycle. You can connect with Allison Coomey either on theDelaware women’s hockey website : https://bluehens.com/sports/ice-hockey/roster/coaches/allison-coomey/5271 or via Allison Coomey’s Champs App profile : https://profile.champs.app/h/allison-coomey You can learn more about the Delaware women’s hockey program here: https://bluehens.com/sports/whockey . Follow Allison and the team on X: @Coomey2 and @Delaware_IH and Instagram: @coomey2 and @delaware_ih ==================== Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. Champs App helps athletes, coaches, parents and agents/advisors navigate the world of youth sports. Wehave made it easy to create a free Champs App account where you can add a free, beautiful hockey profile with access to amazing content to help with recruiting and hockey player development. ==================== Champs App Messaging is the fast, easy way to send messages to coaches. In addition, you can track when and how often your email is opened to provide additionalsignal on the level of interest from a coach or school. ChampsApp Messaging cuts the time to send emails to coaches by over 50%, ensures key information is included and reduces common errors because it has templates that automatically populate the coach’s name & email and inserts information from your Champs App profile. You can view your sent messages and save personal templates to streamline reusing your personalized messages when emailing coaches. =========================================== Champs App Team Coach Directory Looking to connect with college hockey coaches? Check outthe new and improved Champs App Team Coach Directory —your go-to tool for finding men’s and women’scollege hockey coaches all in one place. We’ve made it smarter and more reliable by automatically updating coaching staff info directly from school websites, so you’re always getting the most accurate details. And with the Champs Messaging Tool , subscribers can message coaches directly in just a few clicks. Try it out today on Champs App! ================== Champs App now available iOS and Android in the App Store and Play Store ! The mobile apps offer all the same features available in thebrowser version, plus the added convenience of logging in with your Apple or Google credentials. Download the Champs App mobile app today and take your recruiting and development copilot everywhere you go! DownloadChamps App for iOS in the Apple App Store here Download Champs App for Android in the Google Play Store here ============================= CHAMPS+ gives parents and players access to morerecruiting & hockey development insights, advice and experts. With CHAMPS+ you can attend our monthly webinars with anexpert covering timely topics during for the recruiting cycle. Members can submit questions before or duringthe webinar to be answered by our experts. ChampsGPT, an AI recruiting chatbot specifically optimizedfor women’s college recruiting. We put into ChampsGPT all the Champs App podcasts, articles and analysis we’ve done from the last 4 years including over 100 Champs App podcasts, dozens of articles and deep aalysis plus numerouswebinars. New articles and videos which includes highly curatedcontent are added weekly throughout the year. So take a tour of CHAMPS+ now – you can see thefull list of articles, videos and events. You can subscribe to CHAMPS+ on a monthly or a deeply discounted annualbasis. Visit https://sports.champs.app/champs-plus now and access more recruiting and player development insights, advice and experts for the fraction of the price of an advisor.

On this episode, we’re joined by Ben Kevan Sr., father of NHL draft prospect Ben Kevan, who is ranked 45th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting. This is an amazing conversation as we go through Ben’s progression from Learn to Skate all the way to playing in the USHL and for Team USA at the Under-18s. We also discuss the ups and downs of the player development process, the major decisions about where to play youth hockey and the role of the parent in this entire process. ============================ Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. Champs App helps athletes, coaches, parents and agents/advisors navigate the world of youth sports. Wehave made it easy to create a free Champs App account where you can add a free, beautiful hockey profile with access to amazing content to help with recruiting and hockey player development. == Champs App Messaging is the fast, easy way to send messages to coaches. In addition, you can now track when and how often your email is opened to provide additional signal on the level of interest from a coach or school. Champs App Messaging cuts the time to send emails to coaches by over 50%, ensures key information is included and reduces common errors because it has templates that automatically populate the coach’s name & email and inserts information from your Champs App profile. You can now view your sent messages and save personal templates to streamline reusing your personalized messages when emailing coaches. ⁠ To learn more about Champs App Messaging⁠ please visit: https://www.champs.app/2025/03/champs-app-messaging-2-0/ =========================================== Champs App Team Coach Directory Looking to connect with college hockey coaches? Check outthe new and improved Champs App Team Coach Directory —your go-to tool for finding men’s and women’s college hockey coaches all in one place. We’ve made it smarter and more reliable by automatically updating coaching staff info directly from school websites, so you’re always getting the most accurate details. Whether you're a player, parent, or youth coach, it’s now easier than ever to research and contact coaches. And with the Champs Messaging Tool , subscribers can message coaches directly in just a few clicks. Try it out today on Champs App! =========================================== Champs App now available iOS and Android in the App Store and Play Store ! The mobile apps offer all the same features available in thebrowser version, plus the added convenience of logging in with your Apple or Google credentials. Please note that subscriptions to tools or services must still be completed via a browser, similar to purchasing a book on Amazon Kindle. Download the Champs App mobile app today and take your recruiting and development copilot everywhere you go! Download Champs App for iOS in the Apple App Store here Download Champs App for Android in the Google Play Store here ============================= CHAMPS+ gives parents and players access to more recruiting & hockey development insights, advice and experts. With Champs+ you can attend our monthly webinars with anexpert covering timely topics during for the recruiting cycle. Members can submit questions before or duringthe webinar to be answered by our experts. ChampsGPT, an AI recruiting chatbot specifically optimizedfor women’s college recruiting. We put into ChampsGPT all the Champs Apppodcasts, articles and analysis we’ve done from the last 4 years including over 100 Champs App podcasts, dozens of articles and deep analysis plus numerous webinars. New articles and videos which includes highly curatedcontent will be added weekly throughout the year, so you can always find fresh, relevant information to help guide you with both recruiting and becoming a better hockey player. So take a tour of CHAMPS+ now – you can see thefull list of articles, videos and events. You can subscribe to CHAMPS+ on a monthly or a deeply discounted annual basis.

On this episode, Erin Hamlen, head coach of the Merrimackwomen’s hockey program, returns to discuss the state of women’s college hockey, what it takes for teams to win, how she and her staff are preparing for June 15th and huge amount of advice for players and parents about the recruiting process. This is a must-listen episode! Note: The podcast was recorded the day before the Princeton head coaching role opened up. You can connect with Erin Hamlen either on the MerrimackWomen’s Ice Hockey website : https://merrimackathletics.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/ or Erin Hamlen’s Champs App profile : https://profile.champs.app/h/erin-hamlen You can follow Erin and the Merrimack Women’s Ice Hockeyteam on X: @merrimackwih and Instagram: @erin_hamlen and @merrimack_wih . ============================ Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. Champs App helps athletes, coaches, parents and agents/advisors navigate the world of youth sports. Wehave made it easy to create a free Champs App account where you can add a free, beautiful hockey profile with access to amazing content to help with recruiting and hockey player development. Champs App Messaging is the fast, easy way to send messages to coaches. In addition, you can now track when and how often your email is opened to provide additionalsignal on the level of interest from a coach or school. ChampsApp Messaging cuts the time to send emails to coaches by over 50%, ensures key information is included and reduces common errors because it has templates that automatically populate the coach’s name & email and inserts information from your Champs App profile. You can now view your sent messages and save personal templates to streamline reusing your personalized messages when emailing coaches. ⁠ To learn more about Champs App Messaging⁠ 2.0 please visit: https://www.champs.app/2025/03/champs-app-messaging-2-0/ =========================================== Champs App now available iOS and Android in the AppStore and Play Store ! The mobile apps offer all the same features available in thebrowser version, plus the added convenience of logging in with your Apple or Google credentials. Please note that subscriptions to tools or services must still be completed via a browser, similar to purchasing a book on AmazonKindle. Download the Champs App mobile app today and take your recruiting and development copilot everywhere you go! Download Champs App for iOS in the Apple App Store here Download Champs App for Android in the Google Play Store here ============================= CHAMPS+ gives parents and players access to more recruiting & hockey development insights, advice and experts. With Champs+ you can attend our monthly webinars with anexpert covering timely topics during for the recruiting cycle. Members can submit questions before or during the webinar to be answered by our experts. ChampsGPT, an AI recruiting chatbot specifically optimizedfor women’s college recruiting. We put into ChampsGPT all the Champs App podcasts, articles and analysis we’ve done from the last 4 years including over 100 Champs App podcasts, dozens of articles and deep analysis plus numerous webinars. New articles and videos which includes highly curatedcontent will be added weekly throughout the year, so you can always find fresh, relevant information to help guide you with both recruiting and becoming a better hockey player. So take a tour of CHAMPS+ now – you can see the full list of articles, videos and events. You can subscribe to CHAMPS+ on a monthly or a deeply discounted annual basis. Visit https://sports.champs.app/champs-plus now and access more recruiting and player development insights, advice and experts for the fraction of the price of an advisor. ========================= Here is a list of ⁠ 2025 Girls Hockey Events ⁠: https://www.champs.app/2024/12/2025-girls-hockey-event-calendar-tournaments-camps-showcases/