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Avon Old Farms coach Mark Naclerio on the future of prep
New England Hockey Journal’s RinkWise
31 minutes
2 weeks ago
Avon Old Farms coach Mark Naclerio on the future of prep
Evan is joined by Mark Naclerio, head coach of Avon Old Farms. The discussion delves into Naclerio's perspective on the fall hockey landscape, changes in player development, and the influence of specialized sports programs. Naclerio reflects on his time as an associate coach and his transition to head coach, the legacy of his predecessor John Gardner, and the evolving landscape of prep versus academy hockey. The episode also covers the importance of building personal connections with players, the effects of the CHL ruling on recruitment, and provides advice for young players starting out in hockey. The conversation ends with a fun 'overtime' segment featuring questions on sports betting and the number of games watched.
Topics
00:18 Meet the Guest: Mark Naclerio
00:58 Fall Hockey Season Insights
01:24 Changes in Prep School Hockey
03:02 The Importance of Multi-Sport Athletes
03:22 Fall Hockey Leagues and Team Dynamics
08:21 Coaching Philosophy and Challenges
08:34 Legacy of John Gardner
14:40 Academy vs. Prep School Lifestyle
17:05 CHL Ruling and Future Implications
18:06 Deciding Between High School and Junior Hockey
19:02 The Value of Staying in High School
20:28 NHL Draft Prospects and Prep School Hockey
23:03 The Impact of Online Sports Betting on Hockey
23:17 Overtime: Fun Questions and Insights
31:05 Final Thoughts and Farewell