All content for New England Hockey Journal’s RinkWise is the property of Seamans Media and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
The guest is Ed Bourget, Director of Hockey Operations at Buckingham Browne & Nichols (BB&N). The discussion delves into Ed's extensive background in hockey, from playing high school hockey at Shrewsbury High and Sacred Heart to his professional stint in Europe. Ed provides insights into his new role at BB&N, focusing on supporting both the boys' and girls' hockey programs. The conversation also explores player development, managing the grueling prep school hockey schedule, and balancing the demands of athletics with academic and personal life. Ed emphasizes the importance of rest, development beyond just hockey skills, and preparing for life after the sport. The episode concludes with reflections on the evolving landscape of hockey recruitment and the significance of enjoying the process.
Topics
00:19 Ed's Hockey Background
01:26 Coaching Philosophy and New Role
03:09 Player Development and Training
09:51 Recruiting Process Insights
17:49 Balancing Academics and Athletics
21:59 Life After Hockey
22:55 Path to Coaching
25:28 Future of Prep School Hockey
30:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
