Ep #13 - Sean Tierney

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Mitch Brown. Mitch has a depth of knowledge that is elite. He was a writer with the Athletics and now writes for EP Rinkside, the premium arms of Elite Prospects. While never playing himself, Mitch has accumulated and elite understanding of the game through a thirstful curiosity. For those that want to gain a deep understanding of a scout's eye or just want to have a technical conversation around skills, this is a can't miss episode.
A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Learning the game without having personally played
- His writing approach and tactics
- Transferable skills and translatable skills (Reference article for Mavrik Bourque)
- What Mitch looks for in prospective players
- How players can create advantages
- Which skills plays should have at various ages to have the best change of success
Book recommendations:
- Range by David Epstein
Here is the link to the full book recommendation list from past guests over at our website
Follow Mitch on Twitter @MitchLBrown & his work on EP Rinkside

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