Evan sits down with Brandon Borges, the newly appointed head boys hockey coach at Williston Northampton. Borges, an alumnus of the school, shares insights about his transition into the coaching role and his vision for the program. He discusses the importance of summer training, balancing player workloads, and the unique challenges of returning to coach at his alma mater. Borges also reflects on his own hockey journey from inner-city Providence to playing junior hockey, providing valuable advice for current players navigating college and junior hockey aspirations. The discussion concludes with a light-hearted segment about the nuances of being a passionate hockey fan.

Topics

00:26 Meet the New Coach: Brandon Borges

00:55 Summer Training Strategies

03:06 Returning to Alma Mater: Williston Northampton

03:42 Brandon's Hockey Journey

08:12 Challenges and Lessons in Youth Hockey

20:21 Junior Hockey Experience and Advice

24:21 Personal Struggles and Reflections

24:43 Timing and Development in Hockey

25:52 Deciding When to Move On

28:22 Realistic College Hockey Dreams

32:50 Recruiting and Building Relationships

38:30 Overtime: Fun Hockey Questions