Brandon Borges of Williston Northampton

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