Cason Hohmann's Hockey's Journey: From Rollerblades to Pro

In this episode of The Next Next, host Jason Jacobs dives into the intricacies of athlete development with Cason Hohmann, a former professional hockey player turned agent. The discussion explores Cason's journey in hockey, from a late start in roller hockey to captaining the Boston University hockey team. The episode delves into the role of parents, the balance between pushing for excellence and avoiding burnout, and how technology and video analysis are transforming player development. Cason shares insights on the evolution of advisory roles in player development and his vision for making elite player development more accessible. 00:00 Introduction to The Next Next 00:31 Guest Introduction: Cason Hohmann 01:15 Cason's Early Hockey Journey 03:41 Parental Influence and Player Development 10:22 High School and Junior Hockey Experience 22:00 The Importance of Individual Development 28:26 The Role of Video Analysis in Hockey 38:08 Natural Hockey IQ: Innate or Taught? 40:29 The Importance of Skating in Youth Hockey 41:22 Understanding the Game: A Math Test Analogy 45:24 The Role of Advisors in Hockey Development 45:55 Balancing Accessibility and Cost in Hockey 47:34 Parental Involvement in Player Development 50:13 The Evolution and Importance of Hockey Advisors 59:10 Future Goals and Professional Aspirations 01:15:26 Closing Thoughts and Future Collaboration Note: Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com).