Exeter Coach Sean O'Brien

Evan and Pat talk with Sean O'Brien, the new head coach of the boys' hockey team at Phillips Exeter Academy. Sean shares insights from his career, including his recent move back to New England from Pittsburgh, his previous coaching stint at Harvard, and his philosophy on integrating technology and video analysis to enhance player development. He also discusses the balance between academics and athletics in a prep school environment, the impact of the CHL ruling on prep hockey, and the importance of building professional networks and relationships for long-term success. The episode concludes with a discussion on outdated hockey strategies and the evolving role of analytics in coaching.   Topics 00:29 Guest Introduction: Sean O'Brien 01:34 Sean O'Brien's Journey to Phillips Exeter 05:03 The Appeal of Phillips Exeter 07:23 Recruitment and Academic Balance 12:32 Lessons from Harvard 16:49 The Role of Technology in Coaching 24:24 Seamless Video Integration in Coaching 25:17 The Importance of Self-Reflection in Sports 26:48 Impact of CHL Ruling on Prep Schools 29:15 Evaluating Player Readiness for Junior Hockey 31:19 Balancing Hockey and Academic Development 35:46 Building Long-Term Professional Networks 40:04 Hockey Strategy Insights: Overtime Segment