{"podcast":{"title":"Sharpening Your Edge","slug":"sharpening-your-edge-7486904","podcast_index_feed_id":7486904,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/sharpening-your-edge/","website_url":"https://sharpening-your-edge.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1f79870c-1a65-438e-94ce-8df9f738132e/SYE-Logo.jpg","author":"CV3","episode_count":23,"summary":"Welcome to Sharpening Your Edge — the ultimate deep dive into the world of hockey, where we go beyond the ice. Chuck Verdolino, founder and lead instructor at CV3 Hockey Development. I played Tier 1 hockey through 18 on Long Island, competed at the USA Hockey Select 15 National Camp, captained my high school team to a New York State Championship appearance, and later served as a GM in pro hockey. Now, I’m bringing that lifetime of experience to the mic. Erik Melanson, a recently retired Marine Corps officer. I spent the majority of my distinguished military career serving in special operations, where I developed and applied extensive leadership skills in high-stakes, high-performance environments. A lifelong hockey player who grew up on the rinks of Boston, I now bring that same discipline, resilience, and team-first mentality to the sport as a coach for the Philadelphia Little Flyers and as a player for the USA Warriors. My unique blend of elite military experience and deep hockey roots offers a rare perspective on performance, leadership, and the culture of the game. As co-hosts with a passion for the game, we sit down and bring you candid conversations with elite coaches, perfo…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T16:20:53.488780+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sharpening-your-edge-7486904"},"episode":{"title":"Confidence Comes From the Work You Put In: Insight from Elite S&C Coach Anthony Morando","slug":"confidence-comes-from-the-work-you-put-in-insight-from-elite-s-c-coach-anthony-morando","published_at":"2026-03-02T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sharpening-your-edge-7486904/confidence-comes-from-the-work-you-put-in-insight-from-elite-s-c-coach-anthony-morando","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sharpening-your-edge-7486904","url":"https://tkbpodcaststudio.com/sharpening-your-edge/anthony-morando","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0b879e66-c0fc-481c-9f78-97b069ddf829.mp3","summary":"The primary focus of this podcast episode is our enlightening conversation with Anthony Morando, a distinguished strength and conditioning coach renowned for his expertise in training elite athletes, particularly within the realms of hockey and collegiate sports. Throughout our dialogue, we delve into the intricacies of athletic preparation, emphasizing the significance of tailored strength and conditioning programs that cater specifically to the unique demands of hockey players. Morando elucidates the pivotal role of consistent training and the importance of developing a holistic understanding of fitness, which transcends mere physical strength to encompass overall health and well-being. We also explore common misconceptions surrounding youth training, providing valuable insights for parents and coaches alike. Ultimately, this episode serves as a profound exploration of the methodologies that underpin successful athletic development, underscoring the necessity for dedication and a strategic approach to training. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by slow progress or wondered if your effort is going unnoticed, this conversation will remind you why consistency still wins. The work matters — even when it’s quiet Bio Anthony Morando is a strength and conditioning coach and performance professional with deep experience developing high-level athletes across hockey and collegiate sports. Before moving to Grand Forks as an EXOS Performance Manager, he served as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Boston University, supporting the men’s hockey and women’s golf programs from 2011–2015. Earlier in his career, he spent more than six years at Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning, where he trained and managed NHL and other professional hockey players—while also running an a…","meta_description":"The primary focus of this podcast episode is our enlightening conversation with Anthony Morando, a distinguished strength and conditioning coach renowned…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3244,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sharpening-your-edge-7486904/episodes/confidence-comes-from-the-work-you-put-in-insight-from-elite-s-c-coach-anthony-morando/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sharpening-your-edge-7486904/confidence-comes-from-the-work-you-put-in-insight-from-elite-s-c-coach-anthony-morando.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}