{"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":"From Strength to Mindset: How Total Empowerment Training Shapes Young Athletes","slug":"from-strength-to-mindset-how-total-empowerment-training-shapes-young-athletes","published_at":"2025-10-13T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sharpening-your-edge-7486904/from-strength-to-mindset-how-total-empowerment-training-shapes-young-athletes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sharpening-your-edge-7486904","url":"https://tkbpodcaststudio.com/sharpening-your-edge/tony-cosenza-interview","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b297103e-a204-4283-a717-88dee1161757.mp3","summary":"This podcast episode features a profound discussion with Tony Cosenza, affectionately known as Coach Tone, who possesses a wealth of experience in the health and fitness sector, particularly within the realm of youth athletic development. Coach Tone discusses his approach through Total Empowerment Training, a philosophy designed to cultivate not just superior athletes but also well-rounded individuals who are equipped to navigate life's challenges. Throughout the episode, we explore the transformative power of sports as a vehicle for personal growth and the importance of fostering a love for the process of development rather than solely fixating on outcomes. Bio Tony Cosenza Tony Cosenza, widely known as \"Coach Tone,\" is a seasoned fitness professional with extensive experience spanning decades in the health & fitness industry. Having most recently successfully owned and operated CrossFit TE [Total Empowerment] for nearly ten years, he made a pivotal decision to focus his energy on guiding young athletes, from beginner to competitive levels, in their pursuit of holistic success in health, fitness, training, and life. https://www.totalempowerment.com/ In addition to owning Total Empowerment, Tony is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and an Energy Leadership Master Practitioner (ELI-MP). Takeaways: Tony Cosenza emphasizes that the foundation of athletic development lies in power, speed, and strength, which are critical for success in hockey. The process of training should prioritize the mental and emotional growth of young athletes alongside their physical capabilities. Engaging with young athletes requires a balance of being a mentor, coach, and friend to foster their confidence and resilience in sports. Tony advocates for the importance of off-ice training in bu…","meta_description":"This podcast episode features a profound discussion with Tony Cosenza, affectionately known as Coach Tone, who possesses a wealth of experience in the hea…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3398,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sharpening-your-edge-7486904/episodes/from-strength-to-mindset-how-total-empowerment-training-shapes-young-athletes/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/from-strength-to-mindset-how-total-empowerment-training-shapes-young-athletes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}