{"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":"Give More, Be More:  Jeff Lovecchio’s Blueprint to \"Be Where Your Feet Are\"","slug":"give-more-be-more-jeff-lovecchio-s-blueprint-to-be-where-your-feet-are","published_at":"2026-06-22T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sharpening-your-edge-7486904/give-more-be-more-jeff-lovecchio-s-blueprint-to-be-where-your-feet-are","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sharpening-your-edge-7486904","url":"https://tkbpodcaststudio.com/sharpening-your-edge/jeff-lovecchio","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a57eb3fe-a6c3-487b-a930-20c5cb00533f.mp3","summary":"We sat down with Jeff Lovecchio to discuss the mindset that has shaped both his hockey career and his life: “Give More, Be More.” From earning a spot in the Boston Bruins organization to building one of the most impactful player development programs in St. Louis, Jeff shares the lessons he’s learned through adversity, perseverance, and purpose. Jeff opens up about battling injuries and concussions during his professional playing career, the decision to continue playing overseas, and the transition into life after hockey. He explains how those experiences ultimately led him to create GMT (Give More Training) and GMA, where he has now helped more than 3,400 athletes maximize their potential both on and off the ice. A major focus of the conversation is Jeff’s powerful philosophy: “Be Where Your Feet Are.” He breaks down how staying fully present helped him navigate the highs and lows of professional hockey, grow successful businesses, and create meaningful relationships along the way. We also dive into: Why Jeff started his own training business The true meaning behind “Give More, Be More.” How presence impacts athletic development and leadership Lessons learned from professional hockey and entrepreneurship Building culture and community through player development Applying the “Be Where Your Feet Are” mindset to everyday life Whether you’re an athlete, coach, parent, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insight on growth, resilience, and maximizing your potential. Bio Jeff Lovecchio grew up playing hockey in St. Louis during a time when the city was not considered a serious competitor by top hockey markets. Through hard work, dedication, and self-discipline, he earned a Division I scholarship at Western Michigan University. Lovecchio notes that he achieved this de…","meta_description":"We sat down with Jeff Lovecchio to discuss the mindset that has shaped both his hockey career and his life: “Give More, Be More.” From earning a spot in t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3611,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sharpening-your-edge-7486904/episodes/give-more-be-more-jeff-lovecchio-s-blueprint-to-be-where-your-feet-are/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/give-more-be-more-jeff-lovecchio-s-blueprint-to-be-where-your-feet-are.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}