{"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":"Sharpening Your Edge: The Ultimate Hockey Podcast Experience","slug":"sharpening-your-edge-the-ultimate-hockey-podcast-experience","published_at":"2025-09-15T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sharpening-your-edge-7486904/sharpening-your-edge-the-ultimate-hockey-podcast-experience","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sharpening-your-edge-7486904","url":"https://tkbpodcaststudio.com/sharpening-your-edge/sharpening-your-edge-the-ultimate-hockey-podcast-experience","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1db1af9e-10b0-4d97-a20b-f18ceac20b4e.mp3","summary":"Welcome to \"Sharpening Your Edge,\" a podcast meticulously crafted by CV3 Hockey Development, where we embark on a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted realm of hockey, extending our discourse well beyond the confines of the ice rink. I am Chuck Verdolino, the founder and lead instructor of CV3 Hockey Development, and alongside my esteemed co-host Eric Melanson, a retired Marine Corps Intelligence Officer, we bring a wealth of experience and insight to our audience. Through this podcast, we shall engage in profound dialogues with elite coaches, professional hockey figures, and performance specialists, delving into the intricate elements that drive player development, including aspects of mindset, leadership, training, nutrition, and recovery. Whether you are a player, coach, parent, or fervent fan of the sport, this platform is dedicated to unpacking the essential ingredients necessary for thriving in hockey and in life. Join us as we endeavor to sharpen your game and elevate your understanding of the sport we hold dear. This episode is proudly sponsored by High Stick Hockey Your go-to source for premium hockey apparel Whether you're repping it on the ice or off, High Stick Hockey has the gear that delivers style, comfort, and durability. From the locker room to the streets, this is hockey lifestyle done right. And right now, podcast listeners can score 20% off your purchase at www.highstickhockey.co just use the special code CV3SAVE20 at checkout! Trust us, you won’t be disappointed with the quality. It’s gear that’s as tough and true as the game itself. High Stick Hockey Born from the rink. Built for the game. When the ice calls, you answer. But to answer, you need the right gear. Play It Again Sports Newark has everything you need to take your game to the ne…","meta_description":"Welcome to \"Sharpening Your Edge,\" a podcast meticulously crafted by CV3 Hockey Development, where we embark on a comprehensive exploration of the multifa…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":230,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sharpening-your-edge-7486904/episodes/sharpening-your-edge-the-ultimate-hockey-podcast-experience/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/sharpening-your-edge-the-ultimate-hockey-podcast-experience.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}