{"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":"Unveiling the Journey: Jackson Cole's Developmental Path to National Championship Glory","slug":"unveiling-the-journey-jackson-cole-s-developmental-path-to-national-championship-glory","published_at":"2025-10-27T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sharpening-your-edge-7486904/unveiling-the-journey-jackson-cole-s-developmental-path-to-national-championship-glory","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sharpening-your-edge-7486904","url":"https://tkbpodcaststudio.com/sharpening-your-edge/jackson-cole","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fe65fd77-c524-465c-90a9-9111538b8b0d.mp3","summary":"In this episode Jackson Cole, a standout goaltender at St. Michael's College, shares his compelling narrative of resilience and achievement in the realm of collegiate hockey. Having recently secured the NCAA Division 2 National Championship, Jackson reflects on the formative experiences that shaped his approach to the game. Bio Jackson Cole Jackson Cole currently plays goalie for Saint Michael's College in Burlington, Vermont. Last season, he won the NCAA Division II National Championship with the Purple Knights. Prior to attending Saint Michael's, Jackson was a four-year starter and captain for the Hun School of Princeton in New Jersey. There, he finished first team all prep and the prep's saves leader. Cole also played two years of varsity lacrosse at the Hun School. His hockey resume includes attending the USA district program and being a national camp reserve player, two years of Junior hockey experience in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) and the Canadian-American Junior Hockey League (CAJHL). Not only does Jackson excel on the ice, but off as well. In high school, he was a member of the National Honor Society and was Student Council Vice President. He is a Dean's List student at Saint Michael's and was inducted into the National College Athlete Honor Society as a business administration and accounting minor. https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/543833/jackson-cole https://smcathletics.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/jackson-cole/10960 Takeaways: The importance of maturity in a hockey player's development cannot be understated, as it encompasses both physical and mental growth. Cultivating a supportive environment for young athletes is essential for their emotional well-being and overall development. 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