Pulse Check: The Scoops with 3V Sports Management

On today's episode we sat down with former teammate and long-time friend Matt O'Dea of the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs in the SPHL. We caught up and chatted about some of the pathways in junior hockey and the business of main camp invites, and then dove into Matt's pro career and got some direct insights from him on what it actually takes to be a minor professional hockey player at the SPHL level.

On today's episode we sit down to discuss how important it is to keep furthering your education or professional experience while you're playing hockey. We also touch upon the differences in a contract where you earn a playing salary or work a job, and finish off with an in-depth discussion about how parents can positively or negatively impact their child's future hockey career.

On today's episode we touch upon an important insight discussing ego vs. outcome in a hockey player's career. We also share some of our thoughts on how every coach has a unique recipe for recruitment, as well as the importance of your personal story when trying to get on a team. Lastly, we share our thoughts on your ability to get a professional tryout, and what you need to know before attending one.

On today's episode we're discussing some of the areas you need to prepare for before embarking on your hockey journey overseas. We also share some of our own personal stories of the lifestyles you can expect when playing in Europe or in the minor leagues in North America.

On today's episode we're diving into a few different topics, including some of our personal horror stories we've had with advisors/agents, the new expansion of Jr. hockey, and finally some insights into the importance of your summer training regimen and what it means for your upcoming season.

On today's episode we held our first interview with Nick Dinicola, a good friend and professional hockey player with experience in the SPHL, FPHL, and Italy. We chatted about Nick's path to college hockey, his winding journey through the American minor pro ranks, and how he ended up making the rare jump from the Federal Hockey League to the Italian Hockey League.

On today's episode, we sit down and discuss the similarities and differences between the lifestyles of an NCAA D1 vs. NCAA D3 hockey player. We also dive into some further tips and advice when you're a collegiate athlete, and touch upon the rumours of the CHL giving NCAA eligibility to its players.

On today's episode we're discussing why your EU contract goes deeper than just a salary, why having proper etiquette at Jr. hockey camps is critical to your success, and if players actually have the ability to skip over certain levels in their hockey careers.