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The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation

Zack Nowak

Booking Overview

An interview-focused youth sports and ice hockey show featuring former professional players, coaches, executives, and sports-performance or mental-health experts. Credible pitches include hockey leaders, elite former athletes, youth-sports coaches, athlete-development specialists, and qualified sports psychologists with practical expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need established hockey or sports-performance credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 63

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 35.5k subscribers

Instagram: 978.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

zachary.nowak@usahockey.org

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Host

Zack Nowak - Host of the USA Hockey Podcast, focused on conversations about ice hockey, youth sports, coaching, and athlete development.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized hockey professionals, former elite or professional athletes, coaches, executives, and credentialed sports-performance or mental-health specialists with direct experience supporting athletes and youth sports communities.
Required Achievements:  
Professional, NHL, or elite hockey careers, Leadership roles in hockey organizations or women's professional hockey, University-based sports expertise, Work with Olympic or Paralympic athletes, Established coaching or athlete-development experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Madison Packer - Leadership, Team Culture, The Evolution Of Women's Professional Hockey, Coaching, Empathy, And Supporting Athletes On And Off The Ice.

Anya Packer - Women's Hockey, Executive Leadership, Accessibility, Inclusion, Girls' Hockey Development, And Retaining Young Athletes In The Sport.

Rick DiPietro - Goaltender Development, Athleticism, Puck Handling, Practice Design, Youth Coaching, And The Evolution Of The Position.

Kristen Dieffenbach - Mental Health, Psychologically Healthy Hockey Cultures, Coach Leadership, Communication, Athlete Development, And Competitive Toughness.

Erica Force - Athlete Mental Health, Mental Performance, Pressure, Self-awareness, Sleep, Recovery, And Supportive Sports Cultures.

Recent Topics

Ice Hockey, Youth Sports, Coaching, Athlete Development, Mental Health

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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#62 Madison Packer: Leadership On and Off the Ice

August 25, 2026

On this episode of the USA Hockey Podcast, we’re joined by former professional hockey player and longtime captain Madison Packer. Madison reflects on growing up playing hockey in Detroit, her path to the University of Wisconsin and professional hockey, and the coaches and experiences that shaped her along the way.She also discusses the evolution of the women’s professional game, leadership and team culture, and her transition from player to coach. Madison shares lessons from her own coaching ...

#61 Anya Packer: Growing the Women’s Game

August 18, 2026

On this episode of the USA Hockey Podcast, host Zack Nowak is joined by former professional player, executive and coach Anya Packer to discuss her journey through hockey and the continued growth of the women’s game.Packer shares how playing multiple sports, finding coaches who fueled her love of hockey and embracing the work required to improve helped take her from Massachusetts youth hockey to Boston University and eventually the inaugural season of the NWHL. She also reflects on her transit...

#60 Rick DiPietro: Developing the Complete Goaltender

August 13, 2026

Former NHL goaltender Rick DiPietro joins host Zack Nowak on the USA Hockey Podcast to reflect on his journey from youth hockey to the NHL and share what he has learned about developing goaltenders and young athletes.DiPietro discusses the value of playing multiple sports, the importance of athleticism and puck handling for goaltenders, and how coaches can create better practice environments that develop goalies alongside the rest of the team. He also shares his perspective on how the goalten...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation?

The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation is hosted by Zack Nowak. Its publicly listed email is zachary.nowak@usahockey.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation?

The publicly listed email for The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation: zachary.nowak@usahockey.org.

How many listeners does The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation have?

Podseeker estimates The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation?

The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Recognized hockey professionals, former elite or professional athletes, coaches, executives, and credentialed sports-performance or mental-health specialists with direct experience supporting athletes and youth sports communities. Common among recent guests: Professional, NHL, or elite hockey careers; Leadership roles in hockey organizations or women's professional hockey; University-based sports expertise. Recent guests include Madison Packer, Anya Packer, and Rick DiPietro.

How hard is it to get booked on The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation cover?

Recent episodes cover Ice Hockey, Youth Sports, Coaching, Athlete Development, and Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

zachary.nowak@usahockey.org

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