Grit and Growth

Grit & Growth dives into the journey of becoming life champions. This podcast is for athletes, coaches, parents, and anyone pursuing excellence—both in sport and in life. Join us as we uncover the experiences and expertise of our guests including professional athletes, sports psychologists, coaches, and more. (Formerly known as the Win All Day Every Day podcast).

Grit and Growth is a sports podcast hosted by Prairie Hockey Academy, with 116 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Prairie Hockey Academy hosts Grit and Growth, a sports show with 116 episodes published.

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  Episode #115

  E.115 | Ben Coakwell – Excellence Without Ego | Part Two

  Aug 18, 202630 minS2

  In Part Two of our conversation with Canadian Olympic bobsledder Ben Coakwell, Justin and Shane dig deeper into what changed when Ben and his teammates stopped competing with each other and started finding ways to make each other better. Ben explores the sacrifice behind that shift and what can happen when individual ambition gives way to a shared purpose. He also reflects on walking away from elite sport after 12 years and figuring out where all that drive goes next. If you’ve ever been part of a team, this conversation might change how you think about your role in its success.

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  Episode #114

  E.114 | Ben Coakwell: The Adaptability of an Olympian — Part One

  Aug 11, 202636 minS2

  Ben Coakwell’s journey to three Olympic Games began in small-town Saskatchewan, where a background in multiple sports eventually led him to bobsleigh. In Part One, Ben reflects on his adaptability through each transition between sports and the demanding reality of becoming an Olympic athlete. He shares why bobsleigh required more sacrifice than any sport he had played before, including the unseen work between competitions. Ben also challenges a common assumption about championship teams and explains why assembling the most talented athletes does not always produce the best results. Check out this episode for an inside look at what it takes to pursue excellence on the Olympic stage.

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  Episode #113

  E.113 | Mel Davidson | Leadership, Legacy, and Olympic Gold

  Aug 4, 202640 minS2

  Few people have shaped Canadian women’s hockey like Mel Davidson. Across five Olympic Games, she helped guide Team Canada as a coach and general manager, building a legacy that earned her induction into both the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame and the IIHF Hall of Fame. Today, she continues that work as the first commissioner of the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL).In this episode, Mel talks with Justin and Shane about her journey from coaching her brother’s hockey team in Grade 8 in small-town Alberta to leading Canada on the world stage. She shares how humble beginnings, failure, and honest communication shaped her leadership—and her vision for expanding opportunities, especially for girls and women.

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  Episode #112

  E.112 | Jonathan Carone | Earn the Right to Coach Hard (Part Two)

  Jul 28, 202628 minS2

  In this second half of Shane and Justin’s conversation with Jonathan Carone, the discussion goes deeper. A simple question about what it means to “coach hard” opens the door to a much bigger conversation, one that challenges some of the assumptions we’ve long accepted about coaching, leadership, and what people really need in order to grow. Whether you’re coaching, parenting, or simply trying to lead people well, this conversation might leave you questioning some of the assumptions you’ve carried for years.

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  Episode #111

  E.111 | Jonathan Carone: Help Them Love the Game First — Part One

  Jul 21, 202631 minS2

  Every parent wants to help their child succeed. But along the way, it's easy to confuse supporting them with steering them. Jonathan Carone, founder of Healthy Sports Parents, joins Justin and Shane for a thoughtful conversation about what children really need from the adults on the sidelines. They explore why kids quit sports, how parents can respond without fear, and why helping a child love the game matters more than chasing the next team, camp, or opportunity. If the goal is to raise healthy, confident young people, this episode might change the way you think about youth sports.

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