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September 15, 2025 3 mins

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.

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For more Sharpening Your Edge episodes, go to https://cv3hockeydevelopment.com/podcast/


Takeaways:

  • This podcast, hosted by experienced hockey professionals, delves into the intricacies of the sport.
  • Listeners will gain insights from elite coaches and performance specialists in the hockey community.
  • The hosts emphasize the importance of mindset, leadership, and resilience in achieving success in hockey.
  • Candid conversations will explore training, nutrition, and recovery strategies essential for player development.
  • We aim to provide valuable information for players, coaches, parents, and fans alike, ensuring everyone thrives.
  • The podcast is designed to sharpen your understanding of the game and enhance your performance on and off the ice.

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Companies mentioned in this episode

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(00:04):
Welcome to Sharpening yougedge presented by CB3 Hockey Development
where we take a deep dive intothe world of hockey and we go way
beyond the ice.
I'm Chuck Bertolino and I'mthe founder and lead instructor of
CV3 hockey development andhockey has been in my DNA since my
skates were first laced up.
At 3 years old I played tier 1hockey through 18U.

(00:27):
I competed at the USA HockeyNational Development Camp.
At the age of 15 I captainedmy high school hockey team to a New
York State Championshipappearance and later served as a
General Manager inprofessional hockey.
Now I'm bringing the lifetimeof experience to the microphone and
this podcast.

(00:48):
I'm Eric Melanson, recentlyretired from the Marine Corps after
serving as an Intelligenceofficer, spending the majority of
my career in Specialoperations where I led and developed
team teams and leaders in highstakes environments.
I grew up in the rinks inaround Boston but I never left the
game.
These days I coach with thePhiladelphia Little Flyers and if
I have time I lace them upwith the USA Warriors.

(01:11):
Here I bring these two worlds together.
Discipline, resilience onbuilding teams and from my experiences
in the Marine Corps andcreativity and connection from the
ice to dig into performance,leadership and the culture that powers
great teams.
As co hosts with a passion forthe game during this podcast we'll
sit down and bring you candidconversations with elite coaches,

(01:34):
professional hockey and juniorfront office members.
Hockey minds, performancespecialists at every level where
in this podcast again we'lldig into what truly drives development.
From mindset and leadership totraining, nutrition and recovery.
Whether you're a player,coach, parent or fan, we're here

(01:56):
to unpack what it really takesto thrive in hockey and in life.
This is the place you come tosharpen your game.
This episode is proudlysponsored by High Stick Hockey your
Go to source for PremiumHockey Apparel.
Whether you're repping on theice or off, High Stick Hockey has
the gear that delivers style,comfort and durability.
From the locker room to thestreets, this is hockey lifestyle

(02:20):
done right.
And right now, podcastlisteners can score 20% off your
purchase at www.highstickhockey.co.
that's www.highstickhockey.
co. To get your 20% off, justuse the special code CV3SAVE20 at

(02:42):
checkout.
That's CV3SAVE20.
Trust us, you won't bedisappointed with the quality.
It's gear that's as tough andtrue as the game itself.
High Stick Hockey Born fromthe rink built for the game.
When the ice calls, you answer.
But to answer you need theright gear.

(03:02):
Play It Again Sports Newarkhas everything you need to take your
game to the next level.
From quality used gear at agreat price to get you started to
top of the line in newproducts for your semi pro tournament
season.
Play It Again Sports Newarkhas you covered.
Expert advice, customfittings, gear that works as hard
as you do, not to mention ondemand skate sharpening services.

(03:25):
Their team will make sure youhave what you need to dominate the
ice, plus save even more whenyou sell them your gear you no longer
need.
We all know hockey isexpensive, so buy more while paying
less.
At Play It Again SportsNewark, tell them you heard it from
us and get an extra 15% offwith code EDGE15.
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