ST. PAUL, Minn. - In a new collaboration between The Coaches Site, the Minnesota Wild and Skate it Forward, TCS Live is headed to the State of Hockey for a two-day coaching masterclass to kick off the 2025-26 hockey season. Minnesota State men's hockey head coach Luke Strand has been selected as an on-ice presenter at the prestigious two-day conference, which takes place Sept. 27-28 in St. Paul. Associate Head Coach Troy G. Ward is also a presenter (off-ice) at the event.

Coined as the "Ted Talks of Hockey", The Coaches Site Live is an immersive experience, featuring presentations from hockey's top leaders. At its core, the conference is about showcasing the best ideas on the ice and stage, as it hosts an unrivaled network of coaches and experts in athletic performance. Event venues in St. Paul include Roy Wilkens Auditorium (main stage presentations), TRIA Rink (on-ice presentations) and Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub (social reception).

With the goal of celebrating the Minnesota Hockey Model, this event will exclusively feature presenters with roots in the State of Hockey. Attendees can expect an agenda focused on enhancing player development at the grassroots levels, as the top leaders from across the State share the experiences and insights that have shaped their career.

TCS Live will host 19 presentations from some of Minnesota's top sports leaders, including Andy Ness (Minnesota Wild), Ben Simon (Iowa Wild), Richard Bachman (Iowa Wild), Rico Blasi (St. Thomas), Luke Strand (Minnesota State), Troy G. Ward (Minnesota State), Katy Johnson (Katy Jo Power Skating), Danny Heath (Project Hockey), Dr. Justin Anderson (Premier Sport Psychology) and Jon Ammerman (Moorhead High School).

For more information and to secure your seat, visit The Coaches Site HERE.