Life and Leadership Lessons in Coaching with Spiros Anastas, Head Coach Brampton Beast ECHL

Spiros Anastas has a coaching journey that has brought him through junior, college/university, and professional levels in the NCAA D3 & D1, BCHL, AHL, USports, ECHL, and International competition. Spiros has had a rapid rise in the coaching ranks and has tremendous experiences. He opens up and speaks honestly about the good and the bad and his authenticity comes through. Major themes that emerge from this conversation are the importance of character, networking and relationships in coaching and the lessons learned on along the journey. The main topics we cover include: -From player to coach: coaching your teammates at Lebanon Valley College -Opportunity of a lifetime at Western Michigan University: working with Jeff Blashill and Andy Murray -Taking a chance: leaving Lethbridge University for the ECHL and getting fired -Landing on your feet: back home with the Brampton Beast