On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Mitch Brown.  Mitch has a depth of knowledge that is elite. He was a writer with the Athletics and now writes for EP Rinkside, the premium arms of Elite Prospects. While never playing himself, Mitch has accumulated and elite understanding of the game through a thirstful curiosity. For those that want to gain a deep understanding of a scout's eye or just want to have a technical conversation around skills, this is a can't miss episode.A few areas on this episode we discuss:- Learning the game without having personally played- His writing approach and tactics- Transferable skills and translatable skills (Reference article for Mavrik Bourque)- What Mitch looks for in prospective players- How players can create advantages- Which skills plays should have at various ages to have the best change of successBook recommendations:- Range by David EpsteinHere is the link to the full book recommendation list from past guests over at our websiteFollow Mitch on Twitter @MitchLBrown  & his work on EP RinksideCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web:Website HockeysArsenal.comTwitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg + @Daniel_Dukart for Dan)Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our websiteInstagram @HockeysArsenalYouTube @HockeysArsenalFacebook @HockeysArsenalNewsletter https://hockeysarsenal.substack.comSuperDeker.comCode: HOCKEYIQGets you $25 off at check out!