USA HOCKEY, INC. 2016 ANNUAL CONGRESS YOUTH COUNCIL We have had a lot of very productive hockey activities during the 2015 -2016 season. The Youth Council has also held regular monthly conference calls. Below is an update on the happenings in Youth hockey: NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS In the Fall of 2015, the Youth Council appointed Mike Mulhall the National Championships Chair Person; the 2016 locations are below. A report will be given during congress on updates and changes for the 2017 National Championships and reports from the 2016 National Championships 2016 SITES, LOCATIONS & CHAMPIONS March 17 – March 21 2016 High School High School (Pure) (Combined) Reston, VA Reston, VA Wayzata High School (Minn.) J.W. Mitchell High School (Fla.) Youth Tier I (14U) Youth Tier I (16U, ) Youth Tier I (18U) Youth Tier II (14U 1A) Youth Tier II (14U 2A) Youth Tier II (14U 2A) Youth Tier II (16U 1A) Youth Tier II (16U 2A) Youth Tier II (16U 3A) Youth Tier II (18U 2A) Youth Tier II (18U 3A) Girls Tier I (14U) Girls Tier I (16U) Girls Tier I (19U) Girls Tier II (14U) Girls Tier II (16U) Girls Tier II (19U) Anchorage, AK San Jose, CA San Jose, CA Charlotte, NC Charlotte, NC Charlotte, NC Wayne, NJ Wayne, NJ Wayne, NJ Amherst, NY Amherst, NY Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Vermont, CT Vermont, CT Vermont, CT Shattuck-St. Mary's (Minn.) Shattuck-St. Mary's (Minn.) Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (Pa.) Team Wyoming (Wyo.) Seattle Sno-King (Wash.) USA Eagles (Mich.) Team Wyoming (Wyo.) Maine Moose (Maine) Oakland Junior Grizzlies (Mich. Delaware Ducks (Del.) Southern CT Stars (Conn.) East Coast Wizards (Mass.) Shattuck-St. Mary's (Minn.) Shattuck-St. Mary's (Minn.) East Coast Wizards (Mass.) East Coast Wizards (Mass.) Vermont Shamrocks (Vt.) Adult Women’s (A) Adult Women’s (B) Adult Women’s (C) Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Minnesota McGovern's Pub Detroit HoneyBaked (Mich.) Team Cleveland (Ohio) Fraser, MI CO Avalanche National March 31 – April 4, 2016 March 31 – April 3, 2016 April 7 – 10, 2016 Sled 2017 National Championship March 30-April 3, 2017 1 High School Cleveland, OH Youth Tier I (14U & 15 only) Youth Tier I (16U, 18U) Youth Tier II (14U) Youth Tier II (16U) Youth Tier II (18U) Girls Tier I Girls Tier II Scottsdale, AZ Pittsburgh, PA Coral Springs, FL Frisco, TX Lansing, MI Farmington, MI Troy, MI Sled San Jose, CA Women's A, B, C Farmington, MI April 6-10, 2017 April 6-9, 2017 April 6-9, 2017 • • • 2017, Tier I National Championships, removal of the quarterfinals 2017 Tier I 18U National Championships increasing the period lengths to 20 minute 2017 Tier I 15 Only National Championships – starting a pilot in 2016. BOYS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CAMPS Boy’s Select 17 (1999) Player Development Camp Northtown Center at Amherst, Amherst, NY June 24th – June 30th 2016 10 teams (each team: 2 Goalkeepers – 6 Defensemen – 10 Forwards) Boy’s Select 16 (2000) Player Development Camp Northtown Center at Amherst, Amherst NY July 8th – July 14th 2016 10 teams (each team: 2 Goalkeepers – 6 Defensemen – 10 Forwards) Boy’s Select 15 (2001) Player Development Camp Northtown Center at Amherst, Amherst NY July 16th – July 20th, 2016 12 teams (each team: 2 Goalkeepers – 6 Defensemen – 10 Forwards) Sled Player Development Camp Northtown Center at Amherst, Amherst, NY July 10th - July 15th 2016 (# of teams TBD) 2016 Girls’ Player Development Camps Girls’ U18 Select Camp (1999, 2000, 2001 birth years are eligible) July 23 Staff Arrives July 24 Players Arrive July 20 All staff and players depart 2 Girls’ U18 Camp (1999 & 2000 birth years) St. Cloud State University July 7 Head Staff Arrives July 8 Staff Arrives July 9 Players Arrive July 15 All staff and players depart Total Players: 180 (10 teams of 10F, 6D, 2G) Girls’ 15 Camp (2001 birth year) St. Cloud State University July 17 Staff Arrives July 18 Players Arrive July 24 All staff and players depart Total Players: 216 (12 teams of 10F, 6D, 2G) SELECT UNDER 17 FIVE NATIONS TOURNAMENT August 9 – 13 Frisco, TX SELECT UNDER 18 IVAN HLINKA TOURNAMENT August 8- 13, Breclav, Czech Republic YOUTH COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE PROPSALS The “Flex Hockey” criteria has been discussed and legislative proposal has been submitted. This category is intended to serve the casual player looking for less structure, in an effort to keep kids involved in hockey without the significant time or financial commitment of more structured programs. Flex hockey can provide the opportunity for multiple age groups and varying levels to play together in a safe and fun environment. The Tier I legislative proposals attempt to better define the structure & expectations of teams & programs participating at the Tier 1 level. A national definition with consistent parameters applying to programs from coast-to-coast has been requested by the majority of Tier 1 program leaders. We’re sure there will be a lot of discussion about these proposals. AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT MODEL – ACTIVITY & UPDATE Model Club Associations: Admirals Hockey Club (IL) Arvada Hockey Association (CO) Colorado Rampage Hockey Club (CO) Colorado Select Girls Hockey Association(CO) Colorado Springs Amateur Hockey Association (CO) Grand Traverse Hockey Association (MI) Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association (MI) Kettler Capitals (VA) Kirkland Sno-King Hockey Association (WA) Kirkwood Youth Hockey Association (MO) 3 Montgomery Youth Hockey Association (MD) Nassau County Hockey (NY) New Jersey Bandits (NJ) San Jose Junior Sharks (CA) Schenectady Youth Hockey Association (NY) Strongsville Youth Hockey Club (OH) Walpole Express (MA) Wildcats Youth Hockey Club (CA) Yale Youth Hockey Association (CT) NTDP Tryouts: March 18 – 22, Plymouth, MI: ADM staff assisted Ryan Hardy, NTDP coaches & evaluators…the ADM staff had the opportunity to run three on-ice, age specific, demonstration practices with the top forty-four, 15 year-old players in the country that were trying out for the NTDP. ADM staff also assisted with bench coaching during scrimmages and provided Ryan & his evaluators with player evaluations. This was an outstanding opportunity provided by Ryan & the NTDP to connect the ADM program with our highest level of player development. ADM Meeting with Tier I & High Performance Programs April 17 – 20: ADM staff hosted meetings with approximately 25 representatives from Tier 1 programs, Prep schools, MN high school, NAHL, USHL, College Hockey Inc, etc in conjunction with the IIHF World U18 Championships. This was the second year that we’ve run such a program to enhance communication with the programs that include most of our best players between 14 – 20 years old. The specific intent of this year’s program was to inform these programs about USAH’s age specific player development, off-ice & on-ice programming recommendations – and ask these representatives to deliver the information back to all members of their organizations. We also took the opportunity to seek feedback on our national championships, national select festivals & current legislative proposals. NARCE Hockey Director Certification Program May 15-19: 63 hockey directors, club leaders & Affiliate/ District reps attended this 4 day program in Columbus, OH as part of the STAR NARCE program. This group directly influences over 72,000 youth players. Our ADM staff led daily age specific classroom presentations, off-ice & on-ice practice demonstrations. This is a great opportunity to share USAH programming recommendations & connect with leaders that directly influence grass-roots hockey programming. One of the very best, most effective programs USAH offers. ADM Goaltending Manager – Phil Osaer Try Goalie Days are free ice sessions where players borrowed equipment that was lent by Total Hockey. The first time goalies were then broken up into stations and had the chance to play goalie and learn the basics of making saves and enjoy the position of goaltender. Coaching Coaches Clinics are designed to teach the non-goalie coach the basics of the position and how to help develop their goaltenders. The clinics were structured with a classroom session where the coaches were taught 6 drills and the fundamentals to look for within those drills. Then the coaches went on the ice with and ran the goalies through 6 station based drills. Phil Osaer and the club’s goalie coach would coach the coaches as the drills were going on. After the on-ice session, goalies, parents and coaches would get together 4 In an effort to learn as much as possible about goaltending development, I researched various methods being used around the country. Jan 8 Try Goalie Day Newington, Connecticut 36 Goalies Jan 9 Try Goalie Day Avon Old Farms School 16 Goalies Jan 9 Try Goalie Day Darien, Connecticut 21 Goalies Jan 10 Coaching Coaches Newport City, Connecticut 36 Goalies 18 Coaches Jan 24 Mite Clinic Plymouth, Michigan 40 Players Jan 26 Coaching Coaches Columbus, Ohio 36 Goalies 14 Coaches Jan 27 Coaching Coaches Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 4 Goalies 16 Coaches Feb 9-10 Nations Games Plymouth, Michigan 2 Games Feb 22 Hip Injury Research Edina, Minnesota Attended surgery. Feb 23 College Hockey Inc. St. Paul, Minnesota College hockey coaching research. Feb 23 Vision Training Minneapolis, MN Envision Sports Training research. Mar 2 Coaching Coaches Dallas, Texas 30 Goalies, 11 Coaches Mar 3 Coaching Coaches Houston, Texas 36 Goalies, 18 Coaches Mar 8 Coaching Coaches Los Angeles, California 18 Goalies, 12 Coaches Mar 17-20 NTDP Tryout Plymouth, Michigan 40 players, 5 Goalies U18 Worlds Apr 16-20 Grand Forks, North Dakota Level 4 CEP May 7-8 MAHA 16 and 17’s Taylor, Michigan Evaluating May 12-15 Strelow Camp Plymouth, Michigan Coaching May 13-15 GDC Plymouth, Michigan Training and Collaboration ADM Manager of Female Hockey - Michele Amidon Jan 29 & 30 10u, 12u & 14u Nova Ice Dogs, VA pre practice dryland warm-up presentation, 75 minute on ice practice/clinic, 1 hour post practice Dryland, 1 hour coaches discussion Jan 31 Washington Pride 10U, 12U, 14U pre practice dryland warm-up presentation, 75 minute on ice practice/clinic, 1 hour post practice Dryland, 1 hour coaches discussion Feb 2 Kettler off ice presentations and 4 on ice practices with Scott Paluch and model club. Feb 1 Meeting with US LAX Women’s communications development manager Caitlin Kelly Feb 25, 26, & 27 NHL & Avalanche support for Stadium Series- 3 meetings and events March 18-21 NCAA Frozen Four CEP female Specific HP clinic- 70 coaches & on ice component 5 March 25-27 March 13-15 March 15-17 Feb 16 & 22 June 4 June 11-16 Southeast District tryout- designed practice plans, lead coach on ice and ran Parent/player presentation as well as a coach presentation on and off ice Model Club meetings with Traverse City Michigan District Tryout- helped design tryout practice plans, lead on ice and interacting with local coaches 2 days in March and April CSGHA model club end of year review and meetings with Club Presidents to help change of leadership Lady RoughRiders and Boulder Hockey club meetings and helping members and board with USAH resources as they transfer into a new building and program model Model Club meeting with new Hockey Director Bryan Smith RMD/NP/PAC regional camp in COS- lead on ice coach, designing all practice plans, and presenting to coaches about HP ADM and leading a panel presentation for players. ADM Regional Manager, Rocky Mountain District, Washington, Oregon - Joe Bonnett Jan. 18 Coaching Clinic, Phoenix Arizona Jan. 19 Coaching Presentation and On Ice activity Hyland Hills, Denver Jan. 23 3v3 Tournament, Dallas Texas Feb. 3 Tri Cities Jr. Chief Club Visit, Pasco, Washington Feb. 4 Model Club Visit Seattle Sno-Kings, Seattle Washington Feb. 5 Tacoma Rockets Club visit, Tacoma, Washington Feb. 16 CO Rough Riders Visit, Boulder, CO Feb. 18 Meeting with Boulder Bison Youth Hockey, Boulder, CO Mar Model Club CSAHA Board Meeting Apr 16 Grand Forks Level Four Presenter Apr 23 Houston Wild Coaching and On Ice Practice, Houston TX Apr 26 Boulder YMCA, Boulder CO May 4 RMD District Camp, Salt Lake City Utah May 9 Tri-Cities visit. Presented to Board, Coaches and families ADM Regional Manager - Minnesota, Wisconsin, Dakotas, Nebraska, & Iowa – Guy Gosselin Jan: 22-25 Feb: 3-7 Feb: 18-22 March: 2-6 March: 10-14 April: 3-23 Wayzata MN, Minnesota Board, ADM/MDM Skills, Minnesota Steering Committee. Eagle River WI-Duluth MN. ERYHA, Hockey Day in Minnesota, DAHA Saint Paul MN, Hockey Day Across America St. Paul MN-NHL Outdoor Game, East view HS, Mpls. Dyno-mites, Special Hockey MN, Woodbury youth hockey, National CIC, Saint Paul MN, MN State HS Tournament, Let’s Play Hockey Show, MN HS Board of Directors, Dave Marganeu MN President, ADM-Skills Team MN Milwaukee WI, Nagawaki Ice Association, Petit National Ice Center, Hartland WI, Mullet Ice Center, U-School Milwaukee, Ozaukee Ice Center Thief River Falls 18U Pre-tourney training, Duluth MN, Hockey Meeting’s, DAHA, UMD Coaches, Executive Director, Grand Rapids MN area Coaches, Grand Forks ND, ND CEP Clinic, Player Development, President ND 6 May: 5-8 May: 11 Hockey, ND, CIC ND, ADM Symposium, MN HP 14’s Duluth, MN Hockey Player Development, Plymouth MN, MN Final 54. Chicago IL, Central Dist. Try-outs Mequon WI, Body Contact Clinic ADM Regional Manager for New England & Massachusetts - Roger Grillo Jan 20 Walpole Express, MA- Model club meeting with coaches and administrators Jan 21 Newport, RI- 8U on ice practice and off ice parents meeting Jan 25 Chelmsford, MA- On ice Practice and off ice parents meeting for 8U Jan 27- 28 Practices with Chinese teams in MA – on and off ice practices for two days with a traveling Chinese teams of 12U boys and 14U girls at Boston University with the Boston Bruins staff. Feb. 2 Lyndon, VT- on ice practices with both 12U and 14 U teams and off ice meetings with parents. Feb 3 Canton, MA-Mini rink practice with 12U team and coaches meeting after for area coaches on the value of using a studio rink. Feb 4 RI ADM coordinators meeting- meeting to discuss the adoption of ADM principles for all ages in RI. Feb 7 Walpole Express- Model club meeting with the coaching director Feb 8 New Canaan, CT- Presentation to coaches and parents of the New Canaan winter club Feb 9 Maynard/ Sudbury, Ma- On ice session with 10U players and parents meeting Feb. 11 Hartford Wolfpack- Meeting with the owner of the organization to discuss model club guidelines Feb.15 Edgewood, RI- meeting with members of the board of directors Feb 25 checking clinic/ Woburn, MA- on ice checking clinic for 12 and 14 U players Feb 27 Southern RI- on ice session with 10 U players and parents meeting Mar 2 rusaders youth hockey- On ice checking clinic to 12U and 14U players Mar 8 Checking clinic/ Cavaliers youth hockey, MA Mar 13 Walpole Express- Coaches meeting with Model club Apr 7 Mass hockey player development committee meeting- Meeting to discuss the player development process and events with MA Hockey board members Apr 12 Pawtucket, RI- Meeting with members of Pawtucket youth hockey Apr13 Andover, MA – Meeting with members of the Andover youth hockey board Apr 27 – May 1 American College Hockey Meeting, FLA- ADM presentation to the entire college coaching community and May 8 - 9 Atlantic District Meetings- represented Rich Hansen in ADM committee meetings and sat on panel discussions on player development for the Atlantic district May 10 Williamstown, MA- parent meeting with all youth sports parents in Williamstown MA at Williams College. Presented the ADM and LTAD principles about 100 parents in attendance. 7 ADM Regional Manager New York & Atlantic District – Rich Hansen Jan 22-Jan 27 Mite clinic with Rye Rangers (30 Kids), and Parent presentation/ Met with PAL regarding model club application and review. Met With NJ Bandits and ran on ice clinic (40 kids) and Parents presentation. Feb. 13 Ran Clinic with Princeton Youth Hockey (40 kids) at Hobey Baker Arena Mar 10-19 New York State Meetings. Body checking clinic with Buffalo Bison (25 kids), on-ice with Bethlehem Youth Hockey Pee wees and Bantam. Schenectady youth Hockey, Westchester Express squirt Tryouts. Rochester Americans Mite Clinic (50 kids) Apr. 9 May 13-14 Atlantic District Camp evaluator ADM Regional Manager; Michigan, Illinois, Missouri District – Bob Mancini 1/22-1/23 MAHA Winter Meetings: BOD & Committee Meetings 1/23 USA Arena: MAHA 8U Development program: Facilitate practice with players & coaches from multiple associations 1/26 Macomb: On-Ice Practice, coaches & player meeting 1/30 USA Arena: MAHA 8U Development program: Facilitate practice with players & coaches from multiple associations 1/31 USA Arena: MAHA 8U Development program: Facilitate practice with players & coaches from multiple associations 2/3 KOHA: Meeting with 8U Director 2/4 AHAI: Meeting with ADM Liaison 2/4 ADMirals: Practice Observation/Evaluation 2/6 USA Arena: MAHA 8U Development program: Facilitate practice with players & coaches from multiple associations 2/7 USA Arena: MAHA 8U Development program: Facilitate practice with players & coaches from multiple associations 2/9 USA Arena: U17 Five Nations Tournament 2/11 USA Arena: U17 Five Nations meeting with Finnish manager 2/16 Saginaw Jr. Spirit: Off-Ice Observation & Demonstration 2/18 Compuware Youth Hockey: Administrator Meeting 2/20 Sabre Girls: Try Hockey for Free 2/21 USA Arena: MAHA 8U Development program: Facilitate practice with players & coaches from multiple associations 2/27 Southfield: Observe Little Caesar’s 13U game & 15U Practice & Coaches Meeting 2/28 Victory Honda: Observe 02 Practice & Coaches Meeting 3/4 & 3/5 Troy: MAHA Mite Half-Ice State Championship 3/4 & 3/5 Brownstown: MAHA 14U Tier II Bantam State 3/5 & 3/6 Burton: MAHA Squirt B State 3/8-3/10 LA Jr. Kings: On-Ice Practices & Coaches Meetings 3/11 Joe Louis Arena: Petoskey Youth Hockey: On-Ice Practice 3/12 Brownstown: MAHA 12U Tier I Pee Wee State 3/12 JLA: Petoskey Youth Hockey & Detroit Red Wing Game & Facilities Tour 3/14 Brownstown Arena: Meeting with new ownership group & general manager re: ADM Programming 3/14 Taylor: MAHA 13U Tier I Bantam State 8 3/15 3/16 3/24 4/6 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/11 4/24 4/25 4/26 4/27 4/29 4/30-5/1 5/1 5/2 5/6 5/6 & 5/7 5/10 5/12 5/13-5/15 Strongsville: Association Annual Meeting/Planning Downriver Youth Hockey Association: Meeting with Hockey Director Midland Youth Hockey: Off-Ice Demonstration Saginaw Jr. Spirit: Observe Practice & Coaches meeting re: 2016-17 Planning Royal Oak: Checking Clinic Hazel Park: HoneyBaked 01 Coaches Planning Meeting DownRiver Youth Association Hockey Director Bay City Wolves: Facilitate On-Ice Practice & Coaches Meeting Farmington Hills: LTAD Tier One Parent Meeting – 02’s Bay City Wolves: Hazel Park: LTAD Tier One Parent Meeting – 01’s Chelsea Youth Hockey: Meeting with new 8U Co-Directors Suburban Arena: 4v4 Game Days demonstrating development options players, parents, coaches & associations. Pittsburgh: CEP Level IV Clinic Suburban Arena: 4v4 Game Days demonstrating development options players, parents, coaches & associations. Suburban Arena: 4v4 Game Days demonstrating development options players, parents, coaches & associations. Suburban Arena: 4v4 Game Days demonstrating development options players, parents, coaches & associations. Michigan Select 16/17 Festival KOHA: Tryout Day Observation & Team Planning Newberry Youth Hockey Association: Coaches Meeting Marquette: CEP Level IV Clinic for for for for ADM Technical Director – California – Ken Martel Jan 22-24 CAHA Select Camp – Attended the California player selection camp to provide feedback on camp operation. The players selected, were advanced to the Pacific District Camp. Feb 27-28 Little Kings Program – Presented to the local ice arena staffs on the ADM and the implementation of the 4 week try hockey program sponsored by the LA Kings. Mar 8-10 LA Jr Kings Club Visit – This was a 3 day visit to work with the club coach with the LA Jr. Kings. The focus was on coach development and goaltending development at all levels of the association. Mar 17-22 NTDP Evaluation Camp – Assisted in the operations for the NTDP Selection Camp Mar 19 MAHA Level 4 Clinic – Presented on ADM and player development Mar 8 Colorado Youth Sports Summit – Sat on a panel from summit. Apr 11 T1EHL Meetings – Attended the league meetings and presented on ADM programing Apr 15 CEP HP Clinic – Presented to at the Northern Plaines Clinic on Player Development Apr 29- May1 Mid Am Level 4 Clinic – Competed 2 presentations and sat on a panel discussion at the MidAM level 4 clinic in Pittsburgh. May 5-8 Pacific District Player Development Camp – Attended the Pacific District 9 May 16-18 Camp to provide feedback on camp operations and did a presentation to the 200 players in attendance. Project Play Summit - Sat on a panel at the Project Play Summit in Washington DC representing USA Hockey and ADM. ADM Regional Manager Mid Am – Southeastern District - Scott Paluch Jan. 26 Columbus, OH Columbus AAA Blue Jackets Assisted Phil Osear with ADM Goaltending Clinic for 4 youth associations in Columbus Jan 27 Pittsburgh Pens Elite Assisted Phil Osear with ADM Goaltending Clinic for Pens Elite. Also delivered a Development/Futures Presentation to 16U and 18U team Feb 2-4 Washington Lil Caps Delivered presentations and performed on-ice programming for players, coaches and parents as part of Model Club’s Tier 1/USAH Event Feb 9-22 Youth Olym pic Gam es Mar 5 Mar 6 Mar 8 & 15 Mar 28 Apr 7-10 Apr 29-May 1 May 6-8 May 19 Coached USA Youth Olym pic team at the 2016 YOG in Lilleham m er Norw ay. Team w on a Gold M edal Chesapeake Bay Hockey League Assisted with the League’s Year End Mite Jamboree. Kettler Ice Center Assisted with the Kettler’s Mite Weekend Jamboree activities Strongsville, OH Met with SYHA Board and delivered a presentation to Board and Parents addressing local hockey issues pertaining to the future of SYHA Grandville, MI Delivered a presentation Grandville HS coaches, players and parents as part of youth sports enhancement project Tampa, FL Assisted/Presented for NCAA Frozen 4 USAH CEP High Performance/Level 4 Coaching Clinic Sylvania, OH Evaluation process for Mid-AM District 14 & 15 Selection Process Sylvania, OH Evaluation process for Mid-AM District 16 & 17 Selection Process Bowling Green, OH Meeting with BGYHA Board/Coaches regarding 2016-17 programming Director, Youth Hockey & ADM Manager for Alaska - Kenny Rausch Jan 21-26 NY/NJ road show with Rich Hansen. Rye Rangers – Ran on ice practices for 8U/10U and ADM/LTAD presentation for parents and coaches PAL Long Island – visited the facility and hockey director to assess model club 10 Feb 2-4 Mar 17-20 Apr 7-11 Apr 15-19 May 5-8 May 11-13 Viability NJ Bandits Wayne NJ – 10U/12U on ice practices and ADM/LTAD presentation for parents and coaches Attended the Atlantic District ADM committee Meeting and Atlantic district meeting Site visit to Frisco TX for the upcoming 5 Nations tournament Attended the Texas Affiliate Camp and evaluated two birth years Attended the Alaska player development meeting and player development camp. Did presentation for players and parents on High Performance Training/LTAD/USA hockey pride and coached a team. Presented on teaching habits and concepts in age appropriate practices at the High Performance Coaching Clinic at U18 World Championships. Attended meetings at U18s with influential Tier I operators. Presented on late bloomers. Attended northern Plains District Camp. Evaluated and presented to players and parents on High Performance Training/LTAD/USA Hockey pride Attended a Coaching Meeting and presented teaching habits and concepts in age appropriate practice for Hockey Club Fairbanks. Presented LTAD/ADM at a community meeting in Fairbanks, AK for Hockey Club Fairbanks Respectfully submitted, Dave Klasnick & Kevin McLaughlin 11