Hockey development funnel getting younger is a concern increasingly voiced by parents watching recruitment, Junior movement and elite team decisions. The fear is understandable. If… Read More »PRESIDENT MARK – Is the Hockey Development Funnel Getting Younger?
NCAA five-year eligibility rule is the phrase many hockey families are using for the NCAA’s new age-based eligibility model. However, there is an important correction… Read More »PRESIDENT MARK – What Does the New NCAA Five-Year Eligibility Rule Mean for Hockey Players?
CHL and NCAA hockey changes have altered one of the most important development decisions North American hockey families traditionally faced. For decades, CHL hockey and… Read More »PRESIDENT MARK – How Have the CHL and NCAA Changes Altered the Hockey Development Pathway?
Teenagers choosing Junior hockey over AAA is one explanation hockey families frequently give for late U16 and U18 roster openings. It makes intuitive sense. Junior… Read More »PRESIDENT MARK – Are More Teenagers Choosing Junior Hockey Instead of U16 or U18 AAA?
Where U16 and U18 hockey players are going has become an increasingly important question when older AAA teams report openings late in the offseason. The… Read More »PRESIDENT MARK – Where Are the U16-U18 Hockey Players Going?
Too many AAA hockey teams may be part of the roster problem in some hockey markets. However, that statement needs an important qualification. We do… Read More »PRESIDENT MARK – Are There Too Many Teen AAA Hockey Teams Chasing Too Few Players?
U16 and U18 hockey teams folding can create chaos for families only weeks before a season begins.Players suddenly need another roster. Coaches begin recruiting. Neighbouring… Read More »PRESIDENT MARK – Why Are U16 and U18 Hockey Teams Folding?
AAA teams looking for players in August can catch families by surprise. Tryouts happened months ago, training camps are approaching, and the season may begin within… Read More »PRESIDENT MARK™ – Why Are U16 and U18 AAA Hockey Teams Still Looking for Players in August?
Late AAA hockey offer emails can feel flattering and suspicious at the same time. A coach contacts your family in August. They have watched video. like… Read More »PRESIDENT MARK – Is a Late AAA Hockey Offer a Red Flag?
Coaching a five-, six- or seven-year-old hockey player is very different from coaching an older competitive athlete. At this age, many players are still learning… Read More »PRESIDENT MARK – What Is the Best Coaching Style for U5 to U7 Hockey?
