Love What You Play

With over 25 years of experience in player development and a long history as a coach with USA Hockey, Ken Martel was named technical director of USA Hockey’s American Development Model in May 2009. He is charged with helping provide a framework for associations nationwide to follow for optimal athlete development. Table of Contents 0:00 - Intro 1:34 - Growing up 2:26 - Issues parents are facing in youth sports 7:40 - Hockey parents and scouting 10:45 - Great characteristics of coaches 14:11 - Importance of continued education for coaches 20:31 - Ken’s USA Hockey work 24:15 - Rolling out the ADM Model 27:28 - Experiencing and reversing 60% attrition 33:47 - Differences between USA Hockey and Hockey Canada 38:14 - Multisport opinions and strategies 45:58 - Personal sport specialization history 48:34 - World Juniors and World Championships 52:16 - Success of Finland’s hockey organizations 55:50 - Maintaining sport culture 58:09 - Official attrition in America 1:00:42 - Ken’s pr