On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on VP of Development for the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Joe Birch. This was an awesome, really informative conversation on a wide range of topics, including:
12:36 - Importance of SLOWING DOWN the youth hockey process
14:30 - Parents, coaches, or entrepreneurs...who's driving youth hockey crazy?
20:50 - How do parents get educated about the process?
26:45 - The foundation of teaching in hockey
30:40 - Birchy's roles and responsibilities with the OHL
35:55 - OHL education packages
49:55 - Advice for parents and players in their minor midget draft years for the OHL and USHL
57:00 - Advice for parents and players for what to do after their draft years
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)