USA HOCKEY National Team Development Program Presented by: John Hynes Head Coach Mission of USA Hockey’s NTDP
• Major Impact on College, Junior, NHL
• Impact the Development of Players
• Pride in the USA Jersey
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND National Team Development Program
Social Hockey
Academics
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND Under 17 Year
NAHL Schedule 50 league games plus playoffs (NAHL) Some D3 and Eastern Junior
International Competitions 4 Nations Tournament – Russia (Nov.) World U-17 Challenge – London, Ont. 4 Nations Tournament – Slovakia (Feb.)
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND Under 18 Year
College Schedule 30 college games Some D3 and NAHL
International Competitions 4 Nations Tournament – Europe (Nov.) 5 Nations Tournament – Europe (Feb.) U18 World Championship- Kazan, Russia
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND Player Development
4 National Development Coaches
Strength Coach Darryl Nelson ATC, MS Administers off-ice work out and implements strength and conditioning program. Power Skating Instructor Carrie Keil Works with both teams on and off the ice to develop and maintain proper technique.
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND Medical Resources
• USOC • Medical • 2 Full-time trainers -Jason Hodges ATC, M.Ed -Jacob Greer ATC • Full team of Medical Personnel • Team Dentist -Dr. Denis Fasbinder
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND Player Development
Goalie Coach Boxing Training Coach Kirk Culik Administers off-ice work outs: boxing agility skills. Sports Psychologist Dr. Larry Lauer Works with both teams on mental preparation, and learning patterns. Nutritionist Caroline Mandel R.D.
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND Success and the NTDP Since the creation of the NTDP
(10th Season / 2006-07)
124 Players drafted into the NHL 2006 Draft: 6 1st Rd., 4 2nd Rd., 16 total 2006-2007 NHL season = 35 players in the league.
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND Success and the NTDP IIHF U-20 Silver Medal 1997 Gold Medal 2004 1st Gold Medal in U.S. history at this event 16 out of 22 on roster are NTDP Alumni Bronze Medal 2007 15 out of 22 on roster are NTDP Alumni U-18 Gold Medal 2002 Silver Medal 2004 Gold Medal 2005 Gold Medal 2006 Silver Medal 2007
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND Evaluation Process
INT.
Skating Skills
Character
Competitiveness
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND Evaluation Process
• 7 NTDP scouts in the field. • National 15 Festival • Regular Season • Orientation Camp • National 16 Festival • Continued Evaluation For Future Teams • International Events • Select 17 Festival
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND Player Housing
NTDP Housing Committee Mary Jo LaPointe Julie Wientraub Mary Jean Raab
Players billet with local Ann Arbor families based on player profile.
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND Community Outreach
• Director of Community Outreach - Mary Jean Raab • Events -Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive -Habitat for Humanity -Soup Kitchen Detail
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND Ann Arbor, Michigan • Population 114,000 • Located 43 miles west of Detroit. • Forbes Magazine rated #3 as “Smartest cities in America” 2007 • Money Magazine rated #25 as “Best places to live in America” 2006 • Home to the The University of Michigan. • Extremely big sports area.
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND Academics
• Ann Arbor Public School System -Pioneer High School http://www.a2pioneer.org/pioneer.home
-Huron High School http://www.a2huron.org/huron.home
-Community High School FALL OF 2007
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND Academic Resources 2 Academic Mentors Lisa Vollmers (Pioneer High School) Kim Pietrack ( Huron High School)
Coordinate Enrollment and Course scheduling NCAA Clearinghouse registration
SAT / ACT testing
Make-up work in classes
Monitor academic progress reports
Coaches – Parents – Billets
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND THANK YOU – KIITOS !
2007 INTERNATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE JUNE 14 – 17, VIERUMÄKI, FINLAND