141 - Jim Haverstrom - Using constrained competition to support players in their Ice Hockey development

Jim Haverstrom is a Youth Hockey Director and Coach Developer for USA Hockey. With multiple decades of experience, he focuses on supporting young players and coaches in developing skills and techniques ready for the future gameShow notes 1:40 - The introduction to Jim and his Hockey background3:45 - The Ice Hockey pathway within the US7:30 - The coaching culture within Ice Hockey10:00 - The difference of coaching methodology from US to International14:00- The traditional practice within the US16:30 - Transition to more nuanced coaching methodology23:00 - Players getting exposure across multiple positions24:30 - The more fluid notion of modern day hockey26:45 - Preparing players for the physical contact within hockey33:00 - Coping with the discrepancy in physical abilities35:00 - The use of constrained competition to prepare players for contact and there next steps40:00 - The involvement of NHL teams is supporting grassroot hockey44:00 - The use of the transfer portal in player development44:30 - The future of hockey and how to prepare future players for it48:00 - How to support coaches in preparing players for the future game56:00 - How would Jim like to be described in 3 words Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.