Episode 75 - Joe Birch

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)