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)
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Episode 27 - Sean Muncy
Episode 26 - Bob Mancini
Episode 25 - Our Moms
Episode 24 - Ed Olczyk, Sr & Ed Olczyk, Jr
Episode 23 - Mike Letizia
Episode 22 - Topher Scott
Episode 21 - Matthew Caldaroni
Episode 20 - Adam Nicholas x2
Episode 19 - Brandon Naurato x2
Episode 18 - Ryan Hardy
Episode 17 - Mike Snee
Episode 16 - Mike McKenzie
Episode 15 - Mike Commito
Episode 14 - Mailbag with Topher & Jeff
Episode 13 - Don Jupp
Episode 12 - Mike Boyle
Episode 11 - Mike Schafer
Episode 10 - George Gwozdecky
Episode 9 - Adam Nicholas
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