"We should
always strive
to do the right
thing for kids,
and the American
Development
Model does just
that. Hockey has
evolved. Coaches
and parents have
certainly tried
to do the right
thing in regard
to development,
but we haven't
had a national
blueprint for
associations to
use—something
based on solid
research—until
now. This is
a major step
forward, and USA
Hockey is to be
commended for
its leadership."
"USA Hockey continues
to do wonderful things
in every aspect of the
sport. And for kids,
providing the best
development programs
and safest possible
environment are at the
forefront of every
decision made."
– RON WILSON,
2016 U.S. National
Junior Team head
coach, winningest
American coach in
NHL history
– KATEY STONE, 2014 United States Olympic
Women's Hockey head coach, winningest coach
in NCAA Division I women's ice hockey history
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