USA Hockey - ADM - HPCs

O-townClown · Post by **O-townClown** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:47 pm

Did anyone see this? I knew the HPCs were rumored to be not happening, but I hadn't seen anything on the USA Hockey website. This is dated 2/26, but I didn't see it a few days ago. (Instead finding the HPC application.)

HPCs to be launched in 2010-11
February 26, 2009

USA Hockey recently unveiled a new initiative tabbed the American Development Model (ADM). It provides, for the first time ever, a blueprint for the 2,500-plus associations across the country to follow for optimal athlete development – a blueprint based on sport science and consensus child development research. At the core of the ADM are long-term athlete development (LTAD) principles.

The LTAD principles form a foundation for developing athletes and training hockey players from the age of six to 18. The ADM puts a strong emphasis age-appropriate training.

Endorsed by the National Hockey League, the ADM ultimately will affect retention rates of current players and also help attract additional players to the sport of hockey.

“We’ve spent a lot of time researching and developing the material in support of the American Development Model,” said Dave Ogrean, executive director of USA Hockey. “Many people have contributed in the process and we’re thankful for the terrific cooperation we’ve received. The ADM will continue to be modified over time, but the initial blueprint is an outstanding starting point and provides a solid foundation.”

The ADM will include a high performance club component, which will be launched with the start of the 2010-11 season. Additional information, including application procedure for those interested in the program and associated deadlines, will be available by the late spring of 2009.

“We’ve formulated the American Development Model based on LTAD principles that have been successfully implemented by more than 100 sports and federations around the world,” said Ron DeGregorio, president of USA Hockey. “It will take time to educate our entire membership on the benefits of implementing the ADM, which is entirely voluntary. We fully understand there are varying landscapes for youth hockey across the country, but believe that once our stakeholders understand the ADM, they will embrace its principles.”

spin-o-rama · Post by **spin-o-rama** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:17 pm

Rushing the HPCs for a 09-10 start was a big mistake. Wonder what changes they will make to how it was originally proposed and if it will be supported. Usah trying take a greater control over it's members might produce more mavericks. Bernie might have some other teams he can play in the winter.

muckandgrind · Post by **muckandgrind** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:51 am

I thought this was tabled due to all the protests from various states like Michigan and Minnesota?

If they do move forward with this, I wonder if MH has the cajones to opt out and end their affiliation with USA Hockey?

wannagototherink · Post by **wannagototherink** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:46 pm

muckandgrind wrote:I thought this was tabled due to all the protests from various states like Michigan and Minnesota?

If they do move forward with this, I wonder if MH has the cajones to opt out and end their affiliation with USA Hockey?

I sure hope MH opts out of this program, IMO it is a travisty to expect Minnesota to change its approach because this approach might, (yes "MIGHT") work in places like California and Alabama. This program is joke IMO.

Here is the facts, USA Hockey has to look at the whole country and how they can boost and maintain membership around the country. Unfortunately, this model destroys the fabric that makes MH so great. Are there things that can be improved with the Minnesota system? Absolutely, but to blow it up and create a whole new system is a problem.