I think the biggest at problem in youth hockey is the lack of coaching education and informed eyes on the coaches to make sure they are doing the right things. In areas with high registration numbers there are just too many teams that need coaches and not enough qualified people.

The certification process in both Canada and the US isn’t even close to being helpful enough. It’s too long and confusing with bogged down information that is of no use. I don’t have all the answers but what is out there now isn’t good enough. A hidden (or not) money grab.