USA Hockey's Jason Guerriero

In this episode of New England Hockey Journal's Rinkwise podcast, hosts Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly sit down with Jason Guerriero, recently appointed as USA Hockey Director of Player Development for Massachusetts and New England districts. Guerriero, a former player and college assistant coach, discusses his career, his new role, and the importance of development at all levels of the sport. The conversation delves into the intricacies of youth hockey, the scouting and recruiting process, and the challenges and evolving landscape of college hockey. The episode also features a lively discussion on topics like shootouts in hockey and the concept of a relegation system. Guerriero offers insights and perspectives on fostering young talent and the future of hockey development in the region.
 
00:36 Guest Introduction: Jason Guerriero
02:00 Jason's Career and New Role
04:28 Passion for Development and USA Hockey
07:29 Challenges and Opportunities in Youth Hockey
11:06 Improving Hockey Sense and Player Development
13:32 Regional Representation and Selection Process
18:21 Balancing Competition and Development
25:43 Teaching Hockey to Young Kids
27:05 Challenges in Recruiting
28:37 Evaluating Consistency in Players
31:00 The Role of Agents and Social Media
33:04 The Changing Landscape of College Hockey
43:02 Overtime: Fun and Insightful Questions
49:58 Conclusion and Farewell